How to Add a Blockquote to a Document in Linear
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Learn how to easily add a blockquote to your documents in Linear to highlight important text or quotes.
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Here's how to add a blockquote to a document in Linear
- Open Your Document
Navigate to and open the specific document in Linear where you intend to insert a blockquote. This is the first step to modifying any document content.
- Position Your Cursor
Click within the document's content area to place your text cursor at the exact spot where you want the blockquote to appear. This determines the insertion point.
- Open the Formatting Menu
Type a forward slash (/) directly into the document. This action will trigger a pop-up formatting menu, offering various content block options.
- Select Blockquote
From the displayed formatting menu, locate and click on the "Blockquote" option. This will insert a blockquote element into your document at the cursor's position.
- Add Content to the Blockquote
Once the blockquote is inserted, you can immediately begin typing or pasting text into it. The text will be formatted as a blockquote, typically with an indentation and a vertical line.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can open the formatting menu by typing a forward slash (/) anywhere in the document where you want to add content.



