Summary
The HTML <blockquote> Element (or HTML Block Quotation Element) indicates that the enclosed text is an extended quotation. Usually, this is rendered visually by indentation (see Notes for how to change it). A URL for the source of the quotation may be given using the cite attribute, while a text representation of the source can be given using the <cite> element.
| Content categories | Flow content, sectioning root, palpable content. |
|---|---|
| Permitted content | Flow content. |
| Tag omission | None, both the starting and ending tag are mandatory. |
| Permitted parent elements | Any element that accepts flow content. |
| DOM interface | HTMLQuoteElement |
Attributes
This element includes the global attributes.
cite- A URL that designates a source document or message for the information quoted. This attribute is intended to point to information explaining the context or the reference for the quote.
Example
<blockquote cite="https://developer.mozilla.org"> <p>This is a quotation taken from the Mozilla Developer Center.</p> </blockquote>
Above HTML code will output:
This is a quotation taken from the Mozilla Developer Center.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WHATWG HTML Living Standard The definition of '<blockquote>' in that specification. |
Living Standard | |
| HTML5 The definition of '<blockquote>' in that specification. |
Recommendation | |
| HTML 4.01 Specification The definition of '<blockquote>' in that specification. |
Recommendation |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | 1.0 (1.7 or earlier) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | 1.0 (1.0) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
Notes
To change <blockquote> indent, use CSS margin property.
For short quotes use <q> element.