How to Quote Tweet on X
Quick answer
Tap the repost icon under the post you want to quote, then select Quote instead of Repost. A composer opens with the original post embedded below your text box. Add your commentary, media, or a poll, then hit Post. Your quote appears in your followers' timelines with the original attached.
Step by step
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Find the post you want to quote
Open the post in your timeline or via its direct link on web or the mobile app.
- 2
Tap the repost icon
It is the two-arrow icon between reply and like. A small menu appears with two options.
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Select Quote
Choosing Repost shares the post as-is. Quote opens a composer with the original embedded so you can add your own text.
- 4
Write your commentary
Add your take above the embedded post. You can also attach images, video, GIFs, or a poll.
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Hit Post
Your quote publishes to your profile and followers' timelines with the original post attached below your text.
Worth knowing
- If the original author has protected posts or has blocked you, you cannot quote them.
- The original author can see your quote and may restrict who can reply to the source post, but that does not block quoting.
Doing this for a brand, not just an account?
Quoting is how brands add a point of view to industry conversations instead of just amplifying them, and a scheduled quote strategy keeps that voice consistent.
Common questions
What is the difference between a repost and a quote?
A repost shares the original post to your followers with no added text. A quote embeds the original under your own commentary, so it counts as a new post on your profile and can earn its own replies and likes.
Can I quote my own post?
Yes. Tap the repost icon on your own post and select Quote. Creators often do this to add updates or resurface older posts to a grown audience.
Why can't I see the Quote option?
The account may have protected posts, which blocks quoting entirely. If the original post was deleted, existing quotes show an unavailable placeholder instead of the content.
Do quotes perform better than reposts?
Usually. A quote is treated as your own post, so it can be recommended beyond your followers and it keeps engagement on your profile. Reposts only amplify the original author's post.