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==Using Templates== | ==Using Templates== | ||
| − | :On each template's page are explanations for how to use that specific template. | + | {| style="width:70%" |
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| + | On each template's page are explanations for how to use that specific template, in a box like this. | ||
:*Many templates let you add content to it by filling it in the right order within the tag: | :*Many templates let you add content to it by filling it in the right order within the tag: | ||
::'''example:''' the <code><nowiki>{{yes}}</nowiki></code> is specifically made to be used within table cells (else it looks like plain code). | ::'''example:''' the <code><nowiki>{{yes}}</nowiki></code> is specifically made to be used within table cells (else it looks like plain code). | ||
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!colspan=3|Using templates (with <code><nowiki>{{yes}}</nowiki></code> template as example) | !colspan=3|Using templates (with <code><nowiki>{{yes}}</nowiki></code> template as example) | ||
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:If you would use this template outside of its designated usage (which is within table cells), it turns out looking like this: | :If you would use this template outside of its designated usage (which is within table cells), it turns out looking like this: | ||
:*{{yes}} | :*{{yes}} | ||
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Revision as of 06:58, 17 August 2014
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What are Templates?
- Templates are used on wikis to add content and codes to pages, by simpling adding a
{{Template}}, which will display the template's content as part of the wiki-page when viewed, while only actually being a short template-tag when you are editing the page. - This frees the page of repetitive information or complex codes cluttering when you are editing a page.
- This also makes it easier to update information that is repeated on multiple pages, by simply updating the template containing the information.
How do I edit the Templates?
To easily find and edit the active templates within a page:
- Press the "edit" button at the top of the page
- Scroll down to the bottom, below the text-editing area, there you will see a list of templates currently in use on the page, and a easy "edit" button next to each link.
- When you press the "edit" link next to the template name, you will be taken to the content of that template.
- You will often see
<onlyinclude>,<includeonly>and<noinclude>tags at the top of those template pages, DO NOT MESS WITH THOSE TAGS
- Remember: always use "Show preview" before you save ANY page, to see if it looks correct.
- You can always press the "History" and undo recent changes in case of accidents.
What are those tags anyway? <onlyinclude> <includeonly> <noinclude>
- They control if content which is placed between them is displayed when the templates are used on pages.
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