BlockQuote
| Description | Identifies a block of content that is quoted from another source, providing both visual and logical separation from the main text. |
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| Namespace | 1.7 |
| Category | grouping |
Attributes
Specifies how the element is placed relative to surrounding content (e.g., block-level or inline flow).
Defines the direction of text flow (e.g., left-to-right, right-to-left, or vertical).
Sets the background color for the element’s content area.
Specifies the color of the border around the element.
Indicates the style of the border (e.g., solid, dashed, dotted).
Defines the thickness of the border line in user space units (such as points).
Determines the space between the element’s border (or boundary) and its inner content.
Applies the primary color (fill or stroke) for the text or graphic content.
Main indicator of type. This semantic association allows tools to present and support interaction with the object in a manner that is consistent with user expectations about other objects of that type.
Differences
Well tagged PDF:
The 'BlockQuote' element in Well-Tagged PDF is used to represent extended quotations that are set off from the main text, typically indented or styled differently.
It should be clearly nested within the structure tree and include citation or source information when applicable, ensuring that the quoted material is distinct from the surrounding content.
PDFUA:
In PDF/UA, 'BlockQuote' facilitates accessibility by clearly marking extended quotations so that users can distinguish them from the main text.
Block quotations must be tagged with clear boundaries and accompanied by attribution details if available, enabling assistive technologies to convey the separation and source of the quoted content.
Use cases
BlockQuote used as a block level element
Try itBlockQuote used as a grouping element, including substructure
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