# Format a quote

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## Insert quote formatting

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1. _(optional)_ Select the text you want to format.

1. Click the **Quote** (<i class="zulip-icon zulip-icon-quote"></i>) icon at the
   bottom of the compose box to insert quote block formatting.

!!! tip ""

    You can also use the **Quote** (<i class="zulip-icon zulip-icon-quote"></i>)
    icon to remove existing quote formatting from the selected text.

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1.  To create a multi-line quote, type `>` followed by a space and some text:

        > a multi-line
        quote on two lines

    To create a multi-paragraph quote, use triple backticks and the word quote
    (````quote`) followed by some text and triple backticks at the end:

        ```quote
        A multi-paragraph

        quote in two paragraphs
        ```

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## Examples

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## Related articles

* [Message formatting](/help/format-your-message-using-markdown)
* [Quote message](/help/quote-or-forward-a-message)