blockquote

Name

blockquote -- lengthy quote in the midst of other text

Content Model

blockquote ::= attribution, para+

Description

blockquote elements set a quote off from the main body of text, typically because the quote is lengthy.

The parent node is msgexplan, msgtext, refsect1 or refsect2.

Attributes

blockquote elements have no attributes.

Formatting Expectations

Format as an inset block element with wider margins than the surrounding block elements.