This article explains how to place citations on the X desktop website and the mobile apps for iOS and Android devices.

On X, you’re not limited to sharing your own tweets. You can also share other people’s tweets by reposting them. A retweet shares another person’s tweet on your X page, usually so that others (your followers) can view the tweet.

A quote tweet is a type of retweet. A simple retweet shares another person's tweet. With a quote tweet, you can share another person's tweet and add your own comments to it. Quote tweets are sometimes also called a Retweet with comment.

Quote tweets are widely used in X. They are a quick and direct way to add your thoughts to a conversation about a trending topic. Quote tweets are a great way to provide context for your thoughts, as these tweets relate back to the topic you are discussing.