Template:Reflist
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Template:Reflist
Overview
The Reflist template is a fundamental MediaWiki reference management tool used to display and organize citations within wiki articles. It automatically generates a numbered list of references that have been defined using the Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
Syntax
The basic syntax for using Reflist is simple:
- Place where you want the reference list to appear
- Use Cite error: Closing
</ref>missing for<ref>tag
Another claim with a different citation.[1]
References
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Parameters
The Reflist template supports several optional parameters:
- columns: Allows splitting references into multiple columns
- group: Enables grouping of references
- refs: Manually specify reference content
Best Practices
- Always place at the end of an article
- Use consistent citation formatting
- Verify all source links are valid and accessible
