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<code><nowiki><includeonly>subst:</includeonly>{{random|1000}}</nowiki></code> =  
<code><nowiki><includeonly>subst:</includeonly>{{random|1000}}</nowiki></code> =  


{{<includeonly>safesubst:</includeonly>#expr:{{random|1000}} + 25}}
{{<includeonly>subst:</includeonly>#expr:{{random|1000}} + 25}}

Revision as of 22:06, 23 April 2012

{{random}} generates a random number, at least to the extent that non-mathematicians will be happy with the term "random", through simple markup. The number can be from 1 to whatever number you choose, up to 1000.

Syntax is straightforward:

{{random|1000}} = 709

This number will change every time the page loads. If, however, you want to choose a random number that's "locked" in place by the act of hitting the publish button, then you have to substitute the template, like this: <includeonly>subst:</includeonly>{{random|1000}} =

734