ins cite Property
Example
Return the URL to a document that explains why some text was inserted:
var x = document.getElementById("myIns").cite;
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Definition and Usage
The cite property sets or returns the value of the cite attribute of an inserted text.
The cite attribute specifies a URL to a document that explains the reason why the text was inserted/changed.
Note: The cite attribute has no visual effect in ordinary web browsers, but can be used by screen readers.
Browser Support
Property | |||||
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cite | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
Return the cite property:
insObject.cite
Set the cite property:
insObject.cite = URL
Property Values
Value | Description |
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URL |
Specifies the source URL to the document that explains why the text was inserted/changed. Possible values:
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Technical Details
Return Value: | A String, representing the URL of the source document |
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More Examples
Example
Change the value of the cite attribute:
document.getElementById("myIns").cite = "http://www.example.com/whyweinsertedsometext.htm";
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <ins> cite attribute
❮ ins Object