Template:Cite: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 18:51, 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

Declan Lion (transclusion) (← links | edit)
Emma's Mother (transclusion) (← links | edit)

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 Test{{cite|reason=Test.|date=April 2025}}
-<sup>''[<span class="plainlinks"><span class="editorial-notation-tooltip">[[Template:Cite#Usage|<span style="color:inherit; text-decoration:none;">citation needed</span>]]</span></span>]''</sup>
 == Articles using Template ==