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Block text is a style of writing that uses left margins, justification and spaces to create an even more polished look. It’s ideal for academic and business documents. It’s especially useful in quoting long sections of text, as it gives the document a more professional and uniform appearance.
Word has several ways to create this type of text. The most basic method involves selecting vast swaths of text with your mouse. The most advanced way is to mark text using the F8 key on your keyboard.
Unlike the click-and-drag selection method, this technique does not select text within your cursor’s range. It marks the entire block of text between the point where you press the F8 key and all the text between it and the text that’s marked with the F8 command.
You can use this simple method to create block quotes, but you’ll need to repeat it for every additional quote you add to your document. You can also use this method to make a single quote stand out more, and you can even add formatting like italics or bold fonts to the text.
Indent the quote 0.5 cm in size
When a block quote is indented correctly, it should look separate from the rest of the document. To do this, you can use Word’s Indent & Spacing tab in the Paragraph menu to apply an indent to the selected text.
Both APA and MLA require that block quotes have 0.5 cm left indents. If you’re unsure of the correct indent size, check your academic style guide. You can then set the “Left Indent” value to 0.5 cm and then use the arrow keys in front of the indent size box to increase the indent in 0.1 cm increments.
Change the indent to the proper size for APA or MLA
In addition to changing the indent to the right size, you can also set a custom indent size for your block quote. To do this, you can select the text and then go to the Indent & Spacing tab of the Paragraph menu.
Adding a block quote is a quick and easy process in Word. Whether you’re adding one block quote to an essay or creating a series of block quotes for a presentation, this quick and easy method can save you time and frustration.
Start by deciding what you want to say about the quote. You can choose a statement from the author’s words or one that fits the theme of your document. In either case, you’ll need to lead into the quote with a sentence that introduces it and tells your audience why it’s important. This introduction sentence should also include any citations that appear in the quote.
You may also want to lead into the quote with a short explanation of how you’re going to use the quote in your document. This explanation should be written in your own words and not the quote’s words, as this will help you avoid any ambiguities or misunderstandings about the block quote in your document.
