Inline Quotations

Use the <q> tag for short inline quotations. Browsers typically render inline quotes with quotation marks:

<p>According to the website, <q>HTML is the standard markup language for creating Web pages.</q></p>

Block Quotations

Use the <blockquote> tag for longer quotations that take up an entire block of text. This tag is typically used for quotes that span multiple lines and is usually indented by browsers:

<blockquote>HTML is easy to learn - You will enjoy it. Moreover, HTML is the foundation of web development.</blockquote>

Specifying a Source for Quotations

To specify the source of a quotation, use the <cite> tag for the title of a work and the <footer> element within a <blockquote> to reference the author or source of the quotation:

<blockquote>
    HTML is easy to learn - You will enjoy it. Moreover, HTML is the foundation of web development.
    <footer>— Someone Famous, <cite>Introduction to HTML</cite></footer>
</blockquote>

The Abbreviation Tag

While not strictly for quotations, the <abbr> tag is used to define an abbreviation or acronym, providing a full-text explanation on hover. This tag can be useful for clarifying quotations that contain abbreviations:

<p>The <abbr title="Hypertext Markup Language">HTML</abbr> is the standard markup language for creating web pages.</p>