HTML Quote Tag

HTML Quote Tag: Main Tips

• HTML q tags surround an inline quotation element that doesn't need paragraph breaks.
• For a longer quote, you may use <blockquote> tags that create a block quotation element.
• You must include both starting and ending HTML quote tags.
• q tags are used with the cite attribute and also support global ones.

Using q Tags

HTML quote tags indicate that the enclosed text is an inline quotation:

<p>Everyone knows that
  <q cite="https://www.bitdegree.org/learn/html-basics">HTML is an acronym for Hypertext Markup Language.</q>
</p>

Most browsers use these settings to display HTML quote elements by default:

q { 
    display: inline;
}

q:before { 
    content: open-quote;
}

q:after { 
    content: close-quote;
}

As you can see, modern browsers automatically surround the element content with HTML quotation marks. If you're using an older browser, you might need a style rule to add them.

The cite Attribute for HTML Quote

HTML q tags are usually used with the cite attribute which specifies the URL source of the quote. However, it is not displayed by the browser:

<p>It is a clear that
  <q cite="https://www.bitdegree.org">gamified online education boosts motivation.</q>
</p>

Warning: don't confuse this attribute with the <cite> tag, which is used to define the title for a creative work or quote.

Browser Support

Mobile Browser Support