Template:Cite/doc/standard

Template:Cite is used to create a shorthand citation to a release in the, as well as specific parts of said release. It anchor-links to a corresponding Template:Ref, which provides the fully formatted source used by the citation ( can be used by any citation, regardless if it's a release, such as a website, book, video, etc.)

Template:Ref can also be used as a generic means of displaying a reference, like for the infobox file's  parameter.

Template:Citations corresponds with, generating a list of every citation (including generic, non-   s) used throughout the page.

For an introduction to this system, the difference between citations and references, as well as the 's policy concerning this system, see Verifiability &sect; Citing sources.

Usage
To use,  , and   together:

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.

Miscellaneous

 * Non-release generic s should use a specific format. First, choose a shorthand "nickname" for the source (this is usually the last name of the author and the date, like "Smith 2024"). Then put any specific information after, separated by a comma and a space (like "Smith 2024, p. 1"). Next, surround the shorthand name with a link to an anchor ID. So altogether,   and a.
 * When choosing how to format a reference, be mindful of the exact source you're referencing. For example, if you're citing a secret in a video game, you would source the video game, and not a YouTube video showing the secret. You could still link to the YouTube video as extra evidence, but the reference would be formatted as if you were referencing a game, because ultimately that is the true source of the information.