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 Unlike an inline (or in-text) quotations, which are integrated into the text, a **block quotation is a longer quotation, usually from another source, set off from surrounding text by paragraph breaks**. Unlike an inline (or in-text) quotations, which are integrated into the text, a **block quotation is a longer quotation, usually from another source, set off from surrounding text by paragraph breaks**.
  
-These should be tagged using the ''Quote'' style. +These should be tagged using the ''Quote'' style. 
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 +<note>Quote style can only exist on its own. It can not be combined with other styles. This also means it can not be inline with Normal style (i.e. at then end of a sentence, or part of a Normal Styled paragraph). Sometimes the use of emphasis will be better, or even no styling if the meaning can be understood by reading the text. If in doubt, ask!</note>
  
 Block quotations are commonly seen as quotations in [[public:nnels:etext:epigraph|epigraphs]], [[public:nnels:etext:book-reviews-praise|books reviews or endorsements]], and as long quotations taken from other sources within the body of the text. This style can also be used for quoting a poem, song, or letter. If in doubt, ask! Block quotations are commonly seen as quotations in [[public:nnels:etext:epigraph|epigraphs]], [[public:nnels:etext:book-reviews-praise|books reviews or endorsements]], and as long quotations taken from other sources within the body of the text. This style can also be used for quoting a poem, song, or letter. If in doubt, ask!
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 Block quotations may have an attribution associated with the quotation, which should be marked using the custom ''Citation'' style. See [[public:nnels:etext:author-citation-styles|Author and Citation Style]] for more information. Block quotations may have an attribution associated with the quotation, which should be marked using the custom ''Citation'' style. See [[public:nnels:etext:author-citation-styles|Author and Citation Style]] for more information.
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 Make sure that the citation and quote style are separate. If the citation/author is on the same line as the quote, separate it by a single paragraph break and then apply the styles. This will ensure there is no doubling of styles and will avoid any issues in conversion to EPUB3. [[https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYQUb9dM6x|Here is a link to a tutorial showing you how to do this.]]</note> Make sure that the citation and quote style are separate. If the citation/author is on the same line as the quote, separate it by a single paragraph break and then apply the styles. This will ensure there is no doubling of styles and will avoid any issues in conversion to EPUB3. [[https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYQUb9dM6x|Here is a link to a tutorial showing you how to do this.]]</note>
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 +<note tip>If you have any questions, check the archive below, if still not clear, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:q_a|Production Q&A]]
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