HTML <q>Tag
Examples
Mark a short quotation:
<p>WWF's goal is to:
<q>Build a future where people live in harmony with nature.</q>
We hope they succeed.</p>
<q>Build a future where people live in harmony with nature.</q>
We hope they succeed.</p>
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Browser Support
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All major browsers support the <q> tag.
Tag Definition and Usage Instructions
The <q> tag defines a short quotation.
Browsers often insert quotation marks around such quotations.
Tips and Notes
Tip:Please use<blockquote>to mark block quotations taken from another source.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
None.
Attributes
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cite | URL | Specifies the source URL of the quotation. |
Global Attributes
The <q> tag supportsHTML global attributes。
Event Attributes
The <q> tag supportsHTML event attributes。
Other Extensions