Wikipedia:FAQ/Template
Frequently asked questions about Wikipedia's templates.
What are templates?
[edit]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?
[edit]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?
[edit]Follow the instructions provided at Wikipedia:Templates for discussion § Listing a template.
Why did my template changes not take effect?
[edit]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?
[edit]Bugs should be reported to Wikimedia Phabricator. (See Wikipedia:Bug reports for instructions.)
How do I request features and enhancements?
[edit]Features and enhancements can be requested at Wikimedia Phabricator.
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