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How do I get MLA block quotes in LaTeX?

TeX - LaTeX Asked by Proudmuslim on June 14, 2021

Using the following code produces block quotes with incorrect margins, as I have to follow MLA format.

begin{quote}
<text>
end{quote}

Result:
Incorrect quote margins

What I need is a .5 inch increase on the left margin while the right margin is left alone, which would look like this:

Google Docs

The first image is from LaTeX, and the second is from google docs, however the latter is formatted correctly.

One Answer

Here, I use leftskip=.5in and noindent to achieve it, for the duration of the quote. I also use bigskip for a vertical skip.

documentclass{article}
usepackage{lipsum}
begin{document}
lipsum[1]

leftskip=0.5inbigskipnoindent
lipsum[2]

leftskip=0ptbigskip
lipsum[3]
end{document}

enter image description here

Correct answer by Steven B. Segletes on June 14, 2021

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