Template:Reflist
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The Reflist template is used to display a list of citations or references generated by the <ref> tags used throughout an article. It is an alternative to the standard <references /> tag, offering additional features such as column formatting and grouping.
Usage
[edit source]The most basic use of this template is simply:
{{Reflist}}
Columns (colwidth)
[edit source]To display the references in columns, you can specify a column width. The web browser will automatically calculate how many columns can fit based on the screen width. A standard width is 30em.
{{Reflist|30em}} or {{Reflist|colwidth=30em}}
Grouping
[edit source]If you are using reference groups (for example, to separate explanatory notes from citations), you can specify the group name:
{{Reflist|group=lower-alpha}}
{{Reflist|group=note}}
Defining references inside the template
[edit source]You can define all your references inside the template using the refs= parameter. This keeps the main article text cleaner:
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name="smith2020">Smith, John (2020). ''Book Title''. Publisher.</ref>
<ref name="doe2021">Doe, Jane (2021). ''Another Book''. Publisher.</ref>
}}
Parameters
[edit source]- 1 or colwidth: Specifies the minimum width of the columns (e.g.,
30em,20em). - count: Forces a specific number of columns (e.g.,
2,3). Note:colwidthis generally preferred overcountfor better mobile compatibility. - group: Displays only references assigned to a specific group.
- refs: Used to hold the content of the references.
- liststyle: Changes the bullet/number style (e.g.,
lower-alpha,upper-roman,disc). Default isdecimal(1, 2, 3...).
See also
[edit source]- Help:Footnotes - General guide on how to use footnotes and references.