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== Description ==
== Description ==

Revision as of 18:17, 22 April 2025

Description

This template should be added after statements in articles that should have some type of citation. Using the template automatically adds the article to Category: Articles in Need of Citations.

This template is one of several Editorial Notations.

Usage

Tag Only
When just {{cite}} is passed, it will add a superscript note that says "[citation needed]". When you hover your cursor over it for a moment, a pop-up message that says "A citation is needed for this statement." will appear.
You Type You Get
An example sentence.{{cite}}
An example sentence.[citation needed]
Reason Parameter
[Explanation]
You Type You Get
An example sentence.{{cite}}
An example sentence.[citation needed]
Date Parameter
[Explanation]
You Type You Get
An example sentence.{{cite}}
An example sentence.[citation needed]

Test[citation needed]

Articles using Template