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HTML Standard: the cite element

Defines the cite element as representing the title of a work that is quoted, referenced, or mentioned.

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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 standard citation semantics for referenced works.

Evidence Role

This source is treated as spec evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.

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