What does the <blockquote> tag do?

The

tag is specifically designed to define a section of text that is quoted from another source. When you use this tag, browsers typically render the included text in a way that visually distinguishes it as a quotation, often by indenting it or displaying it in italics. This semantic meaning not only helps in the organization of the content on a webpage but also improves accessibility, allowing assistive technologies to properly convey to users that the enclosed text is a quotation.

By utilizing the

tag, you provide clear context and attribution for quoted material, which is crucial in written work for giving proper credit to the original authors or speakers. This approach enhances the credibility and integrity of the content presented.