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<blockquote>


  • Date:
    16/08/2022
  • Modified:
    03/04/2025
  • Category:
    Elements

The <blockquote> element is used for quotations.

Notes

  • Use for quotes that break the text flow.
  • Use for quoted longer texts from an outside source.

Children elements

ElementExplanationRequired
<p>

Contains the quote itself. See p.

Yes
<author>

Contains the author of the quote. See author.

No
<source>

Contains the source of the quote. See source.

No

Examples

Blockquote with author
<blockquote>
  <p>The public is more familiar with bad design than good design. It is, in effect, conditioned to prefer bad design, because that is what it lives with. The new becomes threatening, the old reassuring.</p>
  <author>Paul Rand</author>
</blockquote>

  • Date:
    16/08/2022
  • Modified:
    03/04/2025
  • Category: