How to Add a Blockquote in WordPress?

Key Takeaways

  • Nexter Blocks offers a Blockquote block that highlights important content on WordPress websites.
  • The Blockquote block includes two preset styles, allowing users to choose their preferred design.
  • Users can add an author's name and an icon when using the Modern style of the Blockquote block.
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A blockquote serves as a powerful tool to emphasize important quotes, citations, or excerpts from other sources, allowing you to showcase ideas and insights in a visually distinct manner.

With the Blockquote block from Nexter Blocks, you can easily highlight important parts of content on your WordPress website.

Required Setup

  • Make sure the default WordPress Block editor is active. 
  • You need to have the Nexter Blocks plugin installed and activated.
  • Make sure the Blockquote block is activated. To verify this, visit Nexter → Blocks → and search for Blockquote and activate.

Learn via Video Tutorial

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How to activate the Blockquote Block?

Go to 

  • Nexter Blocks 
  • Search the block name and turn on the toggle.

Nexter Blocks Blockquote Activation

Key Features

  • Two styles – You can easily choose from two preset styles.

How to Use the Blockquote Block?

Add the Blockquote block to the page.

Then click on the Design from Scratch button to design the layout from scratch.

blockquote design type

Note: By clicking on the Import Pre-Designed Template button, you can import a preset template and customize it as per your requirements.

In the Style section, you’ll find two pre-defined styles. 

Let’s select the Modern style here.

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In the Author field, you can add the author’s name.

Note: The Author field is only available for the Modern style.

Then in the Quote Description section, you have to add the content for the blockquote.

From the Alignment section, you can align the blockquote content.

Then, from the Icon section, you can add an icon to the blockquote.

Note: The Icon option is only available for the Modern style.

How to Style the Blockquote Block?

You can style the Blockquote from the Style tab. Styling options will vary for both the styles.

Content – From here, you can manage blockquote content style.

blockquote style new

Background – From here, you can manage the blockquote background style for normal and hover states.

Advanced options remain common for all our blocks, you can explore all it options from here.

View Advanced tab tutorial.

About the Author

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Related Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if the Blockquote block isn't showing up in Nexter Blocks?

If the Blockquote block isn't visible, ensure that the Nexter Blocks plugin is installed and activated. You can check this by going to Nexter u2192 Blocks and searching for Blockquote. If itu2019s not activated, turn on the toggle to make it available for use.

Are there any limitations to using the Blockquote block?

One limitation is that the Author field is only available when using the Modern style of the Blockquote block. If you select the other style, you won't have the option to add an author's name, which could be important for attribution.

What is the best way to style the Blockquote block for readability?

For optimal readability, consider using the background style options to create contrast between the blockquote and the surrounding content. Adjusting the hover states can also enhance user interaction. Explore the Style tab for these options to ensure your blockquote stands out.

Last reviewed: April 14, 2026

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