Example A long quotation is marked up as follows: <blockquote> Here is a long quotation here is a long quotation here is a lon...
Example
A long quotation is marked up as follows:<blockquote> Here is a long quotation here is a long quotation here is a long quotation here is a long quotation here is a long quotation here is a long quotation here is a long quotation here is a long quotation here is a long quotation. </blockquote> |
Definition and Usage
The <blockquote> tag defines a long quotation.A browser inserts white space before and after a blockquote element. It also insert margins for the blockquote element.
Browser Support
The <blockquote> tag is supported in all major browsers.Note: None of the major browsers display the cite attribute correctly.
Differences Between HTML and XHTML
To validate a blockquote element as strict HTML, the element must contain only other block-level elements, like this:<blockquote>
<p>Here is a long quotation here is a long quotation</p>
</blockquote>
Tips and Notes
Tip: Use the q element to mark up short quotations!Optional Attributes
DTD indicates in which DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.| Attribute | Value | Description | DTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| cite | URL | URL of the quote, if it is taken from the web | STF |
Standard Attributes
| id, class, title, style, dir, lang, xml:lang |
