HTML <blockquote> Tag

Description

The <blockquote> HTML element indicates that the enclosed text is an extended quotation. Usually, this is rendered visually by indentation. 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.

Properties

Permitted Parents

Any element that accepts flow content

Content

Block, inline and text

Start/End Tags

Start tag: required, End tag: required

Example

Quotation by Sharon Gold

<blockquote>

Throw out an alarming alarm clock. If the ring is loud and 

strident, you're waking up to instant stress. You shouldn't 

be bullied out of bed, just reminded that it's time to start 

your day.

</blockquote>

Attributes

Global Attributes

The <blockquote> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML5

Event Attributes

The <blockquote> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML5

Browser Support

Desktop
Yes	Yes	Yes	1	Yes	Yes
Tablets / Mobile
Yes	Yes	4	Yes	Yes	Yes

Last updated by CSSPortal on: 6th December 2019