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In other words, as is explained in greater detail [[mw:Help:Magic words#Formatting|at the MediaWiki site]], there is a big difference between these two statements: | In other words, as is explained in greater detail [[mw:Help:Magic words#Formatting|at the MediaWiki site]], there is a big difference between these two statements: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Last name, First name}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Last name, First name}} <-- template | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT|Last name, First name}} | {{DEFAULTSORT|Last name, First name}} <-- magic word | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
This template can thus be used to inform a user that they've used the wrong format for their purpose. | This template can thus be used to inform a user that they've used the wrong format for their purpose. | ||
Revision as of 17:34, 28 December 2011
This template doesn't do an awful lot on its own. It's basically just an error message. It displays when people accidentally invoke a magic word that has the same name as a template. It explains that magic words are called when a straight line (|) is used after the name, whereas a template requires a colon (:)
In other words, as is explained in greater detail at the MediaWiki site, there is a big difference between these two statements:
{{DEFAULTSORT:Last name, First name}} <-- template
{{DEFAULTSORT|Last name, First name}} <-- magic word
This template can thus be used to inform a user that they've used the wrong format for their purpose.
