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# Blockquote cite Attribute [ Blockquote Object](#) ## Example Return a citation source: var x = document.getElementById("myBlockquote").cite; The _x_ output will be: http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/index.html [Try it »](#) * * * ## Definition and Usage The cite property is used to set or return the value of the cite attribute of a citation. The cite property describes the URL source of the citation. **Note:** The cite property has no visual effect in regular web browsers, but can be used by screen readers. * * * ## Browser Support  The cite property is supported by all major browsers. * * * ## Syntax Return the cite property: _blockquoteObject_.cite Set the cite property: _blockquoteObject_.cite=_URL_ ## Property Values | Value | Description | | --- | --- | | _URL_ | The URL of the citation source. Possible values: * Absolute URL - Points to another website (e.g., cite="http://www.example.com") * Relative URL - Points to a page within the website (e.g., cite="example.html") | ## Technical Details | Return Value: | A string, the URL of the original document. | | --- | * * * ## More Examples ## Example Change the value of the cite attribute of a citation: document.getElementById("myBlockquote").cite="http://www.cnn.com/"; [Try it »](#) * * * ## Related Pages HTML Reference: [HTML

cite Attribute](#) [ Blockquote Object](#)