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Blockquotes

Quote text and create callout-style blocks.

Blockquotes

Use the > character at the beginning of a line to create a blockquote.

Basic Syntax

> This is a blockquote.

Multi-line Blockquotes

> This is a blockquote
> that spans multiple lines.
> Each line starts with >.

You can also use a single > and let the text wrap:

> This is a long blockquote that will wrap to the next line automatically without needing another > symbol.

Nested Blockquotes

> First level
>> Second level
>>> Third level

Blockquotes with Other Elements

> ### A heading inside a quote
>
> - List item one
> - List item two
>
> **Bold text** in a blockquote with *italic too*.

Common Uses

  • Quoting someone else's text
  • Highlighting important notes or warnings
  • Creating callout-style information boxes
  • Email-style reply quoting

💡 Many documentation sites use blockquotes styled as tip/warning/info boxes!

Practice

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This is a simple blockquote.

First level

Nested blockquote

Tips

  • Tip one
  • Tip two