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For some reason the ((Inline cleanup tags)) template does not display on the mobile version of Wikipedia. That list of inline templates is quite valuable when editing and, when it was "hard-coded" into the documentation, could be consulted easily. Any ideas how to get that navbox to appear regardless of one's device or wikiskin? Thanks! — SpikeToronto 22:47, 9 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@SpikeToronto: It's not specific to Inline cleanup tags, it's because it's a navbox. Navboxes don't display on mobile, this is a controversial design feature that goes back years and apparently we're stuck with it. See phab:T124168. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 23:37, 9 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Under "when not to use" there is a link reading "list of inline templates" that goes nowhere when I click it. I spent many minutes looking for what I needed, and if this link had done what I expected, from its wording and context, I would have found my answers much more quickly. I assume some editors are thrown off a track of intended edits at the point at which I persisted, so if there's a fix to be done, I hope someone with the ability will do so. The page is locked for editing for me.

Specifically, I suggest that the link point to Wikipedia:WikiProject_Inline_Templates (and in particular to the List of Inline Templates subsection). Al Begamut (talk) 16:43, 30 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

That section was removed, but the in-page section link was left behind. I have adjusted the link. Thanks for the note. – Jonesey95 (talk) 17:14, 30 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Should this template be used in articles or sections already marked with the Template:More citations needed? 83.168.137.1 (talk) 22:24, 30 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I do, especially for specific claims in biographical articles. If a small section contains no references, I usually just put ((unreferenced section)) at the top of it. – Jonesey95 (talk) 00:13, 31 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

thanks 83.168.137.1 (talk) 15:26, 31 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It can be, but it's not a requirement. When I'm reading an article that I think needs more citations, I'll tag individual statements if there's only a handful of them, use the template Jonesey referenced above if only a section or two have multiple issues, and use More citations needed if multiple sections have problems...calling out individual statements as well in such a case isn't the worst idea (especially if you feel there's statements that editors might try to defend as not requiring sourcing), but my view is that by calling out the article entire you've already called out any unsourced content within the article. DonIago (talk) 14:19, 31 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

thanks 83.168.137.1 (talk) 15:26, 31 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]