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From: Laura Roberts
Date: Thu, Apr 18 2024 9:14AM
Subject: blockquote
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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
413-588-8422

From: Dean.Vasile
Date: Thu, Apr 18 2024 10:01AM
Subject: Re: blockquote
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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 ADDRESS 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

From: Laura Roberts
Date: Thu, Apr 18 2024 10:12AM
Subject: Re: blockquote
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Thanks Dean!

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


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

From: Dean.Vasile
Date: Thu, Apr 18 2024 10:39AM
Subject: Re: blockquote
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👍
Dean Vasile


617-799-1162

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

Thanks Dean!

On Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 12:02 PM = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = <
= EMAIL ADDRESS 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 ADDRESS 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
--
Best regards,
Laura Roberts
413-588-8422

From: Dave Comeau
Date: Thu, Apr 18 2024 9:42AM
Subject: Re: - blockquote
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I'm attaching a screenshot of a sample document based on my interpretation.

I think if you have multiple paragraphs inside the blockquote, then your se=
cond example is the ideal tag structure. If you have a single paragraph, y=
ou can use your first example. This is similar to how you'd use a <TD> or =
<Lbody> tag.

The Div doesn't usually serve any purpose for assistive technologies, but u=
seful for your own organization and readability of the tag tree.

Hope that helps,
Dave

David Comeau
OpenText - Sr. Software Development Manager - Output Transformation Gro=
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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
413-588-8422