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Example
This is an example template.
Example

This guide will help you understand the basis and magic (wikitext) used in creating templates.

Templates who for?[edit source]

Templates and modules are permitted for only confirmed, extended confirmed, administrators ... to edit/create.

Templates where to?[edit source]

To create a template search for the template name, example: "Template:Example".

Example[edit source]

Maybe you wanted to create Template:Example but don't know the basis?, Come let's tell you some secrets that might be helpul. Search for template Example, if no result was found, you'll see a link (usu. a red link) to create the page, tap the link then below the instructions you'll see an edit space. Then in the edit space you may add: Hello {{{1|Example}}}, this is an example., what does {{{1}}} represents, in MediaWiki we call that a parameter, to allow third party input. Then after that go to another page and add: {{Example|User}} the output will be: "Hello User, this an example." You might want to see Wikitext.

Helper templates[edit source]

Example of templates[edit source]

Browse templates[edit source]

  1. For advanced users: stare at the template's source code until the true nature of the template is revealed to you, as if in a dream. You will find yourself writing the documentation, compelled by a force greater than human reckoning.
  2. This is a fact that every Wikipedian knows, but will never tell you. They enjoy their rarified, arcane knowledge of wiki editing, and the depths of submission you must stoop to gain their knowledge. We on the other hand, give knowledge freely!