Chapter 4: Quotations

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Overview

"Misquotations are the only quotations that are never misquoted."

—Hesketh Pearson

Quotations are used frequently on all types of websites. Whether quoting another web page, author, or publication, there are advantages to be had by marking quotations up in defined ways. Once structured, quotations can become a stylish design element when spiced up with some simple CSS.

Let's take a look at three different ways a quotation might be marked up, noting the pros and cons of each method. Once we've settled on the best, we'll talk about a few related elements and add a few bits of style. When marking up a long quotation, which method is best?

Let's look closely at each of these methods, striving to find the best tool for job—and more importantly, why it's the best tool.

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