Help:Cite errors/Cite error group refs without references
This page will help you to fix the cite error message:
There are <ref group=$1> tags on this page, but the references will not show without a {{reflist|group=$1}} template (see the help page).
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Overview
When grouped references are defined, then the page must also have markup to show the reference list. The reference list is shown by including either of the following:
{{Reflist|group=groupname}}
- or
<references group="groupname" />
Issues and resolution
The most obvious and simplest issue is when the reference list markup is missing. Simply add {{Reflist|group=groupname}} to the end of the article under the section title "References", usually between "See also" and "External links". The $1 in the message shown above will be replaced with the groupname.
Sometimes the reference list markup exists, but the message is shown because the <ref> tag immediately before the reference list markup does not have a closing </ref> or it is malformed, thus "eating" the rest of the text including the reference list. Find the last <ref> tag and ensure it is properly closed with </ref>.
This message may also show if there are <ref>...</ref> tags after the reference list markup. Ensure all <ref>...</ref> tags are properly placed. A template such as a navbox may have <ref>...</ref> tags.
Bugs
- Template:Bug Misleading error message for omitted
</ref>tag
[madalena silva de oliveira 1]
Cite error: There are <ref group=madalena silva de oliveira> tags on this page, but the references will not show without a {{reflist|group=madalena silva de oliveira}} template (see the help page).