To quote text in markdown, start the line with a > character (a blockquote):
> The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
How do you write a multi-line or multi-paragraph quote?
Consecutive > lines merge into one blockquote. For multiple paragraphs, put a > on the blank line between them too:
> First paragraph of the quote.
>
> Second paragraph, same quote.
First paragraph of the quote.
Second paragraph, same quote.
Can you nest quotes inside quotes?
Yes — stack > characters. Standard when quoting a reply chain:
> The report is ready.
>> Didn't we agree on Friday?
The report is ready.
Didn't we agree on Friday?
Can a blockquote contain lists, code, or other markdown?
Everything works inside a blockquote — keep prefixing each line with > :
> Steps to reproduce:
> 1. Open the app
> 2. Run:
> ```bash
> npm test
> ```
What are GitHub's [!NOTE] and [!WARNING] quotes?
GitHub (and some other renderers) turn blockquotes that start with a special marker into colored callouts/alerts:
> [!NOTE]
> Useful information users should know.
> [!WARNING]
> Critical content demanding attention.
The five types are [!NOTE], [!TIP], [!IMPORTANT], [!WARNING], and [!CAUTION]. On renderers without the feature they degrade gracefully into a normal quote with the literal marker text.