: The BLOCKQUOTE Element
Last updated: 2026-09-12
<blockquote>The BLOCKQUOTE Element
Represents a block-level quotation (distinct from inline q), optionally with a citation.
| Category | Semantic |
|---|---|
| Content Model | Flow content |
| Allowed Parents | Any element that accepts flow content |
| Content Tag | Yes — requires closing </blockquote> tag |
| Status | Standard |
📝 Syntax
<blockquote>quoted content</blockquote>⚙️ Attributes
This element supports the global attributes plus the following:
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
cite | URL of the source document being quoted. |
▶ Example
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🌐 Browser Support
| Browser |  Chrome |
 Edge |
 Firefox |
 Safari |
 Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <blockquote> | ✓ v1 | ✓ v12 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 |
| Supported in all major browsers | |||||
Tip： Use blockquote for long quotes, q for inline ones; cite the source via the cite attribute or a footer.
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