HTML <del> cite Attribute

A deleted text, with a URL to a document that explains why the text was deleted:

<p><del cite="del_demo_cite.htm">This text has been deleted</del></p>

Definition and Usage

The cite attribute specifies a URL to a document that explains the reason why the text was deleted.

Attribute
cite	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Note: The cite attribute has no visual effect in ordinary web browsers, but can be used by screen readers.

Value	Description
URL	Specifies the address to the document that explains why the text was deleted. Possible values: An absolute URL - Points to another web site (like cite="http://www.example.com/page.htm") A relative URL - Points to a page within a web site (like cite="page.htm")

Value

Description

URL

Specifies the address to the document that explains why the text was deleted.

Possible values:

An absolute URL - Points to another web site (like cite="http://www.example.com/page.htm")
A relative URL - Points to a page within a web site (like cite="page.htm")