Cite

Cite is an extension which allows a user to create footnotes. This is very useful to place comments or citation at the bottom of the page.

Technical background

Cite is a free MediaWiki extension. With a special tag you can integrate references/footnotes.

Where do I find this function?

If the Reference-Tag <ref>was used, you can see a superscripted number (as a link) immediately following that portion of the text the note is in reference to. If you click on the number (link) you will be forwarded to the references at the bottom of the page.

Functionality of Cite

Create footnotes

To create footnotes you have to use the <ref>-Tag in the wiki code. Insert the ref-tag right after the text section it belongs to. Then insert the comment and close the reference with </ref>. Instead of a comment you will see a the text flagged with a a superscripted number.

At the end of an article you have to insert the tag <references/>. Here all the comments you made will be shown.

Example of footnotes in the wiki code

Working with Wikis <ref>Wikis allow users not just to read an article but also to edit</ref>is fun. <br>
It is very useful to use footnotes <ref>A note can provide an author's comments on the main text or citations of a reference work</ref> in the articles.

==References==
<references/>

Footnoes as you see them in the "view"-mode

Screenshot: Footnotes in the "view"-mode

Classic with MediaWiki

On mediawiki.org you will find detailed information.