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Blockquotes

Blockquotes are created with > at the start of a line.

Basic blockquote​

> This is a blockquote.
>
> It can span multiple lines.

Nested blockquotes​

> Outer quote
>
> > Nested quote

Blockquotes with formatting​

> This quote includes **bold**, *italic*, and `code`.
>
> - It can contain lists
> - And other block elements

Toolbar​

Click the blockquote button or use Mod-Shift-q to wrap the current line or selection.

Tips​

  • Each continued line of a blockquote should start with >.
  • Blank lines inside a blockquote use > on their own line.
  • For GFM alert blockquotes, see Alerts.