Template:QT/doc

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 Using External Links {{QT | quote = Knowledge is power. | speaker = Francis Bacon | source = [https://example.com Full speech] }} Renders as: “Knowledge is power.” — Francis Bacon Using Plain Text {{QT | quote = Knowledge is power. | speaker = Francis Bacon | source = The Hindu, 2024 }} Renders as: “Knowledge is power.” — Francis Bacon 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