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Templates relating to quotations. For quotations in articles, either <blockquote>...</blockquote> or the {{ Quote }} template should suffice. Templates that add quotation marks, especially decorative ones such as {{ Cquote }} , are reserved for pull quotes (i.e. should be avoided in articles).
To quote a multi-paragraph excerpt or other block content instead of an inline entry, use {{talk quote block}} (a.k.a. {} or the shortcut {}) (for "talk quote, option 2"). To format examples, especially when using quotation marks or italics could be confusing and an inline typeface change is needed, use {} or one of its subtemplates (used ...
{{Quotation templates}} This template's initial visibility currently defaults to autocollapse , meaning that if there is another collapsible item on the page (a navbox, sidebar , or table with the collapsible attribute ), it is hidden apart from its title bar; if not, it is fully visible.
A quotation is not a facsimile and, in most cases, it is not a requirement that the original formatting be preserved. Formatting and other purely typographical elements of quoted text [n] should be adapted to English Wikipedia's conventions without comment, provided that doing so will not change or obscure meaning or intent of the text. These ...
insert description here Template parameters [Edit template data] Parameter Description Type Status Quoted material 1 String required Author 2 String optional Title 3 String optional Publication 4 Use <ref>and {{Cite book}} etc. String optional Alignment align Alignment of the quote box on the page—left center / none. Defaults to none alignment. Suggested values left center right none String ...
Put a quote, and its source, inside a box, with flexible control over bordering, background color, alignment, and other features Template parameters [Edit template data] This template prefers block formatting of parameters. Parameter Description Type Status CSS class class Optional CSS class to modify or override the default class ''quotebox''. Care should be used when using this parameter ...
The quotation must be useful and aid understanding of the subject; irrelevant quotations should be removed. All quotations must be attributed to their sources. Unlike fair-use images, quotations are permitted on talk pages and project pages where they are useful for discussion but the requirements listed above should still be observed.
Sections usually consist of paragraphs of running prose, each dealing with a particular point or idea. Single-sentence paragraphs can inhibit the flow of the text; by the same token, long paragraphs become hard to read. Between paragraphs—as between sections—there should be only a single blank line. First lines are not indented.