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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:
- [1]
For other labels simply add the values; for example {{dummy reference|2}} renders as:
- [2]
TemplateData
Replicates the in-text citation rendered by Cite Footnotes. When used in article space, it produces an error message.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Label | 1 | The number to use for the citation.
| Number | optional |
See also
| Template | Appearance |
|---|---|
| {{fake citation needed}} | [citation needed] |
| {{fake clarify}} | [clarification needed] |
| {{fake verification needed}} | [verification needed] |
| {{fake explain}} | [further explanation needed] |
| {{fake heading}} | Section
|
| {{fake notes and references}} |
Notes
References
|
| {{dummy reference}} | [1] |
| {{dummy backlink}} | ^ |
| {{dummy footnote}} |
1. ^
Citation
|
| {{dummy signature}} | Example (talk) 07:01, 31 October 2026 (UTC) |
| {{fake link}} | default |
| {{fake redlink}} | default |