Quote
| Description | Encapsulates a block or inline quotation, preserving the exact wording of text taken from another source. |
|---|---|
| Namespace | 1.7 |
| Category | inline |
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 'Quote' element in Well-Tagged PDF is used to designate inline or block quotations, distinguishing them from the main text.
It should be clearly marked with proper nesting to separate quoted content from the surrounding text. Attribution may be included where applicable.
PDFUA:
In PDF/UA, the 'Quote' element ensures that quotations are accessible by providing clear boundaries and, if needed, additional descriptive text to indicate the source.
Quotations must be tagged with appropriate associations and alternative text, ensuring that users can distinguish quoted material from the main content.
Use cases
Quote element is used to represent an inline quotation
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