HTML Quote Generator

Generate a <q> inline quotation element with optional source attribution via cite URL — browsers add quotation marks automatically — and copy the HTML with live preview.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Quote text

Cite URL (source)

Not displayed — used by browsers and bots to attribute the quote's source.

Class

Lang

Generated HTML

<q>To be, or not to be.</q>

Preview

Shakespeare wrote To be, or not to be. in Hamlet.

Browsers add quotation marks automatically around <q> content.

Client-Side Processing

Input Data Stays on Device

Instant Local Execution

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What is HTML Quote Generator?

The HTML `<q>` element marks an inline quotation. Unlike `<blockquote>`, it is for short quotes embedded within a sentence rather than stand-alone block-level quotations. Browsers automatically add language-appropriate quotation marks around `<q>` content — no need to type `"` or `'`.

The `cite` attribute points to the URL of the source document or message. It is not displayed visually but is read by screen readers and search engines for attribution. For block-level quotations (multiple paragraphs or a standalone passage), use `<blockquote>` instead.

How to Use HTML Quote Generator

Enter the quote text

Optionally add a cite URL pointing to the original source

Optionally add id, class, or lang attributes

Copy the generated HTML

Common Use Cases

Bloggers and journalists embedding short inline quotes from sources.
Developers adding semantically correct quotation markup to article pages.
Content authors attributing quotes to original source URLs for SEO.

Example Input and Output

An inline quote with a source URL in the cite attribute.

Configuration

Text: To be, or not to be.
Cite: https://shakespeare.mit.edu/hamlet/hamlet.3.1.html

HTML output

<q cite="https://shakespeare.mit.edu/hamlet/hamlet.3.1.html">To be, or not to be.</q>

Privacy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I add my own quotation marks inside <q>?

No. Browsers automatically insert opening and closing quotation marks appropriate for the document language. Adding your own marks would result in double-quoting. If you need custom quotes, use CSS: q { quotes: "\201C" "\201D"; }

What is the difference between <q> and <blockquote>?

<q> is for short inline quotations within a sentence. <blockquote> is for longer, stand-alone block-level quotations that are set apart from the surrounding prose, usually indented by the browser.

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