HTML 5 <blockquote> Tag
Example
A block of quotation is marked up as follows:
Here is a quote from WWF's website:
<blockquote cite="http://www.wwf.org">
WWF's ultimate goal is to build a future where people live in harmony with nature.
</blockquote>
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Definition and Usage
The <blockquote> tag defines a block of quotation that is taken from
another source.
Browsers usually renders the text from <blockquote> elements with paragraph
breaks.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML 5
None
Tips and Notes
Tip: Use the <q> element for shorter quotes that does not require
paragraph breaks.
Note: The blockquote element should only be used for quotes from
another source.
Attributes
| Attribute |
Value |
Description |
| cite |
URL |
URL of the quote, if it is taken from the web |
Standard Attributes
The <a> tag also supports the Standard Attributes in HTML 5.
Event Attributes
The <a> tag also supports the Event Attributes
in HTML 5.
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