Block quotes in Squarespace's classic editor enhance your content's visual appeal and readability. Here's how to create and customize them effectively:

Creating a Block Quote

1. Add the quote text:

• Create a new Text block
• Enter your quote text
• Select appropriate formatting (Heading format recommended for version 7.0)

2. Position the quote:

• Hover over the block edge until cursor becomes a hand
• Click and drag the block to desired location
• Drop when gray indicator shows preferred position

Uses for Block Quotes:

• Important business information
• Interview highlights
• Customer testimonials
• Key document excerpts

Customizing Your Block Quote

Version 7.1:

1. Open Site Styles panel
2. Click Fonts to adjust typography
3. Click Colors to modify color scheme
4. Save changes

Version 7.0:

1. Return to Website panel
2. Click Design, then Site Styles
3. Modify style adjustments for chosen format
4. Save changes

Pro Tips:

• Use separate Text blocks for quotes
• Consider SEO when using heading formats
• Vary size and font style for visual interest
• Float other block types (images, etc.) for better layout
• Use block quotes to break up long text sections

Note: Block quotes differ from standard citation options and Quote blocks, offering more flexibility in formatting and styling.

Remember: Block quotes can incorporate any block type, allowing creative layout options to enhance your content's visual appeal and readability.

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