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This template has five variables:
This template has five variables:
*1 is the subject. It can be a descriptive sentence or two about what's in the image, or even a mere link to the subject that's pictured.
*'''1''' is the subject. It can be a descriptive sentence or two about what's in the image, or even a mere link to the subject that's pictured.
*2 is the source, such as an external link to where you originally found the image.
*'''2''' is the source, such as an external link to where you originally found the image.
*3 is the artist, if you know who made it (maybe yourself).
*'''3''' is the artist, if you know who made it (maybe yourself).
*4 is "edited". If the image has been altered from the original, describe the modifications.
*'''4''' is "edited". If the image has been altered from the original, describe the modifications.
*5 is "other versions". If there is another image on the same subject, try to link to it using <nowiki>[[:File:File.ext]]</nowiki>.
*'''5''' is "other versions". If there is another image on the same subject, try to link to it using <nowiki>[[:File:Filename.ext]]</nowiki>.


To use some but not all of these, use, e.g, something like this:<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;<code><nowiki>{{aboutfile|2=external link|3=[[User:Artist|Artist]]|5=[[:File:Otherone.png]]}}</nowiki></code>
To use some but not all of these variables, use, for example, something like this:<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;<code><nowiki>{{aboutfile|2=external link|3=[[User:Artist|Artist]]|5=[[:File:Otherone.png]]}}</nowiki></code>
<br>The first two variables are the most commonly used ones, however, and they can simply be entered like this:<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;<code><nowiki>{{aboutfile|summary|external link}}</nowiki></code>
<br>The first two variables are the most commonly used ones, however, and they can simply be entered like this:<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;<code><nowiki>{{aboutfile|summary|external link}}</nowiki></code>


While this template is ''optional'' for image summaries, it works very well and its use is encouraged.
While use of this template is ''optional'' for image summaries, it is recommended. The preloaded coding now automatically appears when [[Special:Upload|uploading]] a file. It should either be formatted correctly, or removed before uploading. Otherwise, it would look like <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.mariowiki.com/index.php?title=File:MALSS_SMB_Qblock.gif&oldid=1257973#Summary this]</span class>. If a user repeatedly uploads files without correctly formatting aboutfile, a {{tem|reminder}} or {{tem|aboutfile-reminder}} should be issued.


Credit to [[wikia:c:starwars:Template:Information|Wookieepedia]] for design inspiration.
Credit to [[wikia:c:starwars:Template:Information|Wookieepedia]] for the design inspiration.


[[Category:Notice Templates|{{PAGENAME}}]]</noinclude>
[[Category:Notice Templates|{{PAGENAME}}]]</noinclude>

Revision as of 05:39, May 16, 2012

Aboutfile
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Template

This template has five variables:

  • 1 is the subject. It can be a descriptive sentence or two about what's in the image, or even a mere link to the subject that's pictured.
  • 2 is the source, such as an external link to where you originally found the image.
  • 3 is the artist, if you know who made it (maybe yourself).
  • 4 is "edited". If the image has been altered from the original, describe the modifications.
  • 5 is "other versions". If there is another image on the same subject, try to link to it using [[:File:Filename.ext]].

To use some but not all of these variables, use, for example, something like this:
   {{aboutfile|2=external link|3=[[User:Artist|Artist]]|5=[[:File:Otherone.png]]}}
The first two variables are the most commonly used ones, however, and they can simply be entered like this:
   {{aboutfile|summary|external link}}

While use of this template is optional for image summaries, it is recommended. The preloaded coding now automatically appears when uploading a file. It should either be formatted correctly, or removed before uploading. Otherwise, it would look like this. If a user repeatedly uploads files without correctly formatting aboutfile, a {{reminder}} or {{aboutfile-reminder}} should be issued.

Credit to Wookieepedia for the design inspiration.

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