How to Use WPS Insert Citation on Windows

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Use Insert Citation with 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index to add a quote block from the menu, with a slash command, or with Markdown input.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Add a quote block from the Insert menuFree
22. Insert a quote block with the slash commandFree
33. Create a quote block with Markdown syntaxFree

How-to Guide

1. Add a quote block from the Insert menu

Entry path: Insert tab → Citation

  1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the quote block.
  2. Click the Insert option in the ribbon.
  3. Select Citation.
  4. Type your text inside the quote block.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: A separate quote block style appears at the current cursor position.
  • What you can do next: You can continue typing or editing inside the quote block.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the cursor is not placed first, the quote block may appear in an unexpected location.
  • Content scope: The current quote block is intended mainly for text input.

2. Insert a quote block with the slash command

Entry path: paragraph input area → / → Citation

  1. Place the cursor in the paragraph where you want to insert the quote block.
  2. Type / to open the quick command menu.
  3. Type Citation or quote to filter the options.
  4. Select the citation option to insert it.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: A citation-related option appears in the quick command menu.
  • What you can do next: After selection, the editor enters quote block editing immediately.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the keyword is incomplete, the option may not appear right away.
  • Usage tip: This method is useful during continuous drafting because it reduces menu switching.

3. Create a quote block with Markdown syntax

Entry path: type > + Space at the beginning of a paragraph

  1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the quote block.
  2. Type > at the beginning of the paragraph.
  3. Press the Space key once.
  4. Continue typing the quoted content.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: The current paragraph changes into a quote block style automatically.
  • What you can do next: You can continue typing directly inside the quote block.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If > is not at the beginning of the paragraph, the conversion may not be triggered.
  • Usage tip: This method works well for users who already write with Markdown habits.