refsheadsmain

refsheadsmain is an identifier commonly associated with the handling and presentation of reference sections in wiki and content-management systems. It is typically used as a class name or anchor to mark the primary references or bibliography area of an article, enabling consistent styling, scripting, and navigation for citation lists.

Purpose and usage

refsheadsmain helps separate the main reference list from other auxiliary lists such as further reading, external links, or footnotes. By targeting a single, predictable element, site stylesheets and client-side scripts can apply formatting (for example, spacing, numbering, or collapse behavior), add accessibility attributes, or create links from in-text citations to their corresponding entries in the reference list.

Implementation

As an implementation detail, refsheadsmain is generally applied to the container element that wraps references output by citation tools or templates. It can be used in combination with other identifiers to support printing-friendly layouts, mobile presentation, and automated tools that extract or validate references.

Significance

Using a dedicated identifier for the principal references section simplifies maintenance of citation-related functionality across large sites. It also supports improvements in usability and accessibility by allowing assistive technologies and navigation aids to detect and focus on the main references area. The exact name and behavior of such identifiers vary by platform and project.