<P> It is sometimes useful to link to a specific version of an article - this is called a "permanent link". For example, one might have done a review of a Wikipedia article and want to indicate which particular version was reviewed . </P> <P> A permanent link to the current version of an article is normally available from the sidebar, under Toolbox -> Permanent link . For other namespaces, or if the version to be linked to is not the current version, use the page's History tab to navigate to the specific version required . The URL here will be suitable for use to permanently reference this version, and can usually be obtained from the browser's location bar . (See also URLs of Wikipedia pages .) To make a permalink for use within the English Wikipedia, use Template: Oldid2 . </P> <P> A permalink does not necessarily reproduce the historical version of the page as it originally appeared . This is because images, templates (transcluded text and images), and time - based variables (such as CURRENTTIME) may have changed in the interim; they appear in their current state, not their historical state . Only the on - page text of the article (the wikitext that one sees when clicking' Edit') is preserved perfectly . </P> <P> It is possible to capture a visual snapshot of the current version of a page by making a web mirror: Copy the HTML file of the page, along with any auxiliary files, such as Cascading Style Sheets and image files . Help: Downloading pages lists other ways to preserve a page . </P>

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