Definition and Usage

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

It is used to indicate a standalone block of quoted content, which most browsers typically display with indentation.

HTML 
<h3>blockquote Tag</h3>
<p>The following is a quotation from Wikipedia.</p>
<blockquote cite="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Wide_Web">
    <p>
        The World Wide Web (WWW or simply the Web) is a global information space
        where people can share information via interconnected computers on the Internet.
    </p>
    <p>
        Although the term is often used interchangeably with the Internet, they are technically different.
        The Web is just one of many services that run on the Internet, like email.
        Since 1993, however, the Web has become the dominant part of the Internet's structure.
    </p>
</blockquote>
Rendered Output

When rendered in the browser, the <blockquote> tag is typically displayed with indentation. Most browsers apply default CSS margin values on all sides of a <blockquote> tag.

The <blockquote> tag should be used as follows:

  • You can use the optional cite attribute to specify the source URL of the quoted content. The URL must be in a valid format.
  • For short inline quotations that do not require a separate block, use the <q> tag instead.

Using the <blockquote> Tag's cite Attribute

The cite attribute specifies the URL of the original document or message from which the quoted information is taken.

The <blockquote> tag does not require the cite attribute.
If the source of the quotation is already clear from the context, you may omit it. However, using the cite attribute provides an explicit reference to the source of the quotation, which can enhance the credibility of the information. This metadata can be useful for content authors, web developers, and search engines.

Please refer to the following example:

HTML 
<blockquote cite="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_and_Juliet">
    <p>
        The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, often shortened to Romeo and Juliet,
        is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare about the romance
        between two young Italians from feuding families.
        It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and,
        along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed. Today,
        the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers.
    </p>
</blockquote>

Browser compatibility

Browser compatibility for the blockquote tag
Tag
Desktop Chrome
Chrome
DesktopDesktop Edge
Edge
Desktop Firefox
Firefox
Safari
Safari
<blockquote> 1 12 1 4

Specifications

Specification for the blockquote tag
Specification
<blockquote> HTML Standard
#the-blockquote-element

References

See also