Help:Cite errors/Cite error references invalid parameters
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Invalid <references> tag;
no parameters are allowed. Use |
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| Category | Pages with incorrect ref formatting |
| System message page | Cite error references invalid parameters Note: this box will always show the "en — English" version of the message |
[edit] Overview
References are shown by adding the <references /> tag or the {{reflist}} template.
[edit] Issues and resolution
Parameters such as style or id were passed to the <references /> tag. Only the group parameter is allowed. Using the {{reflist}} template will avoid most of the possible issues with the <references /> tag. See the documentation for details.
Since the addition of reference groups, this error should no longer be invoked— the message Invalid <references> tag; parameter "group" is allowed only. Use <references />, or <references group="..." /> will be displayed. If you encounter this error, please report it on the talk page.
