spec 1 linked patterns checked
MDN Web Docs: cite HTML element
Documents the cite element for marking up the title of a cited creative work, with citation metadata conventions depending on context.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citation display | Choose citation display when the main user need is verifying a generated or summarized claim against the source that supports it. | Each citation marker opens or focuses the source record that supports the adjacent claim. | Supports semantic citation markup for cited work titles. |
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- Citation display vs chat interface vs streaming response vs related links vs tooltip
Supports semantic treatment of cited work titles.
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