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Show reference list for context whenever any change is made to a reference

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Summary by Elitre (WMF)
197.218.82.28 (talkcontribs)

Issue

It is not possible to see what changed in the references when the reference list is not shown.

Background

If there is a small change to a section unrelated to the reference list, it doesn't appear for context. This is important because it clearly shows what changed. In the case of simple references with no templates and just text, this will be very clear. Reference tags with templates inside them aren't as clear because of the wild ways in which templates can change the structure of a document.

Proposed solution

  • Whenever a reference node is changed, show the reference list below it ; or
  • Add a button to show more "context" ; or
Elitre (WMF) (talkcontribs)

Or? :)