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{{hatnote|This article is an introduction to using templates. For a more technical guide, see [[Help:Templates]]. For a list of all commonly used templates, see [[Help:List of templates]].}} | {{hatnote|This article is an introduction to using templates. For a more technical guide, see [[Help:Templates]]. For a list of all commonly used templates, see [[Help:List of templates]].}} | ||
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A '''template''' is a special type of page designed to be embedded within other pages, providing editors with access to consistent design and formatting. | A '''template''' is a special type of page designed to be embedded within other pages, providing editors with access to consistent design and formatting. | ||
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=== Via the source editor === | === Via the source editor === | ||
Templates are added by using double brackets {{code|<nowiki>{{ ... }}</nowiki>}}. For example, the template {{code|foo}} is added by typing {{code|<nowiki> | Templates are added by using double brackets ({{code|<nowiki>{{ ... }}</nowiki>}}. For example, the template {{code|foo}} is added by typing ({{code|<nowiki>foo</nowiki>}}. | ||
A template's parameters are specified through the use of pipes {{code|<nowiki>|</nowiki>}}. | A template's parameters are specified through the use of pipes {{code|(<nowiki>|</nowiki>)}}. | ||
* Template with one parameter: | * Template with one parameter: | ||
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** Result: {{enchantment|+1}} | ** Result: {{enchantment|+1}} | ||
* Template with multiple parameters: | * Template with multiple parameters: | ||
** Code: {{code|<nowiki>{{AttributeBlock|8|15|7|6|10|8|dex save = yes|race=Bird|hp=10}}</nowiki>}} | ** Code: {{code|<nowiki>{{AttributeBlock|8|15|7|6|10|8|hp=12|dex save = yes|race=Bird|hp=10}}</nowiki>}} | ||
** Result: | ** Result: | ||
{{AttributeBlock|8|15|7|6|10|8|dex save = yes|race=Bird|hp=10}} | {{AttributeBlock|8|15|7|6|10|8|hp=12|dex save = yes|race=Bird|hp=10}} | ||
== Specific uses of templates == | == Specific uses of templates == | ||