Template:Citation needed

Flags statements that need citations or verification

Template parameters[Edit template data]

This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Clarification	1	Optional clarification text that appears when hovering over the citation needed tag Default Citation needed	String	optional

Usage

{{Citation needed|optional clarification text}}

Parameters

• 1 - Optional clarification text that appears when hovering over the citation needed tag (default: "Citation needed")

Examples

{{Citation needed}}

Renders as: ^{[citation needed]} with tooltip "Citation needed"

{{Citation needed|Need to verify the exact departure time}}

Renders as: ^{[citation needed]} with tooltip "Need to verify the exact departure time"

Purpose

This template is used to flag statements that need citations or verification. The optional parameter allows editors to specify what kind of citation is needed or what should be verified.