Wikipedia:FAQ/Template

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Frequently asked questions about Wikipedia's templates.

What are templates?

:Templates are pages that allow editors to implement materials, repeated across many pages, with the same template. Templates are represented in wikitext by open and closed double curly brackets ({{ and }}). They usually take parameters in the form of |parameter=, which can change the display, the text, and so on of a template.

What is that template with "stub" at the bottom of an article?

:These are stub templates. They are used to place stubs into specific categories.

:Stubs are very short articles that could do with some expanding.

How do I rename or delete a template?

:Follow the instructions provided at {{section link|Wikipedia:Templates for discussion|Listing a template}}.

Why did my template changes not take effect?

:The content of pages are cached. Purging the affected page(s) by adding ?action=purge at the end of the URL will usually solve the problem.

How do I report feature bugs?

:Bugs should be reported to [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/ Wikimedia Phabricator]. (See Wikipedia:Bug reports for instructions.)

How do I request features and enhancements?

:Features and enhancements can be requested at [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/ Wikimedia Phabricator].

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