Template:Cite gvp/sandbox/doc

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Purpose

Provides an easy way to cite Global Volcanism Program web pages using a Volcano Reference File Number.

Usage

Fields Instructions Notes
{{cite gvp/sandbox
| vnum = 
| name =
| accessdate = 
}}
  
Volcano Number on web page
Volcano Name on web page
Full date
  
 
Required
Required
Recommended
  

The fields vnum and name must be specified.

For more information on most fields see {{cite web}}.

Bug

There is and feature in the MediaWiki software that causes an error message when this template is used if the vnum contains an equals sign. For example, Kerinci, a volcano in Indonesia, has a vnum of 0601-17=. When such a vnum occurs a citation like {{cite gvp|0601-17=|Kerinci}} will not work. However, {{cite gvp|vnum=0601-17=|name=Kerinci}} or even {{cite gvp|1=0601-17=|2=Kerinci}} will work without any problem. For example:

Wiki markup

{{cite gvp/sandbox|0601-17=|Kerinci}}

produces:

"Global Volcanism Program". Smithsonian Institution.

Examples

Wiki markup

{{cite gvp/sandbox
| vnum = 1201-04-
| name = Adams
| accessdate = 2008-07-04 }}

produces:

"Adams". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2008-07-04.

Wiki markup

{{cite gvp/sandbox
| vnum = 1201-04-
| name = Adams
| accessdate = 4 July 2008 }}

produces:

"Adams". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 4 July 2008.

Wiki markup

{{cite gvp/sandbox|1=1201-04-|2=Adams|3=2008-07-04}}

produces:

"Adams". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2008-07-04.

Wiki markup

{{cite gvp/sandbox|1=1201-04-|2=Adams}}

produces:

"Adams". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.

See also