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}}	⚠️ Article status notice: This Article's Relevance Is Under Review This article has been flagged for questionable relevance. Its connection to the systemic consumer protection issues outlined in the Mission statement and Moderator Guidelines isn't clear. Learn more ▼ If you believe this notice has been placed in error, or once you have made the required improvements, please visit the Moderators' noticeboard or the #appeals channel on our Discord server: Join Here. Notice: This Article's Relevance Is Under Review To justify the relevance of this article: Provide evidence demonstrating how the issue reflects broader consumer exploitation (e.g., systemic patterns, recurring incidents, or related company policies). Link the problem to modern forms of consumer protection concerns, such as privacy violations, barriers to repair, or ownership rights. If you believe this notice has been placed in error, or once you have made the required improvements, please visit either the Moderator's noticeboard, or the #appeals channel on our Discord server: Join Here. There may be a discussion about this article on its talk page.
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}}	🔧 Article status notice: This article may rely heavily on AI/LLMs This article has been marked because it may have heavy use of LLM generated text that affects its perceived or actual reliability and credibility. To contact a moderator for removal of this notice once the article's issues have been resolved, or if this was a mistake, please use either the Moderator's noticeboard, or the #appeals channel on our Discord server (Join using this link]). Learn more ▼ Common issues include: affect the validity of the claims made (e.g. by not citing sources) make use of tone not complaint with the wiki's editorial guidelines be overly extensive in areas that are not relevant to the mission statement come across as automatically generated, bringing the wiki's credibility into question As a result this article needs additional work to meet the wiki's Content Guidelines and be in line with our Mission Statement for comprehensive coverage of consumer protection issues. How You Can Improve This Article Replace or supplement weak or hallucinated citations with credible, verifiable sources. Remove content you determine to be inaccurate Link the problem to modern forms of consumer protection concerns, such as privacy violations, barriers to repair, or ownership rights Replace language that that is non-compliant with the editorial guidelines of this wiki. As the article may incorporate text from a large language model, it may include inaccuracies or hallucinated information. Please keep this in mind if you are using this article as a source for information.
StubNotice	{{StubNotice}}	❗Article Status Notice: This Article is a stub This article is underdeveloped, and needs additional work to meet the wiki's Content Guidelines and be in line with our Mission Statement for comprehensive coverage of consumer protection issues. Learn more ▼ Issues may include: This article needs to be expanded to provide meaningful information This article requires additional verifiable evidence to demonstrate systemic impact More documentation is needed to establish how this reflects broader consumer protection concerns The connection between individual incidents and company-wide practices needs to be better established The article is simply too short, and lacks sufficient content How you can help: Add documented examples with verifiable sources Provide evidence of similar incidents affecting other consumers Include relevant company policies or communications that demonstrate systemic practices Link to credible reporting that covers these issues Flesh out the article with relevant information This notice will be removed once the article is sufficiently developed. Once you believe the article is ready to have its notice removed, please visit the Moderator's noticeboard, or the Discord (join here) and post to the #appeals channel, or mention its status on the article's talk page.
ToneWarning	{{ToneWarning}}	❗Article Status Notice: Inappropriate Tone/Word Usage This article needs additional work to meet the wiki's Content Guidelines and be in line with our Mission Statement for comprehensive coverage of consumer protection issues. Specifically it uses wording throughout that is non-compliant with the Editorial guidelines of this wiki. Learn more ▼ How You Can Help: If this is a non-Theme article (See: Article types): Persuasive language should not be used in the Wiki's voice. Avoid loaded words, or the causing of unnecessary offense, wherever possible. No direct attacks on named individuals or companies. Malice may be attributed to bad and proven offenders, but only through the use of quotation and citation - never in the Wiki's voice. If this is a Theme article: Where argumentation is used make sure it is clear and direct but not inflammatory. Avoid strong language, or causing unnecessary offense. No direct attacks on named individuals or companies. Malice may be attributed to bad and proven offenders, in a formal and calm manner. This notice will be removed once sufficient documentation has been added to establish the systemic nature of these issues. Once you believe the article is ready to have its notice removed, visit either the Moderator's noticeboard, or the Discord (join here) and post to the #appeals channel.

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