Template:When/doc

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This template is to be used if a time period mentioned in an article is ambiguous, and needs specifying.

Usage

Default usage

{{When}}

Alternative tool tip text

Replaces 'The time period mentioned near this tag is ambiguous.' by the content entered into the first unnamed parameter:

{{When|Alternative tool tip text.}}

When?

Displays, in brackets, when this template was added to a page via the date entered into the second unnamed parameter:

{{When|2=17 October 2020}}

Data

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The following information is used by extensions and applications, such as VisualEditor, to help users implement this template onto pages. Please ensure that it is up-to-date. This template is to be used if a time period mentioned in an article is ambiguous, and needs specifying. Template parameters This template has custom formatting. Parameter Description Type Status Tooltip text 1 Replaces the default tooltip text with an alternative Default empty Example Alternative tooltip text Auto value empty String optional When? 2 When this template was added Default empty Example 17 October 2020 Auto value empty String optional