Quick Reference
Syntax
> This is a blockquoteResult
This is a blockquote
Basic Blockquote Usage
Blockquotes in Markdown are created using the greater-than symbol (>) at the beginning of lines. They're commonly used for citations, excerpts, or highlighting important information.
Example 1: Simple Blockquote
Markdown:
> The best way to predict the future is to create it. > - Peter DruckerOutput:
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
- Peter Drucker
Example 2: Multi-line Blockquote
Markdown:
> Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. > > Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life. > > - Steve JobsOutput:
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life.
- Steve Jobs
Advanced Blockquote Techniques
Nested Blockquotes
Create nested quotes using multiple > symbols:
Markdown:
> As Albert Einstein said: > > > Imagination is more important than knowledge. > > This quote emphasizes the value of creativity.Output:
As Albert Einstein said:
Imagination is more important than knowledge.
This quote emphasizes the value of creativity.
Blockquotes with Other Elements
Include formatting, lists, and other elements inside blockquotes:
Markdown:
> ## Key Principles > > **Important guidelines:** > > 1. *Always* be honest > 2. **Never** give up > 3. Keep learning > > Remember: `consistency` is key!Output:
Key Principles
Important guidelines:
- Always be honest
- Never give up
- Keep learning
Remember:
consistencyis key!
Lazy Continuation
You can omit the > on subsequent lines (lazy continuation):
Markdown:
> This is the first line of the blockquote. This line continues the same blockquote without the > symbol. > This starts a new blockquote.Output:
This is the first line of the blockquote. This line continues the same blockquote without the > symbol.
This starts a new blockquote.
Common Use Cases
Citations and Quotes
Markdown:
> "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." > > — Steve Jobs, Stanford Commencement Address, 2005Output:
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
— Steve Jobs, Stanford Commencement Address, 2005
Warnings and Notes
Markdown:
> **⚠️ Warning** > > This operation cannot be undone. Make sure to backup your data before proceeding. > **💡 Tip** > > Use keyboard shortcuts to increase your productivity!Output:
⚠️ Warning
This operation cannot be undone. Make sure to backup your data before proceeding.
💡 Tip
Use keyboard shortcuts to increase your productivity!
Best Practices
✅ Best Practices
- Include attribution: Always cite the source when quoting
- Use for emphasis: Highlight important information
- Keep it readable: Don't overuse nested blockquotes
- Add context: Explain why the quote is relevant
- Format consistently: Use the same style throughout your document
❌ Common Mistakes
- Missing space: Use "> text" not ">text"
- Overusing blockquotes: Don't quote entire paragraphs unnecessarily
- No attribution: Always credit the source when quoting
- Inconsistent formatting: Mixing different quote styles
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