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==Inline citations==

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==Citoid==

'''[[Wikipedia:The Wikipedia Library/Citoid|Citoid]]''' is a citation tool integrated in [[Wikipedia:VisualEditor|VisualEditor]]'s visual and wikitext modes. It attempts to generate a full, template-supported citation after an editor pastes an identifier ([[URL|URLs]], [[Digital object identifier|DOIs]], [[ISBN|ISBNs]] and [[PMID|PMC/PMIDs]]) or a book and journal articles.

[[File:1lib1ref - Adding a reference to Wikipedia.webm|thumb|243x243px|Screencast of how Citoid works. Created for the #1Lib1Ref campaign]]

=== Steps ===

# Find a journal article or book you would like to use

# Copy the URL of the description page, or the DOI listed for the article

# Open the article you wish to edit or your Sandbox using the VisualEditor

# Place the cursor where the footnote number should appear

# Click on the [[c:File:VisualEditor_citoid_Cite_button.png|citation icon]] on the top toolbar, and paste in the URL or DOI for the source when prompted

# Click "Lookup"

# Click "Insert", then select the "Save page" button at the far right of the toolbar

# Look at the results, and share any feedback below (diffs and screenshots are appreciated!)

==RefToolbar==

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==Reliable sources==

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