typst / typst/typst

Blocks in quotes have suboptimal spacing

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Description

Description

When having a list inside a quote with the block argument set to true, typst add space after the list.

Image 
 This
  - is
  - a
  test

  #quote(block: true)[
    This
    - is
    - a
    test
  ]

  #block[
  This
  - is
  - a
  test
  ]```

### Reproduction URL

_No response_

### Operating system

Windows, Web app

### Typst version

- [x] I am using the latest version of Typst

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the spacing difference with the quoted list and the block example from the issue. Trace how block quotes and lists are laid out, then verify that the extra space after the list is removed without changing the surrounding examples.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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