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{{[[Template:{{BASEPAGENAME}}|{{BASEPAGENAME}}]]}} | {{[[Template:{{BASEPAGENAME}}|{{BASEPAGENAME}}]]}} | ||
is a generalization of {{Tl|Tl|x | is a generalization of {{Tl|Tl|x}}, | ||
et cetera with arguably better readable | et cetera with arguably better readable | ||
output. This depends on the browser, but too narrow | output. This depends on the browser, but too narrow |
Revision as of 14:25, 22 June 2015
This is a documentation subpage for . It contains usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page. |
Basically:
{{Tlx|Template|first parameter|second|third|...|tenth}}
→{{Template|first parameter|second|third|...|tenth}}
Where parameters might contain "=" characters, use {{=}}
instead
{{Tlx|Template|first parameter{{=}}anything|second|third{{=}}something|...|tenth}}
→{{Template|first parameter=anything|second|third=something|...|tenth}}
For more than 10 parameters, possibly also containing "=", use
{{Tlx|Template|<nowiki>first|second|third=something|...|999th</nowiki>}}
→{{Template|first|second|third=something|...|999th}}
The three dots in the examples represent a number of arguments that have been omitted and are not an actual argument.
Purpose and naming
Mnemonically 'Template link expanded'. After {{Tl}}
'Template link'.
- This template takes another template-name and some associated pipe-tricked (numbered) parameters (or 'pass parameters'), and displays them as an 'example demonstration' of how the template-name template could be coded, literally. Its primary use is in instruction and documentation.
- Specifics: Up to 10 pass parameters (numbered or nowiki-keywords) for the specified template are displayed as 'placeholders', and over 10 parameters can be displayed using a coded vertical-bar (as in "|..."). A keyword parameter can be used with equals code = or {{=}} or in nowiki-text: "
<nowiki>size=10</nowiki>
" or all parameters as a string in "<nowiki>
" tags; see Examples at bottom. - Exceptions: If the intended template lists numerous parameters, then perhaps this template should really not be used, and just hardcode the usage with
<code>
<nowiki>
, for example:<code>
. If a vertical display, with parameters on their own lines, is desired, this can also be laid out manually in this manner, or more rapidly done with<nowiki>{{Anytemplate|arg1=23|size=250px|other parameters...}}</nowiki>
</code><pre>...</pre>
.
Parameters
- If given no additional parameters except
'template name' ({{{1}}}),
it presents the same as the similar {{Tl}} macro template -- a blue link nested in curly-braces -- the same as a user would apply the template without parameters, but with a noticeably clearer font and spacing on most modern browsers. - Comparatively,
{{Tl}}
will not take or display additional parameters, and for minor technical reasons, may be preferred for mere listing and referencing in long pages involving a lot of template expansions.
Documentation
{{Tlx}} is a generalization of {{Tl}}, et cetera with arguably better readable output. This depends on the browser, but too narrow uses of "{", "|", "}" in conjunction with links can be hard to read.
Usage
- {{Tlx|template name}}
- {{Tlx|template name|param}}
- {{Tlx|template name|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}}
- {{Tlx|template name|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|more}}
- {{Tlx|template name|param=value}}
Up to 10 placeholders for parameters of the specified template
Examples
- Note
- On the source sister projects, en.wikipedia and Meta, X0, X1, X2,..., X9 are sandbox templates for experimentation on involved templates that need be in template space. An auto-cleansing software facility exists that might be used to duplicate the facility on other Sister projects.
Code | Result | Remark |
---|---|---|
{{Tlx|x0}}
|
{{x0}}
|
|
{{Tlx|Abc}}
|
{{Abc}}
|
|
{{Tlx|ABC}}
|
{{ABC}}
|
|
{{Tlx|AbC}}
|
{{AbC}}
|
|
{{Tlx|x1|one}}
|
{{x1|one}}
|
|
{{Tlx|x2|one|two}}
|
{{x2|one|two}}
|
|
{{Tlx|x3|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}}
|
{{x3|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10}}
|
|
{{Tlx|x4|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11}}
|
{{x4|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|...}}
|
up to 10 parameters, then ... |
{{Tlx|x5|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11}}
|
{{x5|1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11}}
|
| for more |
{{Tlx|convert|<nowiki>14|m|ftin|abbr=out|sp=us</nowiki>}}
|
unlimited parameters as one nowiki string | |
{{Tlx|x1|x=u}}
|
{{x1}}
|
= won't work |
{{Tlx|x1|x=u}}
|
{{x1|x=u}}
|
= is okay |
{{Tlx|x1|x{{=}}u}}
|
{{x1|x=u}}
|
{{=}} is okay |
{{Tlx|x1|<nowiki>x=u</nowiki>}}
|
{{x1|x=u}}
|
sticky nowiki is okay |
{{Tlx|x2| |two}}
|
{{x2|two}}
|
empty won't work |
{{Tlx|x2| |two}}
|
{{x2| |two}}
|
  is okay |
{{Tlx|x2| |two}}
|
{{x2| |two}}
|
is okay |
{{Tlx|x2| | two}}
|
{{x2| | two}}
|
| is okay |
{{Tlx|x2| {{!}} two}}
|
{{x2| | two}}
|
{{!}} is dubious
|
{{Tlx|x2|2=|3=two}}
|
{{x2|two}}
|
empty really doesn't work |
{{Tlx|x2|2=one|two}}
|
{{x2|two}}
|
two clobbers 2=one |
{{Tlx|x2|3=two|2=one}}
|
{{x2|one|two}}
|
right to left okay |
See also
- Template:Para – for giving examples of template parameters and values only, instead of entire templates with parameters.