Template:QT

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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.

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

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[Edit template data]

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

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