How to Add a Block Quotation to a Web Page

Emphasize a block of text, a quotation or important snippet using HTML tags.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Open the page in a text editing program, such as EditPad or Notepad.

2. Place the cursor in front of the paragraph to be aligned.

3. Type the following before the text:

   . Blockquote will indent the paragraph from both sides, forming a 'block' of words.

4. Close the tag after the text by typing the following, beginning and ending with a bracket: .

5. Save the file and open the page in a web browser to view the changes.

Tips & Warnings

• Blockquote is generally used for quotes, or lines that need to be differentiated form the rest of the text.