# MD027 - No multiple spaces after quote marker
Aliases: `no-multiple-space-blockquote`
## What this rule does
Ensures quoted text has only one space after the > symbol, not multiple spaces.
## Why this matters
- **Consistency**: Extra spaces create uneven indentation in quotes
- **Readability**: Consistent spacing makes quoted content easier to follow
- **Standards**: One space after > is the Markdown convention
## Examples
### ✅ Correct
```markdown
> This is a properly formatted quote.
> Each line has one space after the > symbol.
>
> Even with paragraph breaks.
> > Nested quotes also follow this rule.
> > Each level has one space.
```
### ❌ Incorrect
<!-- rumdl-disable MD027 -->
```markdown
> This quote has two spaces after >
> This line has three spaces
> This line has four spaces
> > Nested quote with extra spaces
```
### 🔧 Fixed
```markdown
> This quote has two spaces after >
> This line has three spaces
> This line has four spaces
> > Nested quote with extra spaces
```
## Configuration
This rule has no configuration options.
## Automatic fixes
This rule automatically removes extra spaces, leaving just one space after each > symbol.
## Learn more
- [CommonMark block quotes](https://spec.commonmark.org/0.31.2/#block-quotes) - Technical specification for quotes
- [Markdown Guide - Blockquotes](https://www.markdownguide.org/basic-syntax/#blockquotes-1) - Quote formatting guide
## Related rules
- [MD028](md028.md) - No blank lines inside quotes
- [MD009](md009.md) - No trailing spaces
- [MD032](md032.md) - Lists should be surrounded by blank lines