<blockquote>
Text blocks
A long quotation from elsewhere; put the source URL in the cite attribute.
| How to write it | <blockquote></blockquote> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </blockquote> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | cite |
| Category | Text blocks |
How to read this
- Most tags come in pairs, opening and closing. Only tags with no content — img, br — are left unclosed.
- Writing </br> for a void element does nothing useful; the browser ignores it or adds an empty line.
- Appearance is CSS’s job. A tag says what something is; bold or italic is only the consequence.
- Choosing the tag that matches the meaning helps search engines and screen readers alike. Wrapping everything in div throws that information away.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the HTML <blockquote> tag?
A long quotation from elsewhere; put the source URL in the cite attribute.
Q. How do you write <blockquote>?
As <blockquote></blockquote>. The opening <blockquote> pairs with the closing </blockquote>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <blockquote>?
cite are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <blockquote> belong to?
The text blocks group.