How to Add a Block Quote in Confluence (3 Methods Compared)
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A block quote sets a passage apart from the surrounding text — usually indented with a left border — to indicate that the words are quoted from another source. Confluence does not have a dedicated "quote block" button, but there are three reliable ways to create one. This guide walks through each and helps you pick the right one.
What you'll learn
- The native method (toolbar Indent) — no app required
- The Markdown method (
>syntax) — fastest for keyboard users - The macro method (Content Formatting) — most styling control
- How to nest quotes and add attribution