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This guide is a step-by-step process on '''using citation templates''', covering common types of citations used across the wiki.
This guide is a step-by-step process on '''using citation templates''', covering common types of citations used across the wiki.
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Before adding citations, check if the '''bottom of the page has a references section''' to keep them organized.
Before adding citations, check if the '''bottom of the page has a references section''' to keep them organized.


[[File:RefSection.jpg|400px|center|thumb|A typical references section looks like this]]
[[File:RefSection.jpg|400px|center|thumb|A typical references section looks like this|class=pageimage]]


If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called '''References''', then create a reference list below the heading by clicking ''Insert'' on the toolbar, then ''References list''.
If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called '''References''', then create a reference list below the heading by clicking ''Insert'' on the toolbar, then ''References list''.


[[File:InsertReflist.jpg|200px|center|thumb]]
[[File:InsertReflist.jpg|150px|center|thumb]]


=== Citing information ===
=== Citing information ===
Move your cursor to the end of the sentence that you want to cite.
Move your cursor to the end of the sentence that you want to cite.


[[File:Citation - citing information.png|400px|center|thumb|Citing the statement "Carrack was released with a minigame."]]
[[File:CitationAdd.jpg|300px|center|thumb|Citing the statement "Carrack was released with a minigame."]]


Click the ''cite'' button on the toolbar, then choose the right option based on your source.
Click the ''cite'' button on the toolbar, then choose the right option based on your source.


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Latest revision as of 04:32, 16 April 2025

This guide is a work-in-progress.

This guide is a step-by-step process on using citation templates, covering common types of citations used across the wiki.

This guide is made from the perspective of a logged-in user with default preferences. It also assumes you have read the basic references guide; if you haven't, please do so first!

Walkthrough

Creating a references section

Before adding citations, check if the bottom of the page has a references section to keep them organized.

A typical references section looks like this

If there isn't one on the page, make a new heading (H2) called References, then create a reference list below the heading by clicking Insert on the toolbar, then References list.

Citing information

Move your cursor to the end of the sentence that you want to cite.

Citing the statement "Carrack was released with a minigame."

Click the cite button on the toolbar, then choose the right option based on your source.

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