Learn how to create blockquotes in markdown using the > character. Nested quotes, formatting inside quotes, and platform support.
Blockquotes in markdown start with a greater-than sign (>) followed by a space. They render as indented, visually distinct blocks — perfect for quoting text, highlighting notes, or calling out important information.
Prefix each line with > for a blockquote.
This is a blockquote. It can span multiple lines.
Use >> for nested quotes — like quoting a quote in email threads.
Outer quote
Nested quote
Blockquotes can contain any markdown — bold, lists, code, links, etc.
Note: This is important.
- Point one
- Point two
| Platform | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub | Yes | Also supports > [!NOTE] callouts |
| GitLab | Yes | — |
| Discord | Yes | > for single line, >>> for multi-line block |
| Slack | Yes | > for quotes |
| Yes | — | |
| Stack Overflow | Yes | — |
| Notion | Yes | /quote or type > at start of line |
| Obsidian | Yes | Also supports > [!info] callouts |
>No space after bracket
> Space after bracket
While some parsers tolerate no space, always add a space after > for compatibility.
> Line one Line two
> Line one > Line two
Each line in the blockquote needs the > prefix. Without it, the line exits the blockquote.
> Quote > > Nested
> Quote > >> Nested
For nested quotes, use >> without a space between the > characters. Add a blank > line for separation.
Blockquotes aren't just for quotes. Use them for warnings, notes, and tips to make important info stand out.
GitHub supports special callouts: > [!NOTE], > [!TIP], > [!WARNING], > [!CAUTION], and > [!IMPORTANT] with colored icons.
> [!WARNING] > This is a warning callout.
Add a blank line with just > between paragraphs to keep them inside the same blockquote.
> First paragraph. > > Second paragraph.
Everything you need to know.
Prefix each line with > followed by a space: > quoted text. The text renders in an indented, styled block.
Markdown supports two types of code formatting: inline code with single backticks (`) for short snippets, and fenced code blocks with triple backticks (```) for multi-line code with optional syntax highlighting.
Bold text in markdown is created by wrapping words with double asterisks (**) or double underscores (__). Bold draws attention to important words and phrases, making your content easier to scan.
Markdown uses indentation (spaces or tabs) to nest content inside lists and blockquotes. Standard markdown doesn't support arbitrary text indentation — indent is functional, not decorative. Use 2-4 spaces to nest list items and blockquote continuations.
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