The <blockquote> element in HTML is used to define a section of text that is a block-level quotation from another source. It helps improve readability, structure, and SEO by clearly indicating quoted content.
By default, most browsers indent <blockquote> elements to visually distinguish them from the surrounding text.
Syntax
The <blockquote> tag is a block-level element and must contain the quoted text inside it. It can optionally include the `cite` attribute to specify the source of the quote.
Usage of <blockquote>
Basic Blockquote Example
The text appears indented in most browsers.
Blockquote with a Visible Citation
Using <footer> and <cite> improves readability and SEO.
Styling <blockquote> with CSS
The <blockquote> element can be customized using CSS to make it visually appealing.
This adds a green left border and italicizes the text.
Best Practices
✔️ Use <blockquote> only for long quotes, not inline text.
✔️ Provide a visible citation using <footer> and <cite>.
✔️ Apply CSS styling to improve readability.
✔️ Avoid excessive nesting of <blockquote> elements.
The <blockquote> element is a semantic HTML tag that helps structure quoted content properly. By using the `cite` attribute, <footer>, and CSS styling, you can make blockquotes more meaningful and visually appealing.