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| <div class="wp-page-header-title">WikiPartner Infoboxes</div> | | <div class="wp-page-header-title">WikiPartner Infoboxes</div> |
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| A complete guide to the infobox templates available on English WikiPartner.
| | Browse the infobox templates available on WikiPartner. |
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| Infoboxes are compact information boxes placed near the beginning of an article. They give readers a quick overview of the most important facts about the subject. | | Infoboxes give readers a quick summary of the most important facts about an article's subject. Choose the infobox that best matches the subject. |
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| WikiPartner provides different infoboxes for people, companies, organizations, places, products, technology, media, awards, events, vehicles, and other notable subjects.
| | == Available infoboxes == |
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| Editors should choose the infobox that best matches the subject of the article and use only the fields that are relevant and reliably supported.
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| | | [[Template:Infobox person|'''Person''']] || People, including entrepreneurs, politicians, actors, athletes, scientists, authors, and journalists |
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| | | [[Template:Infobox company|'''Company''']] || Companies, startups, agencies, and business entities |
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| | | [[Template:Infobox organization|'''Organization''']] || Foundations, associations, NGOs, universities, and institutions |
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| | | [[Template:Infobox website|'''Website''']] || Websites, online platforms, media websites, and web services |
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| | | [[Template:Infobox software|'''Software''']] || Software, applications, SaaS, tools, and open-source projects |
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| | | [[Template:Infobox book|'''Book''']] || Books and print publications |
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| | | [[Template:Infobox film|'''Film''']] || Films, documentaries, and short films |
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| | | [[Template:Infobox TV show|'''TV show''']] || Television programs and series |
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| | | [[Template:Infobox place|'''Place''']] || Countries, states, cities, buildings, landmarks, and other places |
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| | | [[Template:Infobox product|'''Product''']] || Products, devices, hardware, and tools |
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| | | [[Template:Infobox vehicle|'''Vehicle''']] || Cars, motorcycles, trucks, aircraft, ships, trains, and spacecraft |
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| | | [[Template:Infobox award|'''Award''']] || Awards, prizes, honors, medals, and recognitions |
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| | | [[Template:Infobox event|'''Event''']] || Conferences, competitions, ceremonies, festivals, exhibitions, and historical events |
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| == Browse all infoboxes == | | == Choosing an infobox == |
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| The complete list of WikiPartner infobox templates is maintained automatically through the '''WikiPartner infobox templates''' category.
| | Use the infobox that best represents the main subject of the article. |
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| '''[[:Category:WikiPartner infobox templates|Browse all WikiPartner infobox templates →]]'''
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| When a new infobox is added to the category, it automatically appears in the category list. This means the central list does not need to be manually updated for every new template.
| | * A person → [[Template:Infobox person|Infobox person]] |
| | | * A company → [[Template:Infobox company|Infobox company]] |
| == Infobox collection ==
| | * A university → [[Template:Infobox organization|Infobox organization]] |
| | | * A website → [[Template:Infobox website|Infobox website]] |
| === People ===
| | * A software application → [[Template:Infobox software|Infobox software]] |
| | | * A smartphone → [[Template:Infobox product|Infobox product]] |
| ==== [[Template:Infobox person|Infobox person]] ====
| | * A car → [[Template:Infobox vehicle|Infobox vehicle]] |
| | | * A film → [[Template:Infobox film|Infobox film]] |
| Use for notable people, including:
| | * A book → [[Template:Infobox book|Infobox book]] |
| | | * An award → [[Template:Infobox award|Infobox award]] |
| * Entrepreneurs | | * A conference or festival → [[Template:Infobox event|Infobox event]] |
| * Politicians
| | * A city or landmark → [[Template:Infobox place|Infobox place]] |
| * Actors
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| * Athletes
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| * Scientists
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| * Authors
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| * Journalists
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| * Public figures
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| * Other notable individuals
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| '''Best for:''' Articles primarily about a person.
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| === Companies and organizations ===
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| ==== [[Template:Infobox company|Infobox company]] ====
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| * Companies | |
| * Startups
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| * Agencies
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| * Business institutions
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| * Nonprofit businesses
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| * Other commercial or business entities
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| '''Best for:''' Articles primarily about a company or business entity.
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| ==== [[Template:Infobox organization|Infobox organization]] ====
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| * Foundations | |
| * Associations
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| * NGOs
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| * Universities
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| * Institutions
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| * Professional organizations
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| * Other formal organizations
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| '''Best for:''' Articles primarily about an organization rather than a commercial company.
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| === Websites and software ===
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| ==== [[Template:Infobox website|Infobox website]] ====
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| * Websites | |
| * Online platforms
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| * Media websites
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| * Web services
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| * Web-based applications
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| '''Best for:''' A notable website or online platform.
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| ==== [[Template:Infobox software|Infobox software]] ====
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| Use for:
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| * Software
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| * Applications
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| * SaaS products | |
| * Desktop applications
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| * Mobile applications
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| * Developer tools
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| * Open-source projects
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| * Other notable software
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| '''Best for:''' A software product or project whose main subject is the software itself.
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| === Books and screen media ===
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| ==== [[Template:Infobox book|Infobox book]] ====
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| * Books
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| * Novels
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| * Non-fiction books
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| * Academic books
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| * Reference books
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| * Print magazines
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| * Other notable print publications
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| '''Best for:''' A specific book or print publication.
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| ==== [[Template:Infobox film|Infobox film]] ====
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| * Feature films
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| * Short films
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| * Documentaries
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| * Animated films
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| * Other notable films
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| '''Best for:''' A specific film.
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| ==== [[Template:Infobox TV show|Infobox TV show]] ====
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| * Television programs
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| * Television series
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| * Talk shows
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| * Reality shows
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| * News programs
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| * Other notable TV shows
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| '''Best for:''' A television program or series.
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| === Places, products, and vehicles ===
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| ==== [[Template:Infobox place|Infobox place]] ====
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| Use for:
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| * Countries
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| * States
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| * Provinces
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| * Cities
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| * Towns
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| * Buildings
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| * Landmarks
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| * Geographic places
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| * Other notable locations
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| '''Best for:''' A physical place or geographic subject.
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| ==== [[Template:Infobox product|Infobox product]] ====
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| Use for:
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| * Consumer products | |
| * Electronic devices
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| * Hardware
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| * Appliances
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| * Tools
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| * Product lines
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| * Other notable products
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| '''Best for:''' A product itself rather than its manufacturer.
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| ==== [[Template:Infobox vehicle|Infobox vehicle]] ====
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| Use for:
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| * Cars
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| * Motorcycles
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| * Trucks
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| * Buses
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| * Aircraft
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| * Ships
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| * Boats
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| * Submarines
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| * Trains
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| * Spacecraft
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| * Military vehicles
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| '''Best for:''' A specific vehicle or vehicle family.
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| === Awards and events ===
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| ==== [[Template:Infobox award|Infobox award]] ====
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| * Awards
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| * Prizes
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| * Honors
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| * Medals | |
| * Recognitions
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| * Fellowships
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| * Scholarships
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| * Other formal distinctions
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| '''Best for:''' An award, prize, or formal recognition.
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| ==== [[Template:Infobox event|Infobox event]] ====
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| Use for:
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| * Conferences
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| * Competitions
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| * Ceremonies
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| * Festivals
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| * Exhibitions
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| * Summits
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| * Conventions
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| * Sporting events
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| * Historical events
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| * Other notable events
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| '''Best for:''' A specific event or recurring event.
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| == How to choose the right infobox ==
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| Choose the template that best describes the '''main subject of the article'''.
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| A simple rule is:
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| * '''Person''' → [[Template:Infobox person|Infobox person]]
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| * '''Company''' → [[Template:Infobox company|Infobox company]]
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| * '''Organization''' → [[Template:Infobox organization|Infobox organization]]
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| * '''Website''' → [[Template:Infobox website|Infobox website]]
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| * '''Software''' → [[Template:Infobox software|Infobox software]]
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| * '''Book or magazine''' → [[Template:Infobox book|Infobox book]]
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| * '''Film''' → [[Template:Infobox film|Infobox film]] | |
| * '''Television program''' → [[Template:Infobox TV show|Infobox TV show]]
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| * '''Place''' → [[Template:Infobox place|Infobox place]]
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| * '''Product''' → [[Template:Infobox product|Infobox product]]
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| * '''Vehicle''' → [[Template:Infobox vehicle|Infobox vehicle]]
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| * '''Award or prize''' → [[Template:Infobox award|Infobox award]]
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| * '''Event''' → [[Template:Infobox event|Infobox event]] | |
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| === Common examples ===
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| A '''smartphone model''' normally uses [[Template:Infobox product|Infobox product]]. | |
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| A '''software application''' normally uses [[Template:Infobox software|Infobox software]].
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| A '''company that develops software''' normally uses [[Template:Infobox company|Infobox company]] for the company article and [[Template:Infobox software|Infobox software]] for an article about its software product.
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| A '''university''' normally uses [[Template:Infobox organization|Infobox organization]].
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| A '''city''' normally uses [[Template:Infobox place|Infobox place]].
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| A '''car model''' normally uses [[Template:Infobox vehicle|Infobox vehicle]].
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| A '''film''' normally uses [[Template:Infobox film|Infobox film]].
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| A '''film award''' normally uses [[Template:Infobox award|Infobox award]].
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| A '''film festival''' normally uses [[Template:Infobox event|Infobox event]].
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| == Using an infobox ==
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| Infoboxes are designed to be flexible. Not every article needs every available field.
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| Use the fields that provide useful information about the subject.
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| For example, an article about a person may use:
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| An article about a company may use:
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| The full list of parameters and detailed instructions is available on each individual infobox template page.
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| == Editor guidance == | | == Editor guidance == |
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| === Use relevant information ===
| | Use only relevant fields. Empty or unknown fields should be left out. |
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| Only use fields that are relevant to the subject.
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| Do not fill every available field simply because the parameter exists. | | Do not add promotional claims, speculation, private information, social-media profiles, or authority identifiers. |
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| An infobox should provide a useful summary, not a complete copy of the article.
| | For complete parameters and usage instructions, visit the individual infobox template page. |
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| === Avoid promotional information ===
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| Infoboxes should remain factual and neutral.
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| Do not use advertising language, marketing claims, rankings, exaggerated descriptions, or unsupported superlatives.
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| === Protect personal information ===
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| Do not add private addresses, private contact information, personal financial information, or other unnecessary personal details.
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| === Do not add social profiles ===
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| WikiPartner infoboxes do not use social-media profile fields.
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| Social-media links should not be added as infobox parameters.
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| === Do not add authority identifiers ===
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| WikiPartner infoboxes do not use authority-ID fields.
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| Authority identifiers should not be added as infobox parameters.
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| === Website field ===
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| Where an infobox includes a '''website''' parameter, use the official website relevant to the subject.
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| Do not use social-media profiles, directories, affiliate pages, or unrelated websites as the main website field.
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| == Infobox and article content ==
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| An infobox is a summary of the subject.
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| Important information should still be explained in the article itself, with appropriate sources.
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| The infobox should contain concise facts that help readers understand the subject quickly.
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| == Automatic template list ==
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| WikiPartner uses the following category to maintain the collection of infobox templates:
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| '''[[:Category:WikiPartner infobox templates|WikiPartner infobox templates]]''' | | '''[[:Category:WikiPartner infobox templates|WikiPartner infobox templates]]''' |
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| Every infobox template should include:
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| When an administrator creates a new infobox and adds this category to its documentation, the template automatically becomes part of the WikiPartner infobox collection.
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| No manual update to this page is required.
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| == Template maintenance ==
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| Infobox templates are shared site-wide components. Changes to a template can affect many articles.
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| For this reason, the underlying infobox template pages should be maintained by authorized WikiPartner administrators.
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| Editors can use the available infoboxes in articles without needing permission to modify the underlying template.
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| == Available templates ==
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| '''[[:Category:WikiPartner infobox templates|View the complete infobox template category →]]'''
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| [[Category:WikiPartner documentation]] | | [[Category:WikiPartner documentation]] |
| [[Category:WikiPartner templates]] | | [[Category:WikiPartner templates]] |
