# Frustrations for a new user

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/frustrations-for-a-new-user/204166
**Category:** UX
**Created:** [September 22, 2021, 2:59am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/frustrations-for-a-new-user/204166 "2021-09-22T02:59:50Z")
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### Author: ![merefield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/merefield/32/176214_2.png) [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)
#### Post date: [September 22, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/frustrations-for-a-new-user/204166/6 "2021-09-22T20:01:49Z")

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To quote, without starting a new post initiate it by selecting text within post that you wish to quote and in doing so a quote button will appear above the selected text. Hit “Quote” and it will generate a new draft post with the text already quoted. 👍

Reply will not quote a post by default in order not to waste space. It will also suppress quotes of entire posts for the same reason.

I highly recommend you read this:

> [@Understanding Discourse for new users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-new-user-guide/96331):
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> bookmark This guide covers the fundamental features and basic usage of Discourse for new users, explaining key terms, how to navigate, participate in conversations, and configure notifications. person_raising_hand Required user level: Any Welcome! As a new user of Discourse, we hope you will find this site intuitive and clearly structured. Here’s some guidance to help you get started: Summary This guide will cover: Basic terms used in Discourse Browsing and navigation tips Reading an…

Quoting is covered there too.

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