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Blockquotes, Nested Quotes & Callouts0%
Blockquotes, Nested Quotes & Callouts
Beginner12 min read•Updated: Jul 11, 2026
Blockquotes are used to highlight quoted passages from external sources, customer testimonials, legal disclaimers, or important warning notices. They compile directly into semantic HTML <blockquote> elements.
Click to Zoom1. Basic Blockquote Syntax
To create a blockquote, prefix the line with a greater-than symbol (>), followed by an optional space:
> "Simplicity is prerequisite for reliability."
> — Edsger W. Dijkstra
Rendered Output:
"Simplicity is prerequisite for reliability."
— Edsger W. Dijkstra
You do not need to prefix every single wrapped line with > (lazy blockquotes work), but doing so makes the raw markdown much cleaner and easier to edit.
2. Multi-Paragraph Blockquotes
To include multiple paragraphs inside a single blockquote, place a > on the empty blank lines between the paragraphs:
> First paragraph of the quoted statement.
>
> Second paragraph continuing the author's explanation.
3. Nested Blockquotes (Quotes within Quotes)
You can nest blockquotes within each other by adding additional > symbols:
> Primary external quote block.
>
>> This is a nested quotation inside the parent quote.
>> It renders with an additional indentation level.
>
> Back to the primary quote block.
4. Rich Formatting Inside Blockquotes
Blockquotes are containers that can host other Markdown elements, including headings, lists, bold text, and code blocks:
> ### 💡 Pro Tip
> Always run automated tests before deploying to production:
> 1. Unit tests (`npm test`)
> 2. End-to-end integration tests
>
> *Failure to test leads to production downtime!*
Interactive Quiz
Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1
Which symbol is used to create a blockquote in Markdown?
Question 2
How do you create a nested blockquote inside another quote?
Question 3
Which HTML tag is generated by a Markdown blockquote?
Question 4
How do you maintain a single blockquote across multiple paragraphs?
Question 5
Can a blockquote contain other markdown elements such as headings and bulleted lists?
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