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From: Laura Roberts
Date: Apr 18, 2024 10:12AM

Thanks Dean!

On Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 12:02 PM <EMAIL REMOVED> <
<EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> Here's a breakdown of how to use the BlockQuote tag in a PDF, along with
> the best practice:
> How to use the BlockQuote tag:
> * Correct usage:
> <BlockQuote>
> <P>quoted text</P>
> <P>another paragraph of quoted text</P>
> </BlockQuote>
>
> Explanation:
> * Use the BlockQuote tag to enclose the entire quotation.
> * Place each quoted paragraph within a separate <P> (paragraph) tag.
> Why this is the best practice:
> * Semantic meaning: The BlockQuote tag clearly identifies the content as
> a quotation, distinguishing it from the rest of your document.
> * Accessibility: Screen readers and assistive technologies can recognize
> the BlockQuote tag and convey its meaning to users with disabilities.
> * Clean structure: Using <P> tags within the BlockQuote ensures proper
> paragraph formatting and readability.
> The Div tag:
> The Div tag is a generic container and doesn't convey the specific meaning
> of a block quotation. It's best to use BlockQuote directly for this purpose.
> Let me know if you'd like any further clarification!
>
> Dean Vasile
>
>
> 617-799-1162
>
> > On Apr 18, 2024, at 11:14 AM, Laura Roberts < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> wrote:
> >
> > I'm curious about using the blockquote tag in a pdf. While it's clear how
> > to use it in HTML, there's not much guidance on it in PDFs other than
> it's
> > used for one or more paragraphs attributed to another writer/speaker.
> >
> > So is it tagged like this?
> > <BlockQuote>
> > quoted Text
> > another paragraph of quoted text
> >
> > or
> >
> > <BlockQuote>
> > <P>quoted text
> > <P> another paragraph of quoted text
> >
> > or does it all go in a Div tag?
> >
> > <Div>
> > <BlockQuote>
> > <P> etc
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > --
> > Best regards,
> > Laura Roberts
> > > > >


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Best regards,
Laura Roberts
413-588-8422