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!