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An article message box, or ambox, can be added to notify users of specific messages regarding the article. The {{cleanup}}
template is an example of an ambox.
Usage
All parameters
Name | Examples | Description |
---|---|---|
Line colors | ||
type | type = notice [default] | Use the correct value for the message box. |
type = style | ||
type = content | ||
type = delete | ||
type = protection | ||
type = images | ||
Images | ||
image | Example.png | Places an image on the left of the message box. |
imagewidth | 56px [default] | Defines the width of the left image. |
imagealt | Notice | Text to be displayed if image isn't shown properly. |
image2 | PD-icon.png | Places a second image on the right of the message box |
image2width | 56px [default] | Defines the width of the right image. |
image2alt | Public Domain | Text to be displayed if the right image isn't shown properly. |
Other | ||
width | [deprecated] | No longer available |
style | e.g. font-size: 90%; | Takes any valid CSS style. |
contents | (see below) |
Contents
Use {{ambox/message}}
in the contents parameter. Example:
{{ambox/message | 1 = Need some help ova here! | 2 = This article needs cleaning up. | 3 = You can help by editing it. }}
produces...
“Need some help ova here!”
This article needs cleaning up.
You can help by editing it.
Examples
- Ambox with no image:
{{ambox | type = notice | contents = '''Lorem ipsum''' dolor sit amet.}}
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. |
- Ambox with 2 images and custom style:
{{ambox | type = images | image = Copyright.png | image2 = Red copyright.png | style = font-family: Georgia, serif; | contents = '''Lorem ipsum''' dolor sit amet. }}
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. |