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References are found on pages in two ways. Numbers can be found on pages that appear as such: <sup>[1][2]</sup> and so on. At the bottom of the page, a reference list can be found that shows the full text of these references. Clicking on one of the numbers will take you to the appropriate reference. | References are found on pages in two ways. Numbers can be found on pages that appear as such: <sup>[1][2]</sup> and so on. At the bottom of the page, a reference list can be found that shows the full text of these references. Clicking on one of the numbers will take you to the appropriate reference. | ||
== Adding a | == Adding a reference == | ||
There are several different kinds of references; however, these will be covered later on. To actually insert a reference, use the following code: | There are several different kinds of references; however, these will be covered later on. To actually insert a reference, use the following code: | ||
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:James is Fox's father,<sup>[1]</sup> but Andross killed him.<sup>[2]</sup> is '''correct''' | :James is Fox's father,<sup>[1]</sup> but Andross killed him.<sup>[2]</sup> is '''correct''' | ||
:James is Fox's father<sup>[1]</sup>, but Andross killed him.<sup>[2]</sup>. is '''not correct''' | :James is Fox's father<sup>[1]</sup>, but Andross killed him.<sup>[2]</sup>. is '''not correct''' | ||
Additionally, use the {{t|cite web}} template when referencing an external link. | |||