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HTML Blockquote Generator

Enter quote text, attribution, and source URL to generate a semantic HTML blockquote — with optional figure/figcaption wrapping.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Input Data Stays on Device
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What is HTML Blockquote Generator?

The HTML `<blockquote>` element marks a section quoted from another source. The optional `cite` attribute holds the URL of the source document (not displayed by browsers but useful for search engines and screen readers). For visible attribution, use a `<cite>` element outside the blockquote.

For maximum semantic clarity, wrap the blockquote in a `<figure>` element with a `<figcaption>` containing the attribution — this is the pattern recommended by the HTML specification for attributed quotes.

How to Use HTML Blockquote Generator

1

Enter the quote text

2

Add the attribution (author or source name)

3

Optionally add the source URL for the cite attribute

4

Choose whether to wrap in <figure>/<figcaption>

5

Copy the generated HTML

Common Use Cases

  • Blog authors adding pull quotes or testimonials to articles.
  • Developers adding press quotes or customer testimonials to landing pages.
  • Content teams adding properly attributed quotes with semantic HTML.

Example Input and Output

A semantic blockquote with figure/figcaption wrapping.

Configuration
Text: The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Attribution: Steve Jobs
Figure wrapper: yes
HTML output
<figure>
  <blockquote>
    <p>The only way to do great work is to love what you do.</p>
  </blockquote>
  <figcaption>— <cite>Steve Jobs</cite></figcaption>
</figure>

Privacy

All HTML generation runs in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cite attribute vs the <cite> element?
The cite attribute on <blockquote> holds a URL pointing to the source document — it's machine-readable but not displayed. The <cite> element (used inside the text) marks up the title or name of a creative work or person — it's displayed inline, typically in italics.

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