Markdown guide · Structure

Blockquotes

Start a line with > to quote it.

A > at the start of a line makes a quote. Use it for quotations, call-outs and notes.

You type
> The best way to get started is to
> quit talking and begin doing.
You get

The best way to get started is to
quit talking and begin doing.

Quotes can hold paragraphs, lists and other formatting. Keep the > on the blank lines between paragraphs, and add a second > to nest a quote inside another one.

You type
> **Note:** this applies to:
>
> - Windows 10
> - Windows 11
>
> > A quote inside the quote.
You get

Note: this applies to:

  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11

A quote inside the quote.

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