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HTML5 <blockquote> Tag

Example

A section that is quoted from another source:

<blockquote cite="http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/index.html">
For 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally. WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.
</blockquote>

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The <blockquote> tag is supported in all major browsers.


Definition and Usage

The <blockquote> tag specifies a section that is quoted from another source.

Browsers usually indent <blockquote> elements.


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

None


Tips and Notes

Tip: Use <q> for inline (short) quotations.


Attributes

Attribute Value Description
cite URL Specifies the source of the quotation

Global Attributes

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


Event Attributes

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


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