Basic Syntax

Blockquotes

Highlight quotations, callouts, and referenced content with blockquote formatting.

Basic Blockquotes

Add a > before any line to create a blockquote.

This is a blockquote.

Multiline Blockquotes

Add a blank line with > between paragraphs to keep them inside the same blockquote.

First line of the blockquote.

Second paragraph within the same blockquote.

Nested Blockquotes

Add additional > symbols to nest blockquotes.

Outer blockquote.

Nested blockquote inside.

Triple nested!

With Other Elements

Blockquotes can contain most other Markdown elements: headings, lists, bold, italic, and more.

Blockquote with heading

  • List item in a blockquote
  • Another item

Bold text and italic work too.