Free Markdown Quote Generator

Create a Markdown blockquote from plain text, format several paragraphs, add an optional attribution, or nest a reply. Edit the generated Markdown, check the rich preview, then copy it into a README, note, article, or documentation page.

Create a Markdown quote
Quote workshop

Build the blockquote, not the decoration

Portable > syntax stays readable in the source and predictable across CommonMark-style renderers.

Quote level
Generated MarkdownEdit the result before copying if needed.

Standard Markdown does not define a semantic attribution field or Discord-style >>> mode.

Rendered blockquote preview

Add quote text to see the rendered result.

Direct answer

How to make a quote in Markdown

Add > and a space at the start of the line. Prefix every line in a multiline quote, and keep > on empty lines between quoted paragraphs.

> Write for the reader who has the problem now.

How to create a Markdown blockquote

Generate the portable source first, then confirm it in the renderer where the quote will be published.

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Add the quote text

Paste one line, wrapped text, or several paragraphs. Your wording remains unchanged.

02

Choose the quote level

Use a standard quote or up to two nested levels. Add a plain-text attribution only when you need one.

03

Preview and copy

Edit the generated Markdown, inspect the rendered blockquote, then copy the exact source into the final editor.

Markdown blockquote examples

These patterns cover the quote structures that are useful across CommonMark-style renderers.

Simple quote

> Keep the source simple and portable.

Use one marker for a short quotation, excerpt, or note that should be visually separated from the surrounding text.

Two paragraphs

> First quoted paragraph.
>
> Second quoted paragraph.

Keep the marker on the blank line so the second paragraph remains inside the same blockquote.

Nested quote

> Original point
>
>> A reply inside the quote

Repeat the marker for a reply or quotation inside another quote. Deep nesting becomes difficult to follow quickly.

Quote with attribution

> Clear writing starts with a clear decision.
>
> — Editorial note

The attribution is ordinary quoted text. Standard Markdown does not turn it into verified citation metadata.

What this quote generator creates

The tool builds readable Markdown source. It does not invent platform-specific behavior or verify who originally said a quotation.

Portable blockquote structure

  • One to three readable quote levels
  • Markers on multiline and blank quoted lines
  • Optional plain-text attribution
  • Editable output and rendered preview

Boundaries kept explicit

  • No Discord >>> mode
  • No GitHub alert or callout syntax
  • No quotation-source verification
  • No promise of identical destination styling

CommonMark, GFM, and platform-specific quotes

Basic > blockquotes belong to Markdown's portable core. GitHub Flavored Markdown keeps that structure, while Discord multiline quotes, GitHub alerts, documentation callouts, and note components use separate dialect rules. The renderer controls borders, colors, spacing, and typography.

Continue with the right Markdown tool

Use the generated quote inside a full document, review its syntax, or convert the finished source.

Open the Markdown Cheat SheetReview blockquotes alongside headings, lists, links, tables, and code.Write in the Markdown EditorPlace the quote inside an editable document with a live rich preview.Preview a Markdown fileOpen an existing .md file and inspect the rendered document.Convert Markdown to WordExport the finished source as an editable DOCX document.

Markdown quote generator FAQs

Portable syntax, nested quotes, attribution, and renderer differences.

How do I quote text in Markdown?

Add > followed by a space at the start of the quoted line. Prefix each line in a multiline quote so the source remains clear and portable.

How do I create a multiline blockquote in Markdown?

Start every quoted line with >. To separate quoted paragraphs, include an otherwise blank line that also starts with >.

How do I nest a blockquote?

Use two markers for the next level: >> Nested quote. Add one marker for each deeper level, but keep nesting shallow enough to read.

Can a Markdown quote include bold text, links, lists, or code?

Yes. A blockquote can contain other Markdown blocks and inline syntax. Extensions still depend on the final renderer, so check the destination before publishing.

How do I add an author to a Markdown quote?

Markdown has no standard attribution field. Add an em dash and the author or source as a normal quoted line, or use the destination platform's citation component when semantic metadata matters.

Is >>> a standard Markdown blockquote?

> is the portable Markdown blockquote marker. Some platforms give >>> special behavior, but this generator does not treat that platform-specific syntax as standard Markdown.

Why did the second paragraph leave my blockquote?

The blank line between quoted paragraphs also needs a > marker. Keep that empty quoted line, then begin the next paragraph with > again.