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This is a list of common errors on Saintapedia and how to fix them. | This is a list of common errors on Saintapedia and how to fix them. | ||
==Blue | == Misplaced URL in References Causes Blue Highlighting == | ||
'''Issue:''' When a URL (e.g., a link to a PDF or external site) is placed directly after a reference tag (e.g., `<ref name="USCIRF"/>`) without being enclosed in the tag, MediaWiki renders it as a separate inline hyperlink. This results in unexpected blue (or purple if visited) text, often with a PDF icon if styled in the CSS, making it appear as "odd highlighting." This can occur due to copying and pasting URLs or improper reference formatting. | |||
'''Example:''' | |||
<nowiki>Significant event occurred.<ref name="Source"/> (https://example.com/report.pdf)</nowiki> | |||
'''Result:''' The URL is displayed as a clickable link with blue text and a PDF icon, detached from the reference. | |||
'''Fix:''' | |||
* Move the URL inside the `<ref>` tag to ensure it is treated as part of the citation. | |||
* Use a proper citation template (e.g., `<nowiki>{{cite web}}</nowiki>`) for better formatting and readability. | |||
* Avoid placing URLs in parentheses immediately after a reference tag. | |||
'''Corrected Example:''' | |||
<nowiki>Significant event occurred.<ref name="Source">https://example.com/report.pdf</ref></nowiki> | |||
'''Or with a citation template:''' | |||
<nowiki>Significant event occurred.<ref name="Source">{{cite web |url=https://example.com/report.pdf |title=Report Title |publisher=Example Publisher |date=2025-03 |access-date=2025-09-02}}</ref> | |||
</nowiki> | |||
'''Result:''' The URL is properly included in the reference list (via `<nowiki>{{reflist}}</nowiki>`) without appearing as a standalone link in the text. | |||
'''Notes:''' | |||
* Ensure the URL is correctly encoded (e.g., use `%20` for spaces, not `%2520`). | |||
* Clear your browser cache after updating to see the changes. | |||