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From: Dean.Vasile@outlook.com
Date: Apr 18, 2024 10:39AM

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Dean Vasile


617-799-1162

On Apr 18, 2024, at 12:13 PM, Laura Roberts < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

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

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Best regards,
Laura Roberts
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Best regards,
Laura Roberts
413-588-8422