q
The q element includes content quoted from another source. This element is used for short quotes that are displayed inline. Use the long quote element (<lq>) for quotations that should be set off from the surrounding text or that contain multiple paragraphs.
Authors should not add quote punctuation manually when using the q element. Processors that render the q element SHOULD add appropriate styling, such as locale-specific quotation marks.
Content models
See appendix for information about this element in OASIS document type shells.
Inheritance
- topic/q
Example 84. Example
George said, <q>Disengage the power supply before servicing the unit.</q>
Attributes
The following attributes are available on this element:
Universal attribute group and
outputclass.
Parent topic