Blokcitaten

Blokcitaten are quotations set off from running text as a distinct block. They are used to emphasize a statement, provide authority, or illustrate a point within journalism, essays, or web content. In Dutch media language, the term blokcitaten covers both longer passages quoted verbatim and shorter excerpts known as pull quotes.

Visual separation is a defining feature of blokcitaten. They appear as a separate paragraph or block with indentation, spacing, and often a different typeface. In print, quotation marks are sometimes omitted inside the block; in digital formats, CSS styling on the blockquote element determines margins and typography. Attribution is typically presented in a line after the block or as a footer, indicating who spoke or wrote the quoted material.

Usage guidelines emphasize sparing use of blokcitaten to highlight particularly salient or authoritative statements. It is important to ensure accuracy and context, preserve meaning, and avoid over-quoting. Always provide the source and, for multi-paragraph quotes, maintain clear formatting and attribution. In web writing,blokcitaten should not disrupt the article’s flow; consider readability and accessibility when selecting and presenting quotes.

Related forms include pull quotes, which are shorter excerpts designed to stand out, and long-form quotes within main text that may follow different typographic rules. Semantics-wise, blokcitaten are typically marked up in digital content using the HTML blockquote element, often with a citation in a footer or within a cite element.