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This is a documentation subpage for Template:QT.
It contains usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page.

Usage

This template creates a beautifully formatted quote box. It is designed to be used in articles, user pages, or project pages to highlight a specific quote with proper attribution.

Syntax

{{QT
| quote = The exact text of the quote.
| speaker = Person who said it (or author).
| date = Date the quote was given.
| source = Link or reference to the source.
}}

Parameters

Parameter	Description
`quote`	The text of the quote. Do not include quotation marks; the template adds them automatically.
`speaker`	The name of the person, author, or entity who made the quote.
`date`	The date or year the quote was made (e.g., "January 2020" or "2023").
`source`	The source of the quote. You can use a `<ref>` tag, an external link, or plain text.

Examples

Using <ref> tags (Recommended)

{{QT
| quote = We will destroy everything.
| speaker = Dr Doom
| date = January 2020
| source = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://example.com |title=Sharjeel Imam Speech |access-date=2026-10-04}}</ref>
}}

Renders as:

“We will destroy everything.”

— Dr Doom, January 2020^{^[1]}

Using External Links

{{QT
| quote = Knowledge is power.
| speaker = Francis Bacon
| source = [https://example.com Full speech]
}}

Renders as:

“Knowledge is power.”

— Francis Bacon^{Full speech}

Using Plain Text

{{QT
| quote = Knowledge is power.
| speaker = Francis Bacon
| source = The Hindu, 2024
}}

Renders as:

“Knowledge is power.”

— Francis Bacon^{The Hindu, 2024}

TemplateData

Creates a styled quote box with attribution.

Template parameters
Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Quote	`quote`	The text of the quote. Do not include quotation marks.	String	required
Speaker / Author	`speaker`	The person or entity who said or wrote the quote.	String	optional
Date	`date`	The date or year the quote was given.	String	optional
Source	`source`	The source of the quote (use <ref> tags, an external link, or plain text).	String	optional

↑ "Sharjeel Imam Speech". Retrieved 2026-10-04.

[1] "Sharjeel Imam Speech". Retrieved 2026-10-04.

[1]

Full speech

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 === Parameters ===
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-! Parameter !! Description !! Required?
+! Parameter !! Description
 |-
 | <code>quote</code> || The text of the quote. Do not include quotation marks; the template adds them automatically.
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 | <code>date</code> || The date or year the quote was made (e.g., "January 2020" or "2023").
 |-
-| <code>source</code> || The source of the quote. You can use a <code>&lt;ref&gt;</code> tag, an external link, or plain text.|}
+| <code>source</code> || The source of the quote. You can use a <code>&lt;ref&gt;</code> tag, an external link, or plain text.
+|}
 == Examples ==