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Then go to the article you are editing in Wikipedia:
  1. Click in the article where you want to add your citation.
  2. Select the "Cite" button.
  3. Click on the "Automatic" tab.
  4. Paste the URL into the box.
  5. Click "Generate"
  6. Double check that everything looks correct.
  7. Click "Insert"
  8. That's it. You've added a citation.
This tutorial will show you how to add inline citations to articles, and also briefly explain what Wikipedia considers to be a reliable source.
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In markup, you can add a citation manually using ref tags. More elaborate and useful ways to cite sources are detailed below. Are you new here?
Sep 15, 2022 · After clicking the "Edit" tab on your user page, add a little bit of text and then click the "Cite" button in the edit toolbar.
menu at the top of the editing box. In markup, you can add a citation manually using ref tags. There are also more elaborate ways to cite sources. In wiki ...
Oct 26, 2013 · To insert a reference, you will actually need to go to the “edit” function of the article. Placing A Reference In Wikipedia Article.
To accept it, click "Insert". You can then modify the details, if VE has got something wrong, such as the publication date, by clicking "Edit".