del cite Property
Example
Return the URL to a document that explains why some text was deleted:
var x = document.getElementById("myDel").cite;
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Definition and Usage
The cite property sets or returns the value of the cite attribute of a deleted text.
The cite attribute specifies a URL to a document that explains the reason why the text was deleted.
Note: The cite attribute has no visual effect in ordinary web browsers, but can be used by screen readers.
Browser Support
| Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cite | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
Return the cite property:
delObject.cite
Set the cite property:
delObject.cite = URL
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| URL |
Specifies the source URL to the document that explains why the text was deleted. Possible values:
|
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("myDel").cite = "http://www.example.com/whywedeletedsometext.htm";
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <del> cite attribute
❮ del Object
