But it can also take up to three [[Wikipedia:Shortcut|shortcuts]] as parameters. It then displays a small shortcut box inside it. Like this:
:{{tlc|{{BASEPAGENAME}}|WP:SHORT|WP:LONG}}
Then it looks like this:
{{ {{BASEPAGENAME}}|WP:SHORT|WP:LONG|demo=y}}
If you want to feed more than one or two shortcuts then the shortcut box becomes too high, which doesn't look good. In such a case it is better to use a {{tlc|shortcut}} box directly {{em|below}} this template, like this:
* {{para|1}} or {{para|sc1}}, {{para|shortcut1}}, {{para|shortcut}}, or first unnamed parameter – First [[WP:Shortcut|shortcut]]. Don't include <code><nowiki>[[...]]</nowiki></code> linking brackets in this or other shortcut parameters.
* {{para|2}} or {{para|sc2}}, {{para|shortcut2}}, or first unnamed parameter – Second shortcut
* {{para|3}} or {{para|sc3}}, {{para|shortcut3}}, or first unnamed parameter – Third shortcut (deprecated; please use separate [[Template:Shortcut]] for three or more)
* {{para|interprets}} or {{para|page}} or {{para|pages}} – Specify name of page (policy, process, etc.) that this essay provides advice about. For a single page, it is not necessary to include <code><nowiki>[[...]]</nowiki></code> linking brackets;. This will replace the wording "{{#if:{{{howto|}}}|some aspect or aspects of Wikipedia's norms and practices|Wikipedia's norms and practices}}". If more than one page and/or any notes are intended, links must be manually coded, e.g.: {{para|interprets|<nowiki>[[Wikipedia:Verifiability]] policy and the [[Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources]] guideline</nowiki>}}
* {{para|sort-by}} – Specify a [[WP:Categorization#Sort keys|sort key]] for the category. For example, if the how-to page is [[Wikipedia:Producing maps with xplanet]] and you want it category-sorted to appear under "X", use {{para|sort-by|Xplanet, Producing maps with}}. This has no effect on the user essays category.
* {{para|category}} – Specify a complete wikilink (i.e, {{em|do}} include the <code><nowiki>[[...]]</nowiki></code> linking brackets) to one or more categories to override the default [[:Category:Wikipedia {{#if:{{{howto|}}}|how-to|information pages}}]]. May include a category sort; example: <code><nowiki>[[Category:WikiProject Underwater Basketweaving|Article structure advice]]</nowiki></code> This parameter does not replace the [[:Category:User essays]] categorization for pages in the "User:" namespace, but can be used to add them manually to [[:Category:Wikipedia {{#if:{{{howto|}}}|how-to|information pages}}]], in addition to the automatic user category.
* {{para|nocat|y}} or {{para|demo|y}} – Bypass all categorization, when the template is used for demo purposes, e.g. in template documentation, on talk pages, etc.
* {{para|style}} – Pass arbitrary CSS to the [[Template:Ombox]] metatemplate that this template uses (this should never be necessary except in complicated [[WP:WikiProject|wikiproject]] layouts).
== TemplateData ==
{{collapse top}}
<templatedata>
{
"description": "",
"params": {
"page": {"type": "wiki-page-name","description": "Guideline or other page being interpreted",},
"shortcut1" : {"type": "wiki-page-name","description": "Shortcut to this page",},
"shortcut2" : {"type": "wiki-page-name","description": "Shortcut to this page",},
"shortcut3" : {"type": "wiki-page-name","description": "Shortcut to this page",},
"nocat" : {"type": "string","description": "Any value prevents addition of project category",}
It can be placed on top of (non-article) pages when appropriate. This usually means pages in the "Wikipedia:" and "Help:" namespaces, but sometimes information pages also exist as user subpages.
If the page is in the "User:" namespace, it will be put into Category:User essays. If your page is just a draft, please use the |nocat= parameter to prevent categorization, until it is finished.
If it is in some other namespace, it will not be auto-categorized, and it may be in the wrong place.
Usage
This template can be used as is, like this:
{{Information page}}
But it can also take up to three shortcuts as parameters. It then displays a small shortcut box inside it. Like this:
It is not one of Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, but rather intends to describe some aspect(s) of Wikipedia's norms, customs, technicalities, or practices. It may reflect varying levels of vetting and consensus.
If you want to feed more than one or two shortcuts then the shortcut box becomes too high, which doesn't look good. In such a case it is better to use a {{shortcut}} box directly below this template, like this:
|1= or |sc1=, |shortcut1=, |shortcut=, or first unnamed parameter – First shortcut. Don't include [[...]] linking brackets in this or other shortcut parameters.
|2= or |sc2=, |shortcut2=, or first unnamed parameter – Second shortcut
|3= or |sc3=, |shortcut3=, or first unnamed parameter – Third shortcut (deprecated; please use separate Template:Shortcut for three or more)
|interprets= or |page= or |pages= – Specify name of page (policy, process, etc.) that this essay provides advice about. For a single page, it is not necessary to include [[...]] linking brackets;. This will replace the wording "Wikipedia's norms and practices". If more than one page and/or any notes are intended, links must be manually coded, e.g.: |interprets=[[Wikipedia:Verifiability]] policy and the [[Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources]] guideline
|sort-by= – Specify a sort key for the category. For example, if the how-to page is Wikipedia:Producing maps with xplanet and you want it category-sorted to appear under "X", use |sort-by=Xplanet, Producing maps with. This has no effect on the user essays category.
|category= – Specify a complete wikilink (i.e, do include the [[...]] linking brackets) to one or more categories to override the default Category:Wikipedia information pages. May include a category sort; example: [[Category:WikiProject Underwater Basketweaving|Article structure advice]] This parameter does not replace the Category:User essays categorization for pages in the "User:" namespace, but can be used to add them manually to Category:Wikipedia information pages, in addition to the automatic user category.
|nocat=y or |demo=y – Bypass all categorization, when the template is used for demo purposes, e.g. in template documentation, on talk pages, etc.
|style= – Pass arbitrary CSS to the Template:Ombox metatemplate that this template uses (this should never be necessary except in complicated wikiproject layouts).
TemplateData
Extended content
Syntax error in JSON.
See also
{{Wikipedia how-to}} – the banner template for essays that are more directly instructional than just informational
