1. Italics or Bold: Use italics or boldface to differentiate quotes from the rest of the text.
2. Quotation Marks: Use quotation marks to clearly indicate the beginning and end of a quote.
3. Block Quotes: For longer quotes, use block quotes, which set the quote apart from the main text with an indented format.
4. Pull Quotes: Use pull quotes, which are larger, stylized quotes placed in the margin or within the text to draw attention.
5. Text Boxes: Enclose the quote in a text box with a different background color or border to make it stand out.
6. Different Font: Use a different font style or size for quotes compared to the rest of the text.
7. Color: Change the color of the quote text to make it visually distinct.
8. Highlight or Shade: Use a highlight or shaded background to make the quote stand out.

Now here are some methods for using quotes within your content. You’ll want to introduce the quote and work it seamlessly into your writing with a lead-in so that it makes sense to the reader:

Signal Phrases: Use phrases like “According to,” “As [Author] says,” or “In the words of” to introduce the quote and give it context.

Context: Provide a brief introduction or background information about the quote or the person being quoted to enhance its relevance.

Punctuation Inside Quotes: Commas and periods usually go inside the quotation marks in American English. For example, “To be, or not to be,” she pondered.

Explain the Quote: After presenting a quote, explain its relevance and how it supports your point. Don’t assume the quote speaks for itself.

Analyze: Discuss the implications or significance of the quote in the context of your argument.

Line Breaks: Add extra line breaks before and after the quote to give it more white space and draw attention to it.

Indentation: Indent the quote from the left margin to set it apart from the surrounding text.

Ellipses and Brackets: Use ellipses (…) to indicate omitted parts of a quote and brackets [ ] to add clarification or commentary within the quote, making it clear and focused.

Quotation Marks: Place quotation marks around the quoted text. For example, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”

Cite the Source: Always give credit to the original author or speaker. Include the author’s name and, if relevant, the title of the work and publication date. For example, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts,” said Winston Churchill.

In-text Citations: In academic writing, follow the citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) required for your work.

Balance: Use quotes to support your arguments, not replace your own analysis and discussion.

Verbatim: Ensure the quote is accurate and exactly as it appears in the original source.

Ellipses and Brackets: Use ellipses (…) to indicate omitted parts and brackets [ ] to add your own clarifications within the quote

Block Quotes: For longer quotes (usually more than 40 words), use block quote formatting. This typically involves indenting the entire quote from the left margin and omitting quotation marks.