YouTipProp Ins Cite
# ins cite attribute
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## Example
Return the URL document address explaining why the text was inserted:
```javascript
var x = document.getElementById("myIns").cite;
The output of _x_ will be:
http://www.example.com/example/why_inserted.htm
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## Definition and Usage
The cite property is used to set or return the value of the cite attribute of the `` element.
The cite property points to the URL of another document that explains why the text was inserted or modified.
**Note:** The cite property has no visual effect in regular web browsers, but it can be used by screen readers.
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## Browser Support
The cite property is supported by all major browsers.
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## Syntax
Return the cite property:
```javascript
_insObject_.cite
Set the cite property:
```javascript
_insObject_.cite=_URL_
## Property Values
| Value | Description |
| --- | --- |
| _URL_ | Defines the URL document address that explains why the text was inserted or modified. 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, representing the URL of the source document |
| --- |
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## More Examples
## Example
Change the cite attribute value:
```javascript
document.getElementById("myIns").cite="http://www.example.com/whyweinsertedsometext.htm";
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## Related Articles
HTML Reference: [HTML cite attribute](#)
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