Formatting Quotes: How It's Done

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Quoting external sources in forum discussions can be done in several ways. One method involves using the format [ quote=xxxx ] <stuff> [ /quote ], although the identifier is optional if the source is previously mentioned. Another approach is to highlight the desired text and select the 'reply' option from the popup menu, which includes a '+quote' feature. Alternatively, users can right-click to copy the text, paste it into the composition field, and manually add the quotation tags. Proper formatting enhances clarity and attribution in discussions.
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I was quoting an external source and a moderator put it in quote format. How is this done?
 
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One way is like this (but without the spaces):

[ quote=xxxx ] <stuff> [ /quote ]

You don't need the =xxxx if you have said ahead of time where the quote is from...
 
caz said:
I was quoting an external source and a moderator put it in quote format. How is this done?
The result above was done through click on the Reply link.
caz said:
I was quoting an external source and a moderator put it in quote format. How is this done?
The next quote above was done by highlighting the part wished to be quoted, and choosing the 'reply' choice from the popup menu which contained '+quote|reply'.
This next one is done by highlighting what I wish to quote but rightclick and choose 'copy', and then paste into the composition field, and then put in the quotation tags.
I was quoting an external source and a moderator put it in quote format. How is this done?
 

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