Block Quotes

Quote text with blockquote syntax

Markdown Source

> Single line quote
> Multi-line quote
> continues here
> > Nested quote

Rendered HTML Output

<blockquote><p>Single line quote</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Multi-line quote
continues here</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><blockquote><p>Nested quote</p></blockquote></blockquote>

Explanation

Start each line with >. Multiple > create nested blockquotes. Blockquotes can contain other Markdown (lists, code, headings).

Tips & Common Mistakes

Add a space after > for readability. Blockquotes need a blank line before and after to be parsed correctly.

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Headings H1–H6 Ordered and Unordered Lists

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Markdown Tables with Alignment Images with Alt Text Fenced Code Blocks with Syntax Highlighting Links (Inline, Reference, Auto)Headings H1–H6 Bold, Italic, Strikethrough Ordered and Unordered Lists Horizontal Rules Task Lists / Checkboxes Footnotes Emoji Shortcodes Nested Lists Escaping Special Characters Definition Lists