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    I'm using a note with a salutation and a closing with one line of text in between the body and the closing. How do I use the block quote in this case?
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    Keep the original formatting, just like you would with a poem. Type out the quote using the spacing given in the note, with distinct lines for the salutation, body, and closing.
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    How should I make it indented if I'm not using Microsoft Word? Do I hit the space bar 8 times?
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    You should hit the space bar 5 times to indent to 1/2 inch (1.27 cm). You can also use the tab button on your keyboard.
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    What is the font for block quotation?
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    Use the same font that you used for the main body of your paper. You should not use a different font for block quotations.
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    Do I have to block a regular conversation between two people in my novel?
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    Generally, no, unless you are using the conversation in a formal piece of writing such as a literary analysis. If you write a conversation in an informal piece of writing, such as a short story, then you shouldn't block it.
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