Creating Blockquotes

Single Paragraph Blockquotes

Add a greater than sign > before text to create a blockquote.

> It's my life, I ain't gonna live forever.

Rendered output:

It's my life, I ain't gonna live forever.

Multiple Paragraph Blockquotes

Blockquotes can contain multiple paragraphs. Add a > to the blank line between paragraphs.

> I just want to live while I'm alive.
>
> My heart is like an open highway

Rendered output:

I just want to live while I'm alive

My heart is like an open highway

Nested Blockquotes

Blockquotes can contain other blockquotes. Add a >> symbol before the paragraph you want to nest.

> Like Frankie said.
>
>> I did it my way

Rendered output:

Like Frankie said.

My heart is like an open highway

Blockquotes with Other Elements

Blockquotes can contain other elements. When placing blockquotes within other elements (such as list items, headings, or blockquotes themselves), the blockquote will use the same indentation as the blockquote text.

> ### I just want to live while I'm alive.
> 1. This is for the ones who stood their ground
> 2. For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
> 3. Tomorrow's getting harder make no mistake

Rendered output:

I just want to live while I'm alive.

1. This is for the ones who stood their ground
2. For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
3. Tomorrow's getting harder make no mistake