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== About WikiPartner infoboxes ==
Infoboxes give readers a quick summary of the most important facts about an article's subject. Choose the infobox that best matches the subject.


Infoboxes provide a quick summary of important facts about a subject.
== Available infoboxes ==


WikiPartner provides different infoboxes for people, organizations, companies, places, products, media, events, awards, vehicles, software, websites, and other notable subjects.
{| class="wikitable"
! Infobox !! Use for
|-
| [[Template:Infobox person|'''Person''']] || People, including entrepreneurs, politicians, actors, athletes, scientists, authors, and journalists
|-
| [[Template:Infobox company|'''Company''']] || Companies, startups, agencies, and business entities
|-
| [[Template:Infobox organization|'''Organization''']] || Foundations, associations, NGOs, universities, and institutions
|-
| [[Template:Infobox website|'''Website''']] || Websites, online platforms, media websites, and web services
|-
| [[Template:Infobox software|'''Software''']] || Software, applications, SaaS, tools, and open-source projects
|-
| [[Template:Infobox book|'''Book''']] || Books and print publications
|-
| [[Template:Infobox film|'''Film''']] || Films, documentaries, and short films
|-
| [[Template:Infobox TV show|'''TV show''']] || Television programs and series
|-
| [[Template:Infobox place|'''Place''']] || Countries, states, cities, buildings, landmarks, and other places
|-
| [[Template:Infobox product|'''Product''']] || Products, devices, hardware, and tools
|-
| [[Template:Infobox vehicle|'''Vehicle''']] || Cars, motorcycles, trucks, aircraft, ships, trains, and spacecraft
|-
| [[Template:Infobox award|'''Award''']] || Awards, prizes, honors, medals, and recognitions
|-
| [[Template:Infobox event|'''Event''']] || Conferences, competitions, ceremonies, festivals, exhibitions, and historical events
|}


Editors should choose the infobox that best matches the subject of the article.
== Choosing an infobox ==


All available WikiPartner infobox templates are listed automatically below.
Use the infobox that best represents the main subject of the article.


== Available infoboxes ==
For example:


{{Category:WikiPartner infobox templates}}
* A person → [[Template:Infobox person|Infobox person]]
 
* A company → [[Template:Infobox company|Infobox company]]
== How to choose an infobox ==
* A university → [[Template:Infobox organization|Infobox organization]]
 
* A website → [[Template:Infobox website|Infobox website]]
* '''Person''' — people such as entrepreneurs, politicians, actors, athletes, scientists, authors, journalists, and other public figures.
* A software application → [[Template:Infobox software|Infobox software]]
* '''Company''' — companies, startups, agencies, institutions, and similar business entities.
* A smartphone → [[Template:Infobox product|Infobox product]]
* '''Website''' — notable websites, online platforms, media websites, and web-based services.
* A car → [[Template:Infobox vehicle|Infobox vehicle]]
* '''Software''' — software applications, SaaS products, tools, and open-source projects.
* A film → [[Template:Infobox film|Infobox film]]
* '''Book''' — books and print publications such as magazines.
* A book → [[Template:Infobox book|Infobox book]]
* '''Film''' — feature films, short films, documentaries, and other notable films.
* An award → [[Template:Infobox award|Infobox award]]
* '''TV show''' — television programs and series.
* A conference or festival → [[Template:Infobox event|Infobox event]]
* '''Organization''' — foundations, associations, NGOs, universities, and similar organizations.
* A city or landmark → [[Template:Infobox place|Infobox place]]
* '''Place''' — countries, states, cities, buildings, landmarks, and other notable places.
* '''Product''' — consumer products, hardware, devices, tools, and other products.
* '''Vehicle''' — cars, motorcycles, trucks, aircraft, ships, trains, spacecraft, and other vehicles.
* '''Award''' — awards, prizes, honors, medals, and recognitions.
* '''Event''' — conferences, competitions, ceremonies, festivals, exhibitions, and historical events.


== Editor guidance ==
== Editor guidance ==


Use only the parameters that are relevant to the subject.
Use only relevant fields. Empty or unknown fields should be left out.
 
Do not fill an infobox simply to make it longer. Empty or unknown information should be left out.
 
Information in an infobox should be supported by reliable sources where appropriate.
 
Do not add promotional claims, private information, speculation, social-media profiles, or authority identifiers.
 
For people, use [[Template:Infobox person]].
 
For companies and similar business entities, use [[Template:Infobox company]].
 
For websites and online platforms, use [[Template:Infobox website]].


For software, use [[Template:Infobox software]].
Keep information factual, concise, and supported by reliable sources where appropriate.


For books and print publications, use [[Template:Infobox book]].
Do not add promotional claims, speculation, private information, social-media profiles, or authority identifiers.


For films, use [[Template:Infobox film]].
For complete parameters and usage instructions, visit the individual infobox template page.


For television programs, use [[Template:Infobox TV show]].
== Automatic list ==


For organizations, use [[Template:Infobox organization]].
New infoboxes are automatically collected in:


For places, use [[Template:Infobox place]].
'''[[:Category:WikiPartner infobox templates|WikiPartner infobox templates]]'''


For products, use [[Template:Infobox product]].
Administrators only need to add this category to a new infobox:
 
For vehicles, use [[Template:Infobox vehicle]].
 
For awards and recognitions, use [[Template:Infobox award]].
 
For events, use [[Template:Infobox event]].
 
== Template maintenance ==
 
The list above is generated from the '''WikiPartner infobox templates''' category.
 
When an administrator creates a new infobox, adding:


<pre>
<pre>
[[Category:WikiPartner infobox templates]]
[[Category:WikiPartner infobox templates]]
</pre>
</pre>
to the template documentation automatically adds it to this directory.
This means the directory does not need to be manually updated whenever a new infobox is created.


[[Category:WikiPartner documentation]]
[[Category:WikiPartner documentation]]
[[Category:WikiPartner]]
[[Category:WikiPartner templates]]

Latest revision as of 22:19, 3 September 2026

WikiPartner Infoboxes

Browse the infobox templates available on WikiPartner.

Infoboxes give readers a quick summary of the most important facts about an article's subject. Choose the infobox that best matches the subject.

Available infoboxes

Infobox Use for
Person People, including entrepreneurs, politicians, actors, athletes, scientists, authors, and journalists
Company Companies, startups, agencies, and business entities
Organization Foundations, associations, NGOs, universities, and institutions
Website Websites, online platforms, media websites, and web services
Software Software, applications, SaaS, tools, and open-source projects
Book Books and print publications
Film Films, documentaries, and short films
TV show Television programs and series
Place Countries, states, cities, buildings, landmarks, and other places
Product Products, devices, hardware, and tools
Vehicle Cars, motorcycles, trucks, aircraft, ships, trains, and spacecraft
Award Awards, prizes, honors, medals, and recognitions
Event Conferences, competitions, ceremonies, festivals, exhibitions, and historical events

Choosing an infobox

Use the infobox that best represents the main subject of the article.

For example:

Editor guidance

Use only relevant fields. Empty or unknown fields should be left out.

Keep information factual, concise, and supported by reliable sources where appropriate.

Do not add promotional claims, speculation, private information, social-media profiles, or authority identifiers.

For complete parameters and usage instructions, visit the individual infobox template page.

Automatic list

New infoboxes are automatically collected in:

WikiPartner infobox templates

Administrators only need to add this category to a new infobox: 

[[Category:WikiPartner infobox templates]]
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