q

A quotation element (<q>) indicates content quoted from another source. This element is used for short quotes which are displayed inline. Use the long quote element (<lq>) for quotations that should be set off from the surrounding text. If the quote ends a sentence, do not include the period within the <q> element unless it is part of the actual quote.

Do not use the q element to:

• Text reference to other topics.

  Instead, you can reference other topics using a relationship table or an xref element.

• Set off new words or phrases you are introducing. For example, to quote someone else.

• Highlight or emphasize a phrase or a word.