<blockquote>

The <blockquote> tag is used to define a quotation or an excerpt of text from another source. It allows you to highlight passages from other documents or another person.

Structure and syntax of the <blockquote> tag

Basic structure and syntax

The <blockquote> tag is a container tag that consists of:

• An opening tag: <blockquote>;
• A closing tag: </blockquote>.

It is used to enclose a quotation or an excerpt of text. Generally, it is accompanied by a cite attribute to specify the source of the quotation (optional, but recommended).

Usage example

Here is a practical example:

<blockquote cite="https://www.example.com">
    Technology is a precious asset, as it improves our daily lives.
</blockquote>

In this example, the text within the <blockquote> tag is a quotation, and the cite attribute references the URL of the source.

Attributes

The <blockquote> tag primarily accepts the cite attribute, which allows you to specify the source of the quotation.

It is of course possible to use more classic attributes like style, class, etc.

Difference with other similar tags

• <q>: The <q> tag is used for inline (shorter) quotations, whereas <blockquote> is intended for longer quotations, often accompanied by specific formatting.
• <cite>: The <cite> tag is used to specify the source of a quotation, but it is not a container like <blockquote>.

Browser compatibility

The <blockquote> tag is supported by all modern browsers.