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The template argument size counter keeps track of the total length of template arguments that have been substituted. Its limit is the same as the article size limit. Example: {{3x|{{2x|abcde}}}} has a template argument size of 40 bytes: the argument abcdeabcde is counted 3 times, the argument abcde twice.
This template internally uses mw:Extension:SyntaxHighlight, which is considered an 'expensive parser function' (see WP:EXPENSIVE). If used on a page which uses more than 500 expensive parser functions, the output of subsequent uses of this template will be presented using <code>...</code> formatting (without any syntax highlighting) instead.
Using a template is similar to calling a function in programming. When called, it returns a value. For a template, calling is known as a template call and the return value is known as the expansion of the template, which is treated as part of the calling page's source. Like functions, some templates can take parameters that affect their output.
Add a calculator widget to the page. Like a spreadsheet you can refer to other widgets in the same page. Template parameters [Edit template data] Parameter Description Type Status id id The id for this input. This is used to reference it in formula of other calculator templates String required type type What type of input box Suggested values plain number text radio checkbox passthru hidden ...
This template is used on approximately 69,000 pages and changes may be widely noticed. Test changes in the template's /sandbox or /testcases subpages, or in your own user subpage . Consider discussing changes on the talk page before implementing them.
Wikipedia:List of infoboxes for infoboxes, which are small panels that summarize key features of the page's subject. Wikipedia:Categorization for templates used for categories; Wikipedia:Citation templates for templates used to format article references and citations; Wikipedia:Requested templates, to request creation of a template. Category ...
Templates on Wikipedia can be used for a variety of purposes. Some common uses for templates include infoboxes to summarize the information presented in an article, while others are information messages.
For example, maybe you have a bot that publishes certain data to a Wiki page regularly, and you want your script to read that data. Careful with ctype. Set it to raw for normal Wiki pages, and application/json for pages where a template editor or admin has set the Content Model to JSON.