What is a hanging quote?

A hanging quote is a type of quotation that is formatted so that the quoted text is indented from the left margin, creating a visually distinct block of text. This style is often used in academic writing or formal documents to highlight a significant passage or to separate it from the surrounding text. Hanging quotes typically do not use quotation marks, as the indentation itself signifies that the text is a quotation. They help emphasize the quoted material and improve readability.