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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 Required?

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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 ! Parameter !! Description !! Required?
 |-
-| <code>quote</code> || The text of the quote. Do not include quotation marks; the template adds them automatically. || '''Yes'''
+| <code>quote</code> || The text of the quote. Do not include quotation marks; the template adds them automatically.
 |-
-| <code>speaker</code> || The name of the person, author, or entity who made the quote. || No
+| <code>speaker</code> || The name of the person, author, or entity who made the quote.
 |-
-| <code>date</code> || The date or year the quote was made (e.g., "January 2020" or "2023"). || No
+| <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. || No
+| <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 ==