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title: "Blockquote Widget: Settings Overview"
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# Blockquote Widget: Settings Overview

## Key Takeaways

- Blockquote widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor highlights important content on Elementor websites.
- Users can choose from multiple styles for the Blockquote widget, including options to add images and tweet buttons.
- Style 2 of the Blockquote widget allows users to include an author's name and description.
- The Drop Cap toggle is available in Style 1, enabling a decorative first letter in the blockquote.

Blockquotes can be an effective way to highlight certain parts of content. Blockquotes effortlessly draw attention to key information, making it stand out this way you can enhance the user experience and readability.

With the Blockquote widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily highlight important parts of content on your Elementor website.

[LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/elementor-blockquote/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text)

## Required Setup

- [Elementor FREE Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/) installed & activated.

- You need to have [The Plus Addons for Elementor ](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-plus-addons-for-elementor-page-builder/)plugin installed and activated.

- Make sure the Blockquote widget is activated. To verify this, visit The Plus Addons → Widgets → and search for Blockquote and activate.

## Learn via Video Tutorial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma7YtFHXIrs

## How to Activate the Blockquote Widget?

Go to 

- **The Plus Addons **→** Widgets **

- **Search **the widget name** **and** turn on the toggle.**

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tpae-Blockquote-Activate-1024x323.png)

## Key Features

- **Multiple styles** - You can easily choose from multiple styles.

- **Add image **- You can easily add an image.

- **Add tweet button** - You can easily [add a tweet button to tweet the page or the blockquote content.](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//click-to-tweet-text-box-in-elementor/)

## How to Add a Blockquote in Elementor for Free?

To add a blockquote in Elementor, add the Blockquote widget to the page.

### Layout

In the **Style** section, you’ll find two styles. 

Let’s select **Style 2** here.

Then, from the **Alignment** section, you can align the blockquote content for responsive devices.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tpae-Blockquote-Layout-Style2.gif)

Then, in the **Description** section, you have to add the content for the blockquote.

In the **Author** field, you can add the author's name.

In the **Author Description** field, you can add the author’s description.

> *Note: The Author and Author Description are only available for Style 2.*

From the **Icon **group control, you can add an icon or SVG to the blockquote using the **Icon Library** section.

From the **Position **dropdown, you can set the icon position to Top, Bottom, or Both.

From the **Alignment **dropdown, you can set the icon alignment to Left or Right.

From the **Tweet** group control, you can add an icon or SVG to the tweet button using the **Tweet Icon** section.

In the **Text **field, you have to add the twitter button text.

By enabling the **Tweet Current Page** toggle, you can tweet using the current page URL.

From the **Image** toggle, you can add an image to the blockquote using the **Select** section.

> *Note: In Style 1 you won’t find the Icon and Image toggles.*

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tpae-Blockquote-Layout-Style1.png)

### Extra Options

When Style 1 is selected, you’ll see the Drop Cap toggle. From here, you can add a drop cap to the blockquote content.

> *Note: A drop cap is a big and fancy first letter you might see at the beginning of a story or a chapter. It's made to look special and stands out from the other letters.* 

From the **Border Layout** section, you can select from different pre-defined layouts.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tpae-Blockquote-Extra-Options.gif)

## How to Style the Blockquote Widget in Elementor?

You can style the Blockquote from the Style tab. Styling options will vary for Style 1 and Style 2.

**Typography** - From here, you can manage the blockquote content style.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tpae-Blockquote-Style-Style2.png)

**Description** - From here, you can manage the blockquote content padding and margin.

**Drop Cap** - You’ll see this option when Drop Cap is enabled in Style 1. From here, you can manage the drop cap style.

**Author** - You’ll see this option when Style 2 is selected. From here, you can style the author name and description separately.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tpae-Blockquote-Style-Style2-Author.gif)

**Background Options** - From here, you can style the blockquote container background.

**On Scroll View Animation** -  This is our global extension available for all our widgets, which adds scrolling animation as the widget comes into the viewport. You can learn more about this from here.

Advanced options remain common for all our widgets; you can explore all their options from here.

[View Advanced tab tutorial.](https://docs.posimyth.com/tpae/advanced-tab/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: How do I activate the Blockquote widget in The Plus Addons for Elementor?**
A: To activate the Blockquote widget, navigate to The Plus Addons u2192 Widgets. Search for 'Blockquote' and toggle it on. This step is crucial to ensure the widget is available for use on your Elementor site.

**Q: What are the key features of the Blockquote widget?**
A: The Blockquote widget offers multiple styles, the ability to add images, and a tweet button for sharing content. These features enhance the visual appeal and interactivity of your blockquotes, making them more engaging for users.

**Q: What common mistakes do people make when using the Blockquote widget?**
A: A common mistake is not utilizing the styling options available for different styles. For instance, Style 2 allows for an author name and description, which can enhance credibility. Ignoring these features can lead to less impactful blockquotes.

**Q: What is the best way to style the Blockquote widget for readability?**
A: To enhance readability, focus on typography and background options in the Style tab. Adjusting padding and margin can also help create a visually appealing layout. Remember, a well-styled blockquote can significantly improve user engagement.

**Q: Does the Blockquote widget work on mobile devices?**
A: The Blockquote widget is designed to be responsive. You can align the blockquote content for different devices in the Layout section, ensuring it looks good on mobile and tablet screens. This is essential for maintaining a professional appearance across all devices.