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# Quotes
To insert or format text into a block quote, use the keyboard shortcut **`Cmd/Ctrl`** + **`Shift`** + **`U`** or click the quote icon in the formatting bar.
You can also type **`/quote`** to insert the quote in the note editor.
You can change the background color of the block quote by clicking/tapping the icon in the top right corner of the block quote and seleting the background color option.
in the formatting bar.
You can also type **`/quote`** to insert the quote in the note editor.
You can change the background color of the block quote by clicking/tapping the 
icon in the top right corner of the block quote and seleting the background color option.