In HTML, the <q> element is used to define a short inline quotation. The <q> element is used to enclose the quoted text, and browsers typically render it with quotation marks.

Here's an example of how the <q> element is used:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>HTML Quotation Example</title>
</head>
<body>

    <p>The <q>quick brown fox</q> jumps over the lazy dog.</p>

</body>
</html>

In this example:

  • The text "quick brown fox" is enclosed within the <q> element.
  • Browsers will typically render the quoted text with quotation marks.

It's important to note that the <q> element is specifically designed for short, inline quotations. For longer block quotations, you should use the <blockquote> element. 

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>HTML Quotation with Output Example</title>
</head>
<body>

    <blockquote>
        <p>The only way to do great work is to love what you do.</p>
        <footer>- Steve Jobs</footer>
    </blockquote>

</body>
</html>