This template is used on approximately 114,000 pages. To avoid major disruption and server load, any changes should be tested in the template's /sandbox or /testcases subpages, or in your own user subpage. The tested changes can be added to this page in a single edit. Consider discussing changes on the talk page before implementing them.
This template is only transcluded (visible) in mobile view when the border=n parameter is implemented. See how to add portal links to articles for more information.
This template does not belong in the "See also" section. Per MOS:SECTIONORDER, this template is bottom matter and goes below standard navigation templates, and above geographical coordinates and authority control templates.
The primary purpose of this template is for when using {{portal}} would cause formatting problems. This template forms a horizontal bar instead of a vertical, sidebar-like template. Please note that this template does not belong in the "See also" section.
Portal bar with border extends to the full width of the article, and that can be a problem with right-floating items. To use space better, remove the border.
Error tracking
If the template is used incorrectly, the page will be added to a tracking category.
The tracking categories are not applied if any of the following is true:
Tracking is specially disabled for that usage. This is done by setting the optional parameter |tracking= to any the following values: no, n, false
the template is used on a page in any of these namespaces: Talk, User, User talk, Wikipedia talk, File talk, Template talk, Category talk, Portal talk, Draft, Draft talk, Module talk
The title page on which the template is used includes any of the following case-insensitive strings: "/archive", "/doc", "/test"
This template adds a bar of portals. It is usually used just above an article's navboxes or in its "See also" section when using [[Template:Portal]] would cause formatting problems.
