HTML cite tag
<cite> tag references to some creative work like the writer of an article or the name of an author of a book.
<cite>
<p> The theory of relativity was given by Albert Einstein</p>
<p> He was awarded nobel prize in 1921 for creative work in physics</p>
</cite>
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The theory of relativity was given by Albert Einstein
He was awarded nobel prize in 1921 for creative work in physics
Tag Uses
Specific uses of <cite> tagWhat is creative work?
The works that are performed initially. For instance, the author of a quote, the writer of a song or a movie, the author of a website or a page, a statement.
Book's Author:
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<cite>The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Safaq.</cite>
Try</> Quote's Author:
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<cite>It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves by William Shakespeare.</cite>
Try</> Novel's Writer:
<cite>To Kill a Mockingbird</cite> novel was written by <cite>Harper Lee</cite>.
Try</>Poem's Writer:
<cite>Still I Rise</cite>poem was written by <cite>Harper Lee</cite>.
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Tag omission
Both opening and closing tags are necessary for the cite element.
Global Attributes
All the global attribute support the cite element.
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