Help:Templates

Templates

There are a number of templates implemented on $\mathsf{Pr} \infty \mathsf{fWiki}$.

Templates provide a convenient way of entering repetitive information into a page, and are related to transclusion.

Templates can be used by adding {{<template name>}} onto the page where it is needed.

List of Templates

Structural Templates

Structural templates are used to propagate a uniform look-and-feel throughout $\mathsf{Pr} \infty \mathsf{fWiki}$.

The following is a list of such templates with their uses. More information is available by following the links.

Mathematical Content

• {{eqn}} is used to typeset arrays of equations spanning several lines.
• {{axiom}} is used to typeset collections of axioms.
  • {{AoC}}, {{BPI}} and other axiom templates indicate whether a specific axiom is needed in the proof.
• {{TFAE}} for equivalence proofs.
• {{AimForCont}}
• {{DefineCategory}}
• {{iff}}
• {{Defof}}

Other constructs

• {{Disambiguation}} is used to make disambiguation pages of terms having multiple definitions.
• {{About}} is used at the top of a page to indicate that it is part of a disambiguation.
• {{Texcode}} to show LaTeX commands

Referencing templates

See Help:Sources

Informative Templates

Informative templates are used to provide information to fellow editors in a structured way.

The following is a list of such templates with their uses.

More information can be found by following the links.

General Cleanup Tasks

• {{Tidy}} is used on pages that need a better/new style, either in terms of $\LaTeX$ or general organization.
• {{NoSources}}
• {{MissingLinks}}
• {{IncomingLinks}}
• {{Rewrite}} for stylistic improvements. See also {{Improve}}.
• {{MissingDoc}}

Unfinished Work

• {{Stub}} is used on pages that have been started, but which are little more than basic placeholder pages.
• {{WIP}} to indicate that a page is Work In Progress.
• {{Inuse}} to indicate that a page is being edited for a prolonged period.
• {{Finish}} for unfinished proofs
  • also see {{ProofWanted}}.
• {{Expand}} for pages which need further content.
• {{ExpandList}} for pages containing lists that need to be added to.

Wanted Content

• {{LinkWanted}}
• {{DefinitionWanted}}
• {{ProofWanted}}
• {{ImageWanted}}

Renaming and Restructuring

• {{Rename}} is used to propose renaming a page.
• {{Mergeto}} is used to propose a merger of two or more pages or sections.
• {{Duplicate}} is like {{Mergeto}}, but when you aren't sure if the other page exists.
• {{Refactor}} is used to indicate that a page or section is up for restructuring.
• {{ExtractTheorem}}

Report a Problem

• {{Questionable}} for likely mathematical errors
• {{Handwaving}} for handwavery and absence of formalism
• {{CircularStructure}} to indicate a problem due to interdependence, often requiring a major refactoring task
• {{Improve}} for poorly structured or overly convoluted arguments.

Review Requests

• {{Help}} when expert knowledge is needed
• {{Proofread}} is used on pages that need to be proofread for mathematical/grammatical errors.
• {{AxiomReview}}
• {{SourceReview}} when page content has been refactored, and the links in the Sources section may no longer provide an accurate and coherent flow

Requests for Explanation

• {{Explain}} is used on pages that need a specific idea/topic clarified, or where more details need to be added.
• {{Disambiguate}}

Use of Templates on Help Pages

Be careful with the use of templates on help pages. If it is a template that adds a category, then the help page will also be added to that category, which is usually not what you want.

This article is complete as far as it goes, but it could do with expansion. In particular: Include a section on template design. E.g. use onlyinclude instead of noinclude because it is more robust. Considering using Template:OnlyLive to ensure only live pages (defs/thms) are in the resulting category You can help $\mathsf{Pr} \infty \mathsf{fWiki}$ by adding this information. To discuss this page in more detail, feel free to use the talk page. When this work has been completed, you may remove this instance of {{Expand}} from the code. If you would welcome a second opinion as to whether your work is correct, add a call to {{Proofread}} the page.

Also see

• List of Templates