HTML Tag for Inline Quotations
The HTML <q> element marks a short inline quotation that belongs inside a sentence or paragraph. User agents normally add quotation marks automatically.
<p>She said <q>Start with the simplest solution.</q></p>She said Start with the simplest solution.
cite attribute Top ↑
<q cite="https://example.com/source">Quoted words</q>The optional cite attribute can identify the source URL, but browsers do not normally display it to users. If readers need a visible source link, provide one in the surrounding content.
Q vs BLOCKQUOTE Top ↑
Use <q> for short inline quotations and <blockquote> for longer quoted sections.
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Frequently Asked Questions Top ↑
Does Q add quotation marks?
Browsers normally render quotation marks automatically.
Should I type quote marks inside Q?
Usually no, because the browser supplies them.
What is cite on Q?
It can contain a URL identifying the quotation source.
Q or BLOCKQUOTE?
Use Q inline; use BLOCKQUOTE for extended quotations.
Can CSS style Q?
Yes, including the quotation marks through quote-related CSS properties.
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