Suggestion 861 Inline citation doesn't start with ref tag

Date: 26 Aug 2017
Location: Worldwide
Surnames/tags: data_doctors db_error_861

Description of Error - 861: Inline citation doesn't start with <ref>

Inline citations must start with "<ref>" and end with " </ref>". The biography contains one or more ending
"</ref>" tags in with no beginning "<ref>" tag.

Content of info column: Contains text before the end of the citation tag.

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Data Doctors Suggestion 861 Inline citation doesn't start with <ref>
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Possible Causes

• Missing <ref> at the beginning of a citation.

Action Steps

• Correct or add the start citation tag.

Hint: If you have trouble finding the ref tag, you can copy the text from the info column without the "..." Then use your computer's search function to find the copied text on the profile while in edit mode.

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Technical Stuff

Checks for correct pairs of <ref></ref> tags.

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