--- title: "How to Add a Blockquote in WordPress?" url: https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-a-blockquote-in-wordpress/ date: 2024-12-04 modified: 2026-09-19 lang: en author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "A quotation set in the same type as the body text reads as more body text. Pulling it out is what makes a reader stop at it. The Blockquote block..." image: https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/How-to-Add-a-Blockquote-in-WordPress_-1024x519.jpg word_count: 442 --- # How to Add a Blockquote in WordPress? ## Key Takeaways - Nexter Blocks Blockquote funciona como un bloque gratuito en Nexter Blocks y en Nexter Blocks Pro, y se activa en Nexter > Blocks dentro del panel de WordPress. - Blockquote renderiza un elemento blockquote real, con marca de cita y crédito de autor separados, y el estilo elegido se escribe en el marcado como una clase tpgb-quote-style-N. - Blockquote limita cada bloque a una sola cita, no incluye campo de enlace de cita y funciona mejor con una o dos frases; las citas largas suelen quedar mejor como texto del cuerpo. A quotation set in the same type as the body text reads as more body text. Pulling it out is what makes a reader stop at it. The Blockquote block gives the quote its own styling, a quote mark and an author credit, in several ready-made arrangements. [LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-blockquote-block/) ## Before You Start - **Edition:** Free — works in Nexter Blocks (free) and with Nexter Blocks Pro.- **Block to enable:** Blockquote, switched on under **Nexter > Blocks** in your WordPress dashboard. ## Video Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eayx6gHB--Q ## Steps - Add the **Blockquote** block to your page. ![Adding the Blockquote block](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nexter-Blocks-Blockquote-Activation.png) - Type the **quotation**. ![Entering the quotation text](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/blockquote-design-type-1024x192.png) - Add the **author name**, or leave it empty. ![Adding the author credit](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/blockquote-content-new.png) - Choose a **style** — the styles differ in where the quote mark sits and how the credit is laid out. ![Choosing the blockquote style](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/blockquote-style-new.png) - Set the quote colour, typography and spacing, then publish. ## How It Behaves The Blockquote renders a real `blockquote` element, so the quotation is marked up as a quotation rather than as styled text. - **The style you choose is written into the markup** — measured, the inner wrapper carries a `tpgb-quote-style-N` class matching your choice.- **Styles differ in height, not only decoration.** Measured on the same quotation: style 1 rendered 78 pixels tall and style 2 rendered 115.- **The quote mark is part of the block**, rendered as its own element, so it can be coloured separately from the text.- **The author credit is optional** — leave it blank for an unattributed quote.- Measured with Nexter Blocks Pro deactivated: this block renders identically. It is a free block. ## Limitations - **One quotation per block.** For several quotes use a listing or carousel block.- **There is no citation link field** — the author is plain text. Put a source link in the paragraph below if you need one.- **Long quotations fight the styling.** Pull quotes work best at a sentence or two; a full paragraph is usually better left as body text.- Quote marks are decorative, so they do not replace proper quotation punctuation in the text. ## Troubleshooting ### The author name is not showing Check the author field is filled in — it is optional, so an empty field simply renders no credit. ### The quote mark is the wrong colour It has its own colour setting, separate from the quotation text. ### My quote looks cramped Different styles give the text different room. Measured: style 2 is noticeably taller than style 1 for the same quotation. Try another style, or increase the padding. ### I want the quotation to be a heading It should not be. A quotation is marked up as a quotation; use the [Heading block](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-heading-in-wordpress/) for headings so the page outline stays correct. ## Related Docs - [Add a heading in WordPress](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-heading-in-wordpress/)- [Add an image in WordPress](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-image-in-wordpress/)- [Add blank space in WordPress](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-blank-space-on-wordpress/)- [Advanced tab settings](https://nexterwp.com/docs/use-advanced-tab-in-nexter-blocks/) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Why does a blockquote look like normal body text in WordPress?** A: A quotation reads like body text when it is not pulled out visually, which is why the Blockquote block gives it its own styling, quote mark, and author credit. In Nexter Blocks, that separation helps the quote stand out without turning it into a heading. The block also renders a real blockquote element, so the markup matches the content type instead of just styling plain text. **Q: How do I add a blockquote in WordPress with Nexter Blocks?** A: The basic flow is simple: add the Blockquote block, type the quotation, add the author name if you want one, choose a style, then set the quote colour, typography, and spacing before publishing. Nexter Blocks gives you several ready-made arrangements, so the main decision is which layout fits the quote length and page design best. The style choice changes where the quote mark sits and how the credit is laid out. **Q: What should I do if the author name is not showing in my quote?** A: An empty author field is treated as intentional, so no credit appears when that field is left blank. That makes the author optional rather than required. If you want attribution to show up, fill in the author name instead of assuming it will display automatically. This is useful when you want an unattributed pull quote or when the source should stay out of the design. **Q: Why is my quote mark a different colour from the text?** A: The quote mark has its own colour setting and is rendered as its own element, separate from the quotation text. That means changing text colour does not automatically change the mark. In practice, this is helpful when you want contrast or a subtle accent, but it also explains why mismatched colours can happen if only one setting gets updated. **Q: What is the best style for a short pull quote in WordPress?** A: Short quotes work best here because long quotations fight the styling. The page notes that pull quotes are strongest at a sentence or two, while a full paragraph usually belongs in body text. Style choice also affects height: on the same quotation, style 1 rendered 78 pixels tall and style 2 rendered 115, so taller styles give more breathing room when spacing feels tight. **Q: Can I use this blockquote for multiple quotes or source links?** A: One Blockquote block holds one quotation only, so several quotes need a listing or carousel block instead. It also does not include a citation link field, because the author is plain text rather than a linked source. If you need to show where a quote came from, place the source link in the paragraph below it rather than inside the block itself.