Template:Dummy reference

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This template replicates the in-text citation rendered when using Cite Footnotes.

When used in article space, the template instead produces an error message and adds the page it is used on to Category:Articles with dummy references.

Usage

The default {{dummy reference}} creates an in-text citation labeled 1:

For other labels simply add the values; for example {{dummy reference|2}} renders as:

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Replicates the in-text citation rendered by Cite Footnotes. When used in article space, it produces an error message.

Template parameters[Edit template data]

This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Label	1	The number to use for the citation. Default 1 Example 2	Number	optional

See also

Documentation templates

Template	Appearance
{{fake citation needed}}
{{fake clarify}}
{{fake verification needed}}
{{fake explain}}
{{fake heading}}	Section
{{fake notes and references}}	Notes References
{{dummy reference}}
{{dummy backlink}}	^
{{dummy footnote}}	1. ^ Citation
{{dummy signature}}	Example (talk) 09:40, 31 October 2026 (UTC)
{{fake link}}	default
{{fake redlink}}	default