Block Quote

A block quote is used to emphasize a particularly engaging or important bit of text on your page. A block quote really 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 added to columns and accordions.
Hyperlinks cannot be added to block quotes.
Some formatting in block quotes is unavailable (ex: line breaks, bolding).

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 included.

Text added to shortcode:

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

Shortcode added to text

Enter the text to include in the block quote in the text editor.
Highlight the text.
Select block quote.
Select the alignment option.

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 “/”