Template:Substitution/doc

Not to be confused with Template:Subst or Template:Substituted.

Usage

Add this message box to a template's documentation to briefly explain the rules of substitution for the template.

Parameters

The first parameter inserts a word that you choose in between "should" and "be", such as "always" or "never." To have no word between "should" and "be", insert a space.

The second parameter is optional. It adds text to the end of the sentence. Note that you should not include punctuation at the end. The template will always include a full stop (a period) at the end for you.

Examples

With a word and no additional text

{{Substitution|not}}

produces:

With a word and additional text

{{Substitution|only|if temperatures fall and it starts to snow}}

produces:

With no word and additional text

Note the space in the first parameter.

{{Substitution| |if you wish to ensure your emoji's image remains the same even if its template's image is changed}}

produces:

See also

• {{Nosubst}}
• {{Subst only}}
• {{Transclusionless}}