Template:Reference

{{documentation {{ref|HOTE|66}} will have this output: {{ref|HOTE|66}} {{ref|Book Code|Chapter Number|Additional Info|Link}} You can skip a category by leaving it blank, but must still include it if you’re using a later section, like so: {{ref|Book Code||Additional Info}} Note that there is still an extra bar for chapter, even though that section is blank.
 * description = This template makes it simple and consistent to cite various common sources, primarily the Nine Worlds books.
 * syntax = The format of a citation with this method is as follows:
 * usage = A code for the book is required, and it must be one of the expected ones. All other information is optional, and must be in this order:

For a full list of book codes currently in use, see Template:BookLink. All codes are case-insensitive.

Examples
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Notes:

 * To reference this template, all of 'Ref','ref','Reference', and 'reference' will work.
 * When using the Word of Victoria or Official Website citations, make sure to leave chapter blank and enter date in Additional Info and link in Link.
 * Discord links should use the send date of the message, and website links should use access date.
 * For consistency, Month Day Year is preferred as the date format.
 * Use the link citations sparingly - book citations are preferred where possible.
 * citation=This template was modified by User:Laraek from Ref from A Wiki of Ice and Fire. }}