Quotations & Citations
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Quotations & Citations
HTML has special tags for quotes, abbreviations, and time. These tags add meaning (semantics) and improve accessibility.
| Tag | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| <blockquote> | Long quote (block) | Multi-line quote |
| <q> | Short quote (inline) | He said “Hi” |
| <cite> | Title of a work | <cite>A Book</cite> |
| <abbr> | Abbreviation | <abbr title="HyperText Markup Language">HTML</abbr> |
| <time> | Date/time | <time datetime="2026-03-25">Mar 25, 2026</time> |
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