HTML Citation Tag Generator

Generate HTML cite tags for referencing works, publications, and sources

Citation Configuration

Citation Text:

Citation Type:

Author/Creator (optional):

Publication Year (optional):

URL (optional):For online sources

CSS Class (optional):

Custom Style (optional):

Title Attribute (optional):

Language (optional):

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Generated Bibliography Entry

Citation Examples

In-Text Citations:

According to The Elements of Style, good writing is clear and concise.

The concept was first introduced in A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking.

As stated in the Journal of Computer Science, this method is highly effective.

Different Citation Types:

Book:To Kill a Mockingbird

Movie:The Shawshank Redemption

Article:Climate Change and Its Effects

Website:MDN Web Docs

About HTML Cite Tag

What is the Cite tag?

The HTML <cite> tag is used to define the title of a creative work (e.g., a book, a poem, a song, a movie, a painting, etc.). It represents a reference to a cited creative work.

Key Features:

Semantic Meaning: Indicates a citation or reference
Default Styling: Usually displayed in italic
Accessibility: Screen readers can identify citations
SEO Benefits: Search engines understand content structure

Best Practices:

Use for titles of works, not author names
Include publication year when relevant
Link to online sources when available
Be consistent with citation style

When to Use Cite:

Book titles and publication names
Article and journal titles
Movie, song, and album titles
Website and blog names
Artwork and creative work titles
Legal documents and standards

Styling Options:

Font Style: Italic (default), normal, or oblique
Color: Different colors for different types
Decoration: Underline for links
Weight: Bold for emphasis

Note: The cite tag should contain the title of the work, not the author's name. For author attribution, use other elements like <span> or <address>.

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