HTML - <q>
The HTML Quote Element (<q>) indicates that the enclosed text is a short inline quotation. This element is intended for short quotations that don't require paragraph breaks; for long quotations use <blockquote> element.
Example
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<p>Everytime Kenny is killed, Stan will announce <q cite="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_McCormick#Cultural_impact"> Oh my God, you/they killed Kenny! </q>. </p>
Description
The HTML Quote Element (<q>) indicates that the enclosed text is a short inline quotation. This element is intended for short quotations that don't require paragraph breaks; for long quotations use <blockquote> element.
| Content categories | Flow content, phrasing content, palpable content. |
|---|---|
| Permitted content | Phrasing content. |
| Tag omission | None, both the starting and ending tag are mandatory. |
| Permitted parent elements | Any element that accepts phrasing content. |
| DOM interface | HTMLQuoteElement |
Note: Most modern standards-aware browsers, like Mozilla Firefox, Opera, and Safari, should add quotes around text enclosed within the
Some browsers, like Internet Explorer, may not make any sort of style change for quotations, but it is possible to apply a style rule.
<q> element.Some browsers, like Internet Explorer, may not make any sort of style change for quotations, but it is possible to apply a style rule.
Browser Compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | 1.0 (1.7 or earlier) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | 1.0 (1.0) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
See Also
- The
<blockquote>element for long quotations. - The
<cite>element for source citations.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WHATWG HTML Living Standard The definition of '<q>' in that specification. |
Living Standard | |
| HTML5 The definition of '<q>' in that specification. |
Recommendation | |
| HTML 4.01 Specification The definition of '<q>' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition |
License
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Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License v2.5 or later.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-us/docs/web/html/element/q