How to Quote in Discord: > and >>> Examples (2026)

To quote one line in Discord, put > at the beginning of the line. To turn several lines into one block quote, put >>> before the first line. Include a space after the symbol.

> This is a single-line quote.

These are Discord's built-in block-quote formats. They work in channels and direct messages on desktop, web, iPhone, and Android.

How to Make a Single-Line Quote

1. Start a new line in the message box.
2. Type > , including the space.
3. Type or paste the text.
4. Send the message.

For example:

> The meeting starts at noon.

Only that line is quoted. Start the next line without > to return to regular text.

How to Make a Multi-Line Quote

Type >>> once at the beginning, then add all the lines you want in the quote:

>>> First quoted line
Second quoted line
Third quoted line

Everything after >>> in that message becomes part of the block quote. If you need normal text after it, send that text as a separate message.

How to Quote in Discord on Mobile

The iPhone and Android apps use the same Markdown syntax as desktop:

1. Open a channel or direct message.
2. Switch to the symbols keyboard.
3. Type > for one line or >>> for multiple lines.
4. Enter the quote and tap Send.

This creates a visual block quote; it does not link back to another person's message. If you need that connection and Discord offers Reply in the message menu, use Reply instead.

Block Quote vs. Reply

Block quotes can be edited like the rest of your message. A reply preserves context by pointing to the original Discord message.

Why a Discord Quote Is Not Working

• No space after >: use > quoted text, not >quoted text.
• Symbol is not first: begin the line with > instead of placing text before it.
• Wrong character: use the greater-than symbol (>), not a right arrow.
• Multi-line syntax is repeated: use >>> once before the first line, not before every line.

The official Discord Markdown guide documents both block-quote formats.

The same Markdown system also supports headings. The Discord big-text guide shows when to use #, ##, or ### instead of a quotation.

Quote Only Part of a Message

Copy the passage you need, place > before it, and add your response on a new unquoted line. For multiple copied lines, either add > to each line or use one >>> block.

Quote accurately and keep enough context that readers can understand the excerpt. For a direct response to an existing message, Reply is usually clearer than copying the text.

Frequently Asked Questions

What symbol makes a quote in Discord?

Use the greater-than symbol followed by a space: > . It must appear at the beginning of the line.

How do I quote multiple lines in Discord?

Put >>> before the first line. Discord includes the remaining lines in the same block quote.

Can I quote a message in a Discord DM?

Yes. Block-quote Markdown works in direct messages as well as server channels.

Do I need a Discord quote bot?

No. Discord supports single- and multi-line block quotes without a bot. A specialized bot may create images or saved quotations, but it is not needed for standard quote formatting.

Can I make quoted text small?

Block quotes and subtext are separate line-level formats. For small text, start a new line with -# and follow the Discord small-text guide.