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Pull-Quote

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Definition: Used to attract attention, especially in long articles, a pull-quote is a small selection of text "pulled out and quoted" in a larger typeface. A pull-quote may be framed by rules, placed within the article, span multiple columns, or be placed in an empty column near the article.

Also Known As: call out

Alternate Spellings: pull quote (no hyphen)

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How to Use Pull-Quotes
One way to break up the monotony of text in articles is to use a pull-quote — an extract from the article set apart in a larger or contrasting font.
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