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Block Quote

Watch the Block Quote shortcode video

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Overview Accordion Open

A block quote is applied to emphasize a particularly engaging or important bit of text on your page. A block quote stands out! It doesn’t need to be a “quote,” per se, and can be left, right, or center aligned.

This is a block quote aligned to the left.
This one is center-aligned.
This one is aligned to the right.
  • Block quotes can be attached to columns and accordions.
  • Hyperlinks cannot be attached to block quotes.
  • Some formatting in block quotes is unavailable (ex: line breaks, bolding).

How-To Accordion Closed

You may find it easier to convert text into a block quote after adding the text to the page, so instructions for both methods are covered.

Text added to the shortcode:

  1. Select the block quote.
  2. Select the alignment option.
    The shortcode appears in the text editor.
  3. Insert your cursor between the shortcode bookends.
  4. Enter the text to include in the block quote.

Shortcode added to the text

  1. Enter the text to include in the block quote in the text editor.
  2. Highlight the text.
  3. Select the block quote.
  4. Select the alignment option.

Video Accordion Closed

https://in.nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/Block-Quote-Shortcode.mp4

 

Troubleshooting Accordion Closed

If your block quote isn’t showing up as intended, check the following:

  • Check the justification, which is inside of the block quote shortcode. Change it if necessary.
  • Ensure that the text for the shortcode is complete, all brackets are present, and the closing brackets contain a forward slash (/).
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