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Errors can occur on the Scratch Wiki due to incomplete or copied wrong code.

Examples of Errors on the Wiki

Description Wiki code You get
Reference with no content or name.
<ref></ref>
Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Reference with a name that doesn't exist.
<ref name=thisnamedoesnotexist></ref>
[1]
  1. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named thisnamedoesnotexist
Template Recursive calling.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.
{{Help:Scratch Wiki Errors}}
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Template loop detected: Help:Scratch Wiki Errors
Using invalid characters in the math tag.
<math>@#$&</math>
Failed to parse (syntax error): {\displaystyle @#$&}

If you Have an Error

The best way to solve a wikicode error is to paste it into a sandbox, either the public one or your personal one. Then, create a Community Portal discussion including a link to the broken code. Other Wiki editors will try to help out.

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