Help:Templates

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Featured on this page are lists of templates to use as headers and/or footers for your page.

If you see previewed templates wrapped in double curly braces, that means it is an required argument.

Templates basically act as reusable building blocks that power everything from cargo to banners. Think of them like functions in code: you create them once, then use them anywhere with a simple call like {{TemplateName}}. It's efficient, consistent, and easy to maintain. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Isn’t that cool?

Page Information Headers

Template Name	Template Code	Template Preview
DeletionRequest	{{DeletionRequest}}	⚠️ A deletion request has been made for this article There has been a deletion request for this page for the following reason: This request will be reviewed and acted upon by the wiki moderation team within one week of the template being added. To appeal this deletion request, please make an entry at the Moderator's noticeboard. Do not delete this page before removing all references to it: User:Beanie Bo (← links | edit) User:Bythmusters (← links | edit) Projects:Cargo-complete/report (← links | edit)
Garbage	{{Garbage}}	⚠️ Article status notice: This article has been marked for deletion. This article has been flagged for deletion because it is entirely outside the scope of this wiki. Content of this nature is not suitable for inclusion and does not align with the Mission statement or the Moderator Guidelines of the Consumer Rights Wiki. Learn more ▼ Notice: This article does not meet Wiki standards This article has been flagged for deletion because it is entirely outside the scope of this wiki. Content of this nature is not suitable for inclusion and does not align with the Mission statement or the Moderator Guidelines of the Consumer Rights Wiki. Why this article may not meet Wiki standards This wiki exists to provide meaningful and actionable insights about systemic consumer protection issues. Articles are expected to: Address topics that are directly relevant to modern consumer advocacy or systemic exploitation. Provide evidence or credible sources to support claims. Be written in a manner that aligns with the educational and professional tone of this platform. The article in question may: Contains content that is entirely irrelevant, such as personal grievances, Yelp-style reviews, or unrelated material. Shows no effort to engage with the systemic issues this wiki addresses. Fails to meet the basic criteria for inclusion as outlined in the Moderator Guidelines. Next steps To maintain the quality and focus of this wiki, the article will be removed. If you believe this notice has been placed in error, please visit the Discord (join here) and post to the #appeals channel. Reminder This platform is not a place for personal complaints or unrelated discussions. For guidance on contributing appropriate content, refer to: The Moderator Guidelines The Mission statement End of Notice.
Irrelevant	{{Irrelevant}}	⚠️This article's relevance is under review. It does not appear to be in-scope for the wiki. A moderator needs to check for consensus on relevancy before this notice can be removed. Visit the noticeboard or the #appeals channel in either Zulip or Discord to request removal. Discussions of this article's relevancy should take place on its talk page. More info ▼ You can help establish relevance by showing how the issue represents either large-scale consumer exploitation (systemic practices, recurring incidents, etc.) or a case of 'modern' consumer rights issues such as privacy violations, barriers to repair, or ownership rights, in line with the Mission statement and Moderator Guidelines.
MergeRequest	{{MergeRequest}}	🔄 A merge request has been made for this article There has been a merge request for this page for the following reason: Merge with: Once the merge has been completed, please contact a mod, who can delete the extra pages. Alternatively, edit the unneeded pages such that they contain only a redirect to the merged page. If you believe the merge has been completed but the page is still not deleted please contact a moderator either on discord or via their talk pages.
SloppyAI	{{SloppyAI}}	🔧This article may rely heavily on AI/LLM-generated text. Claims and citations should be verified. A moderator needs to check the page before this notice can be removed. Visit the noticeboard or the #appeals channel in either Zulip or Discord to request removal. More info ▼ LLM-generated text may include hallucinated citations, inaccurate claims, or statements which are correct, but are supported by the wrong citation. AI text often also does not follow the editorial guidelines and generally contain prose of poor quality. You can help by replacing weak citations with verifiable sources, auditing the article for inaccurate content, and rewriting passages to comply with the guidelines.
StubNotice	{{StubNotice}}	❗This article is a stub. You can help by expanding it. A moderator needs to check the page before this notice can be removed. Visit the noticeboard or the #appeals channel in either Zulip or Discord to request removal. More info ▼ An article may be flagged as a stub when it is missing major elements needed to make it useful to a reader. You can help by adding missing sections, verifiable sources, relevant company policies and communications, etc. to make the article more complete.
ToneWarning	{{ToneWarning}}	❗This article uses tone or wording inconsistent with the editorial guidelines. A moderator needs to check the page before this notice can be removed. Visit the noticeboard or the #appeals channel in either Zulip or Discord to request removal. More info ▼ The wiki's voice should remain neutral and avoid loaded language or unnecessary offence. Direct attacks on individuals or companies are not permitted; malice may only be attributed through quotation and citation, never in the wiki's voice. In theme articles argumentation is allowed but should be clear, formal, and never inflammatory.

About The Page Itself

Template Name	Template Code	Template Preview
Alert	{{Alert}}	🔔 Notice
Notice	{{Notice}}	{{{1}}}
Warning	{{Warning}}	⚠️ {{{1}}}
Incomplete section	{{Incomplete section}}	This section is incomplete. This notice can be deleted once all the placeholder text has been replaced.
Placeholder box	{{Placeholder box}}	{{{1}}} Add your text below this box. Once this section is complete, delete this box by clicking on it and pressing backspace.
Under_Development	{{Under_Development}}
Collapsible list	{Collapsible list}}
ConsumerImpactSection	{{ConsumerImpactSection}}	Overview of consumer impact Privacy {{{privacy subsection}}} Freedom {{{freedom subsection}}}

Text Headers

Template Name	Template Code	Template Preview
Citation needed	{{Citation needed}}	[citation needed]
Clarify	{{Clarify}}	[clarification needed]
DisputedInline	{{DisputedInline}}	[disputed - discuss]
UpdateNeeded	{{UpdateNeeded}}	[update needed]
Box	{{Box}}
Colortext	{{Colortext}}	{{{2}}}
ColorOutlinetext	{{ColorOutlinetext}}	{{{3}}}
Spoiler	{{Spoiler}}	{{{1}}}
Clear	{{Clear}}
Nowrap	{{NoWrap}}	{{{1}}}
Important	{{Important}}	Important: {{{1}}}

Cargo

Previously, infobox templates were used, but are being phased out for new Cargo templates. See Projects:Cargo-complete.

Template Name	Template Code	Template Preview
IncidentCargo	{{IncidentCargo}}
CompanyCargo	{{CompanyCargo}}	Templates Basic information Founded Legal Structure Industry Also known as Official website
ProductCargo	{{ProductCargo}}	Templates Basic Information Release Year Product Type In Production Official Website
ProductLineCargo	{{ProductLineCargo}}	Templates Basic Information Release Year Product Type In Production Official Website