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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. This template can be used as either
“”
or
“”
.
Syntax
{{QT
| quote = The exact text of the quote.
| speaker = Person who said it (or author).
| date = Date the quote was given.
| source = Link to the source.
}}
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Required? |
|---|---|---|
quote |
The text of the quote. Do not include quotation marks; the template adds them automatically. | Yes |
speaker |
The name of the person, author, or entity who made the quote. (You can also use author or by if you prefer). |
No |
date |
The date or year the quote was made (e.g., "January 2020" or "2023"). | No |
source |
The full URL to the source (e.g., a news article, video, or book). | No |
Examples
Full usage
{{QT
| quote = The Sun rises in the east.
| speaker = Dr Doom
| date = January 2020
| source = https://example.com/drdom
}}
Renders as:
“The Sun rises in the east.”
— Dr Doom, January 2020https://example.com/drdom
Minimal usage (only quote)
{{QT
| quote = Knowledge is power.
}}
Renders as:
“Knowledge is power.”
TemplateData
Creates a styled quote box with attribution.
| 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 URL | source | The full URL to the source of the quote. | URL | optional |