Template:Citation broken/doc

This is a documentation subpage for Template:Citation broken.
It contains usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page.

This template may be placed in line within an article, next to the specific citation (or citations) that is broken. A "broken" citation is one that does not provide enough (correct and complete) information to positively identify it, for verifiability. For a simple broken link to an online source, use {{dead link}}.

Usage

You may use the following format:

{{Citation broken|date=December 2024}}

This template adds the article to Category:Articles with unsourced statements or its dated subcategory.

For articles or sections that have serious problems with broken citations, use {{citations broken}} to place a notice at the top of the article or section.