Template:Circular reference/doc

In today's world, Template:Circular reference/doc has gained impressive relevance. Whether in the field of technology, health, politics or entertainment, Template:Circular reference/doc has managed to capture the attention of millions of people around the world. Its impact has been felt significantly, generating both enthusiasm and controversy. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the phenomenon of Template:Circular reference/doc, from its origins to its influence on today's society. Through a detailed analysis, we will discover how Template:Circular reference/doc has transformed the way we think, interact, and perceive the world around us.

This is a documentation subpage for Template:Circular reference. It may contain usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page.

Shortcut

• {{cirTemplate:Cir}}

This template is used on approximately 4,100 pages and changes may be widely noticed. Test changes in the template's /sandbox or /testcases subpages, or in your own user subpage. Consider discussing changes on the talk page before implementing them.

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Usage

{{Circular reference|date=December 2025}}

For tagging references that cite Wikipedia itself, a mirror or fork, or a republished work. It places the page with the tagged reference into Category:All articles lacking reliable references and the dated subcategory of Category:Articles lacking reliable references, and also into Category:All articles containing circular references.

TemplateData

This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Circular reference in articles based on its TemplateData.

TemplateData for Circular reference

The template is used to tag references that a circular, mirrors or forks, or republished works

Template parameters

This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Month and year	date	no description Auto value {{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}	Line	suggested

See also

• {{Circular}}
• {{Circular reporting}}, for when it's not fully clear whether a source is circular
• {{Self-published inline}}
• {{Primary sources}}
• {{Backwards copy}}
• Wikipedia:Template messages/Sources of articles
• Wikipedia:Template messages/Cleanup