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The "(in-universe)" disambiguation term should be used to dab any in-universe thing named after an out-of-universe thing. For example, [[Tom Baker (in-universe)]], [[William Hartnell (in-universe)]], [[Doctor Who (in-universe)]] and [[Doctor Who Series 9 (in-universe)]]. It should generally not be applied to in-universe things that have out-of-universe things named after them, such as [[Who Killed Kennedy]]. | The "(in-universe)" disambiguation term should be used to dab any in-universe thing named after an out-of-universe thing. For example, [[Tom Baker (in-universe)]], [[William Hartnell (in-universe)]], [[Doctor Who (in-universe)]] and [[Doctor Who Series 9 (in-universe)]]. It should generally not be applied to in-universe things that have out-of-universe things named after them, such as [[Who Killed Kennedy]]. | ||
In some cases, these | In some cases, these rules may not be sufficient to eliminate confusion and, in those cases, a specific talk page discussion should be started. | ||
== How to use it == | == How to use it == | ||
The disambiguation term to use is "(in-universe)". When further disambiguation is required, further descriptors may be added in the format "(in-universe ''noun'')", such as "(in-universe book)" or "(in-universe game)". | The disambiguation term to use is "(in-universe)". When further disambiguation is required, further descriptors may be added in the format "(in-universe ''noun'')", such as "(in-universe book)" or "(in-universe game)". | ||
