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The following is a brief overview of all the basic template types an editor should expect to manipulate: | The following is a brief overview of all the basic template types an editor should expect to manipulate: | ||
=== Navigation Templates === | === Navigation Templates === | ||
:''See all [[:Category:Navigation | :''See all [[:Category:Navigation templates|navigation templates]]'' | ||
The simplest kind of template, navigation templates are simple templates that list several pages and facilitate page navigation. They are placed on pages of similar types, as can be seen with templates such as the {{[[Template:Navbox-Games|Navbox-Games]]}} or {{[[Template:Glitches| | The simplest kind of template, navigation templates are simple templates that list several pages and facilitate page navigation. They are placed on pages of similar types, as can be seen with templates such as the {{[[Template:Navbox-Games|Navbox-Games]]}} or {{[[Template:Navbox-Glitches|Navbox-Glitches]]}} templates. These contain no extra parameters to modify. | ||
=== Infobox Templates === | === Infobox Templates === | ||
:''See all [[:Category:Infobox | :''See all [[:Category:Infobox templates|infobox templates]]'' | ||
Infobox templates have specific fields relating to particular topics depending on what the infobox's intended purpose is, such as {{[[Template:Infobox-Game|game]]}} or {{[[Template:Infobox-Console|system]]}}. These contain extra parameters to modify in order to display the necessary information. | Infobox templates have specific fields relating to particular topics depending on what the infobox's intended purpose is, such as {{[[Template:Infobox-Game|game]]}} or {{[[Template:Infobox-Console|system]]}}. These contain extra parameters to modify in order to display the necessary information. | ||
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=== Formatting Templates === | === Formatting Templates === | ||
:''See all [[:Category:Formatting | :''See all [[:Category:Formatting templates|formatting templates]]'' | ||
Formatting templates exist to help with the standardization of formatting across the Wiki - they essentially mold what you've written to appear a certain way. An excellent example would be the {{[[Template:Cite|cite]]}} template; it ensures that all in-game citations in references appear the same throughout the entire site. These contain extra parameters to modify. | Formatting templates exist to help with the standardization of formatting across the Wiki - they essentially mold what you've written to appear a certain way. An excellent example would be the {{[[Template:Cite|cite]]}} template; it ensures that all in-game citations in references appear the same throughout the entire site. These contain extra parameters to modify. | ||
=== Notice Templates === | === Notice Templates === | ||
:''See all [[:Category:Notice | :''See all [[:Category:Notice templates|notice templates]]'' | ||
Notice templates are typically placed in an article as a flag for improving the article or telling users details. They are also used in user pages to notify users (such as welcoming, warning, and others.) Some templates may contain other parameters to modify. | Notice templates are typically placed in an article as a flag for improving the article or telling users details. They are also used in user pages to notify users (such as welcoming, warning, and others.) Some templates may contain other parameters to modify. | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:17, 28 January 2021
Templates are a handy way of plopping down complicated pieces of wiki magic into articles using simple text commands. They are essential for practically all articles, and any editor who wants to get serious will need to become familiar with many of them. The best way to learn how templates work is to see how they are used on existing pages, and then go to the template page itself to read the documentation.
Types of Templates
The following is a brief overview of all the basic template types an editor should expect to manipulate:
- See all navigation templates
The simplest kind of template, navigation templates are simple templates that list several pages and facilitate page navigation. They are placed on pages of similar types, as can be seen with templates such as the {{Navbox-Games}} or {{Navbox-Glitches}} templates. These contain no extra parameters to modify.
Infobox Templates
- See all infobox templates
Infobox templates have specific fields relating to particular topics depending on what the infobox's intended purpose is, such as {{game}} or {{system}}. These contain extra parameters to modify in order to display the necessary information.
For more information about how to use these templates, see this help page.
Formatting Templates
- See all formatting templates
Formatting templates exist to help with the standardization of formatting across the Wiki - they essentially mold what you've written to appear a certain way. An excellent example would be the {{cite}} template; it ensures that all in-game citations in references appear the same throughout the entire site. These contain extra parameters to modify.
Notice Templates
- See all notice templates
Notice templates are typically placed in an article as a flag for improving the article or telling users details. They are also used in user pages to notify users (such as welcoming, warning, and others.) Some templates may contain other parameters to modify.
See also
- Creating templates - A guide for more advanced editors on how to build new templates.
