Quotesindented
Quotesindented is a typographic convention in which quoted material is set apart from the main text by indenting the entire quotation block. This approach helps readers identify the extent of quoted material and distinguishes it from surrounding prose. It is commonly used for longer quotations and in contexts where the structure of the quote—such as multiple paragraphs or embedded citations—benefits from visual separation.
In traditional print and many style guides, block quotations are indicated by indenting the left margin of
In digital writing, indentation can be achieved through formatting mechanisms such as HTML’s blockquote element or
Best practices for quotesindented blocks include preserving the original punctuation and capitalization, maintaining consistent indentation across