When writing an essay or other type of academic paper in Google Docs, you may need to use a block quote to quote a lengthy passage from a source. A block quote is a quote that is longer than four lines of text and is indented from the left margin. Here’s how to do a block quote in Google Docs.

Step 1: Highlight the text you want to quote

To select the text you want to quote, click and drag your cursor over the text. If the text is longer than what can fit in the visible area, you can click and drag the scroll bar to select the entire passage.

Step 2: Insert a Quote

Next, you’ll need to insert a quote. To do this, go to the “Insert” menu and select “Quote”.

Step 3: Format the Quote

Once you’ve inserted the quote, you’ll need to format it. To do this, click on the quote and use the ruler at the top of the page to indent the quote from the left margin. The first line of the quote should be indented further than the rest of the quote.

Step 4: Add Attribution

If you’re quoting a source, you’ll need to add attribution. You can do this either before or after the quote. To add attribution, you can either type the author’s name and publication information manually, or you can use a citation generator like EasyBib or Citation Machine.

Step 5: Review Your Work

After you’ve formatted the quote and added attribution, review your work to make sure it looks the way you want it to. Check to see that the entire quote is indented from the left margin and that the attribution is correct.

Using block quotes in Google Docs is a simple way to incorporate lengthy quotes into your writing without disrupting the flow of your paper. By following these steps, you can easily insert and format quotes to make your work look professional and polished.