Template:Collapse top/doc

The {{collapse top}} template (or {{cot}}), and its paired template {{collapse bottom}} (or {{cob}}), are used for placing a collapse box around a talk page discussion, especially when the content contains complex wikimarkup such as tables. For very simple content, the one-piece template {{collapse}} can be used instead.

These templates should only be used in accordance with the Wikipedia:Refactoring guideline; they should never be used to end a discussion over the objections of other editors, except in cases of unambiguous disruptive editing.

Do not hide content in articles. This violates the WP:Manual of Style#Scrolling lists and collapsible content and WP:Accessibility guidelines.

Usage

Place {{collapse top}} (or {{cot}}), and {{collapse bottom}} (or {{cob}}), around the text to be collapsed. For example:

{{collapse top|title=This is the title text}}
Sample contents text
{{collapse bottom}}

produces:

This is the title text
Sample contents text

Parameters

This template takes the following parameters, all of which are optional

positional parameter 1, named parameter 'title'

These parameters give the main title of collapsed box, which occurs on the same line as the show link and is always visible. It defaults to 'Extended content'. For example, {{collapse top|This is the title text}} or {{collapse top|title=This is the title text}}

warning

If this parameter evaluates to true (i.e. is not empty) it will display a default warning line under the main title which reads "The following is a closed debate. Please do not modify it." For example, {{collapse top|This is the title text|warning=true}}

positional parameter 2

This is optional warning-line text. It will override the standard warning line above, and make the 'warning' parameter unnecessary. For example, {{collapse top|This is the title text|This is a custom warning line}}

left

If this parameter evaluates to true (i.e. is not empty) it will align the 'parameter 1 title' along the left margin. Text aligns centered between the left margin and the left bracket of the left show link by default. For example, {{collapse top|This is the title text|left=true}}

expand

If this parameter evaluates to true (i.e. is not empty) it will leave the material uncollapsed with the border and coloring. Default is to collapse the material. For example, {{collapse top|This is the title text|expand=true}}

bg

Sets the background color of the collapsed material. Defaults to #CFC - a pleasant green. Other colors available from List of colors. For example, {{collapse top|This is the title text|bg=#F0F2F5}}

fc

Sets the font color of the title of the collapsible bar. Defaults to Black. Other colors available from List of colors. For example, {{collapse top|This is the title text|fc=#F0F2F5}}

border

Sets the width of the border line on the collapsed material. defaults to 1px. For example, {{collapse top|This is the title text|border=2px}}

b-color

Sets the border color. defaults to silver. For example, {{collapse top|This is the title text|b-color=#F0F2F5}}

padding

Sets the padding on the collapsed material in the colored area. Defaults to 8px. For example, {{collapse top|This is the title text|padding=16px}}

width

Sets the width of the overall template. Use |width=50%, not |Width=50% as upper case "W" doesn't work. Or |width=200px (if you omit "px" it doesn't work).

border2

Sets the border of the box that appears when template is expanded; defaults to "1px silver" (there is no provision to change from a solid line). For example, {{collapse top|This is the title text|border2=2px}}

bg2

Sets background of the box that appears when template is expanded; defaults to white. For example, {{collapse top|This is the title text|bg2=#F0F2F5}}

indent

indents the box from the left of the page. Use: |indent=50px not |Indent=50px (upper case "I" doesn't work). Defaults to "do not indent" (i.e. 0px). Each ":" in wiki-markup is approximately equivalent to 25px indent.

clear

In some situations you may not want the default clear: both; CSS to apply, with puts the collapse box below any left- or right-floated content within the same HTML block. In this case, you can use |clear=none, |clear=right, or |clear=left, as needed.

Examples

• Adding a box title (if omitted, default is 'Extended content') - {{collapse top|This is the title text}}

This is the title text

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• Adding a standard warning line - {{collapse top|This is the title text|warning=true}}

This is the title text
The following is a closed discussion. Please do not modify it.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

• Adding a custom warning line - {{collapse top|This is the title text|This is a custom warning line}}

This is the title text
This is a custom warning line
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

• Aligning box title along left margin - {{collapse top|left=true}} or {{collapse top|left=true}}

Extended content

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• Changing background color - {{collapse top|bg=#F0F2F5}}

Extended content

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• Adding extra padding - {{collapse top|padding=40px}}

Extended content

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• Archiving a section: the markup below:

{{collapse top}}
==Section header==
Sample contents text
{{collapse bottom}}

must be rewritten as:

{{collapse top|Section header}}
Sample contents text
{{collapse bottom}}

The end result:

Section header
Sample contents text

Redirects

To Collapse top:

• {{cot}}
• {{DAT}}

To Collapse bottom:

• {{cob}}
• {{hab}}
• {{hidden archive bottom}}

TemplateData

Use in conjunction with {{Collapse bottom}}. Will collapse text in between the two templates.

Template parameters

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Title	1 title	Main title of collapsed box Example This is the title text	Unknown	required
Custom warning line	2	Will override the standard warning line, and make the 'warning' parameter unnecessary Example This is a custom warning line	String	optional
indent	indent	Indents the box from the left of the page Auto value 0px	Unknown	optional
expand	expand	Will leave the material uncollapsed with the border and coloring Example true Auto value	String	optional
Border width (px)	border	Sets the width of the border line on the collapsed material Default 1px Example 2px Auto value	Unknown	optional
Border color	b-color	Sets the border color Default Silver Example #F0F2F5	Unknown	optional
Template width (px or %)	width	Sets the width of the overall template Example 50%	Unknown	optional
Collapsed material background color	bg	Sets the background color of the collapsed material Default #CFC Example #F0F2F5	Unknown	optional
Alight along the left margin (true or blank)	left	Will align the 'parameter 1 title' along the left margin Example true	String	optional
Title font color	fc	Sets the font color of the title of the collapsible bar Default Black Example #F0F2F5	Unknown	optional
Warning (true or blank)	warning	Will display a default warning line under the main title which reads "The following is a closed debate. Please do not modify it." Example true	Unknown	optional
Expanded box border size & color	border2	Sets the border of the box that appears when template is expanded Default 1px silver Example 2px	Unknown	optional
Padding (px)	padding	Sets the padding on the collapsed material in the colored area Default 8px Example 16px	Unknown	optional
Expanded box color	bg2	Sets background of the box that appears when template is expanded Default white Example #F0F2F5	Unknown	optional

See also

• {{collapse}}
• {{collapse bottom}}
• {{discussion top}} and {{discussion bottom}}
• {{hidden archive top}} and {{hidden archive bottom}}
• {{hidden begin}} and {{hidden end}}
• {{hidden}}
• {{collapsible list}}