Block Quote Formatter
Format long quotes as block quotations with proper indentation. Auto-detects whether your quote qualifies as a block quote based on your selected citation style.
APA (7th Edition) Block Quote Rules
- Threshold: 40+ words
- Indent: 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) from the left margin
- No quotation marks. Citation appears after the closing period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I use a block quote?
- Use a block quote for direct quotations of 40 or more words in APA, 4 or more lines in MLA, or 100 or more words in Chicago. Shorter quotes should be inline with quotation marks.
- How do I format a block quote in APA?
- In APA style, indent the entire block quote 0.5 inches from the left margin. Do not use quotation marks. Place the parenthetical citation after the closing punctuation.
- Do block quotes need quotation marks?
- No. Block quotes are set off from the main text by indentation, so quotation marks are not used. The visual separation replaces the need for quotation marks.
- Where does the citation go in a block quote?
- In APA, the citation goes after the final period. In MLA, the citation goes after the final period but before the paragraph's end. In Chicago, a footnote number goes after the final period.