Template:Distinguish

This template should NOT be substituted.

Use this template to add a message box to a template's documentation subpage indicating if and how that template should be substituted.

Template parameters

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
1first parameter

Inserts any helpful or instructive text in bold font such as 'always' or 'never' between the words 'should' and 'be' in the resulting message box; if no such instruction is desired, this parameter should be entered as a single blank typed space (in this sense, the parameter is required: it must be an instructive word OR it must be a blank typed space—it must NOT be left with no entry

Default
Example
never
Auto value
Stringrequired
2second parameter

This parameter takes any text you add to it and places it at the end of the sentence that the message box generates; it should NOT end in a period

Default
Example
unless older versions cannot be found
Auto value
Stringoptional


Examples

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With middle text but no additional text at the end

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{{Substitution|not}}

produces:


With both middle text and additional text at the end

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{{Substitution|only (at least as of 2024)|if temperatures fall and it starts to snow}}

produces:


With no middle text but some additional text at the end

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{{Substitution| |if you wish to ensure your emoji's image remains the same even if its template's image is changed}}

produces:


See also

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