Wikipedia:FAQ/Template

Frequently asked questions about Wikipedia's templates.

What are templates?

 * Templates are pages that allow editors to implement materials, repeated across many pages, with the same template. Templates are represented in wikitext by open and closed double curly brackets ( and  ). They usually take parameters in the form of , which can change the display, the text, and so on of a template.

What is that template with "stub" at the bottom of an article?

 * These are stub templates. They are used to place stubs into specific categories.
 * Stubs are very short articles that could do with some expanding.

How do I rename or delete a template?

 * Follow the instructions provided at.

Why did my template changes not take effect?

 * The content of pages are cached. Purging the affected page(s) by adding  at the end of the URL will usually solve the problem.

How do I report feature bugs?

 * Bugs should be reported to Wikimedia Phabricator. (See Bug reports for instructions.)

How do I request features and enhancements?

 * Features and enhancements can be requested at Wikimedia Phabricator.