Call of Duty Wiki:Templates

There are many **templates** in use in Byte Sandbox Wikia and these are only subset, representing the most important and commonly used ones. If you feel that a template belongs on this page, do not hesitate to add it.

* Category:Templates should list all templates in the wiki, categorized into the various subcategories.
* The Template namespace always has all templates in the wiki, unsorted.

## What are templates?

Wiki templates provide a means to insert the same content over and over in different (or the same) pages. This saves editors the hassle of duplicating the same text again and again, and also helps ensure consistency.

Templates are generally shown with the format required to use the template. Clicking the template name takes you to the template's page, where you can see what it looks like and how it is used.

**Detailed instructions on the usage of each template should exist either on the template page, or the template's talk page.**

## Article management templates

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## User talk message templates

Welcome to the wiki!
Hello and welcome to the Call of Duty Wiki! Thanks for **your contributions**. We hope you'll stick around to make even more!
Have you created your **user page** yet? It's your own personal page, and you can do anything you want with it! Your user page will also help us get to know you as an editor better. However, it also has some rules you should know about, so don't just start posting **everything**!
Here are some links that you may find helpful:
* **Recent changes** provides you with a list of pages that other users are currently editing, which might give you an idea of where you can help out.
* The **help pages** are a resource for you to use if you are new to wikis or need a guide for editing.
* The **forums** are a good place to ask any questions you may have, or start your own discussion.
* The Call of Duty Wiki's **policies and guidelines** are some rules for you to follow, and will also help you make better contributions.

Still have questions? Feel free to [[User talk:{{{1}}}|**ask me**]] or contact another administrator. **Sysops'** names are highlighted in green and **bureaucrats'** names are highlighted in cyan. When leaving a message, leave ~~~~ at the end of your post so we can recognize you.
We hope you enjoy editing here, and look forward to seeing you around!

**Note: The following are variations of the user welcome template.**

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Best handpicked group of editors on the planet. Glad to have you aboard at the **Call of Duty Wiki**, so here's the briefing on how you can help:

**Recent changes** is a great first stop, because you can see what other people are editing right this minute, and where you can help.
**Read our policies**, if you haven't already. You'll be informed on the do's and do not's, as well as some guidelines when creating new articles.
**The Sandbox** is a great place to test things out if this is your first time editing wikis. It is advisable to know what is commonplace on the wiki, such as **templates** and categories, and how to use them.
**Questions?** You can ask at the Help desk, the "discussion" page associated with each article, or browse through the help directory. Feel free as well to ask on [[User talk:{{{1}}}|my talk page]]; we take care of our friends, recruit!
**Have feedback?** The War Room is used to discuss changes to wiki or other community related issues. You'll need 50 main space edits to vote, recruit, but your opinion is still appreciated!
I hope you enjoy editing on the wiki recruit! This is Shepherd, out.

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Welcome to the **Call of Duty Wiki**, comrade! There's a lot to do around here, so I hope you'll stay with us and make many more improvements.

**Recent changes** is a great first stop, because you can see what other people are editing right this minute, and where you can help.
**Please sign in**, if you haven't already, and create a user name! It's free, and it'll help you keep track of all your edits.
**Questions?** You can ask at the Help desk or on the "discussion" page associated with each article, or post a message on [[User talk:{{{1}}}|my talk page]]! Please review our policies so that you understand them completely.
**Need help?** Look no further than the Help Directory. It has pages to help with any problems you may encounter. You may also place {{helpme}} followed by a question here in order to get direct assistance from another user.
I'm really happy to have you here, comrade, and look forward to contributing with you!

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Welcome to the **Call of Duty Wiki**, my friend! The fight for our glorious Wiki is everywhere, and we hope a true editor like yourself will stick around to help finish those edits!

**Our policies** are something you should get familiar with, so you can have a good understanding of our rules. You will find very helpful information on what is and is not allowed in them.
**Recent changes** is another great first stop for beginners, because you can see what pages other people people are interested in, and which ones might need fixing.
**The Sandbox** is a great place to test things out if this is your first time editing wikis. It is advisable to know what is commonplace on the wiki, such as **templates** and categories, and how to use them.
**Have more Questions?** You can also ask at the Help desk, or post a message on [[User talk:{{{1}}}|my talk page]]! But remember, my friend, we are all in this fight together, so feel free to ask anyone you like - we are always watching each other's backs!
**Need more help?** Look no further than the Help Directory. You can find assistance with almost any topic on Wiki editing. You may also place {{helpme}}, followed by a question, on this page in order to get direct assistance from another user. You might also want to post on the Forums, as many good comrades will be found there, willing to help.
I look forward to having you here, my friend! It is always good to have another soldier on the front lines of editing! Because now it is *our* wiki...*our* users...and *our* pages!

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Welcome to the **Call of Duty Wiki**, Call of Duty Wiki:Templates! Here's some Editing 101 on how you can help:

**Recent changes** is a great first stop, because you can see what other people are editing right this minute, and where you can help.
**Read our policies**, if you haven't already. You'll be informed on the do's and do not's, as well as some guidelines when creating new articles.
**The Sandbox** is a great place to test things out if this is your first time editing wikis. It is advisable to know what is commonplace on the wiki, such as **templates** and categories, and how to use them.
**Questions?** You can ask at the Help desk, the "discussion" page associated with each article, or browse through the help directory. Feel free as well to ask on [[User talk:{{{1}}}|my talk page]]; we're always ready to help recruit.
**Have feedback?** The War Room is used to discuss changes to wiki or other community related issues. You'll need 50 main space edits to vote, recruit, but your opinion is still appreciated!
I hope you enjoy editing on the wiki recruit! Ramirez, this is Foley, we're Oscar Mike!

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Welcome to the **Call of Duty Wiki**, recruit! There's a lot to do around here, so here's the briefing on how you can help:

**Recent changes** is a great first stop, because you can see what other people are editing right this minute, and where you can help.
**Read our policies**, if you haven't already. You'll be informed on the do's and do not's, as well as some guidelines when creating new articles.
**The Sandbox** is a great place to test things out if this is your first time editing wikis. It is advisable to know what is commonplace on the wiki, such as **templates** and categories, and how to use them.
**Questions?** You can ask at the Help desk, the "discussion" page associated with each article, or browse through the help directory. Feel free as well to ask on [[User talk:{{{1}}}|my talk page]]; we take care of our friends, recruit!
**Have feedback?** The War Room is used to discuss changes to wiki or other community related issues. You'll need 50 main space edits to vote, recruit, but your opinion is still appreciated!
I hope you enjoy editing on the wiki recruit! This is Bravo Six, out.

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Greetings from *SOG*, recruit. We're happy to have you aboard at the **Call of Duty Wiki**, so here's a briefing on how you can help:

**Our *policies*** are something you should get familiar with, so you can have a good understanding of our rules. You will find very helpful information on what is and is not allowed on the wiki.
***Recent changes*** is a great second stop for beginners, because you can see what pages other people people are interested in, and which ones might need your talents! Also check out the ***Community Portal*** for a links to other useful pages!
**The *Sandbox*** is a great place to test things out if this is your first time editing wikis. It is advisable to know what is commonplace on the wiki, such as ***templates*** and *categories*, and how to use them.
**Have questions?** You can ask at the *Help desk*, or post a message on [[User talk:{{{1}}}|*my talk page*]]! Also feel free to contact an *administrator*; sysops' names are highlighted in green and bureaucrats' names are highlighted in cyan. But remember, my friend, we are all in this fight together, so feel free to ask anyone you like - we are always watching each other's backs!
**Have feedback?** The *War Room* is used to discuss changes to wiki or other community related issues. You'll need 50 main space edits to vote, recruit, but your opinion is still appreciated!
I look forward to having you here, my friend! It is always good to have another soldier on the front lines of editing!

**Variations end here.**

Welcome to the wiki!
Hello and welcome to the Call of Duty Wiki! Thanks for **your contributions**. We hope you'll stick around to make even more!
Have you **registered an account** yet? If not, there are many **benefits** for doing so, and it's quick, simple, and free! So **log in** and join the community!
Here are some links that you may find helpful:
* **Recent changes** provides you with a list of pages that other users are currently editing, which might give you an idea of where you can help out.
* The **help pages** are a resource for you to use if you are new to wikis or need a guide for editing.
* The **forums** are a good place to ask any questions you may have, or start your own discussion.
* The Call of Duty Wiki's **policies and guidelines** are some rules for you to follow, and will also help you make better contributions.

Still have questions? Feel free to [[User talk:{{{1}}}|**ask me**]] or contact another administrator. **Sysops'** names are highlighted in green and **bureaucrats'** names are highlighted in cyan.
We hope you enjoy editing here, and look forward to seeing you around!

Hi. Although everyone is welcome to make constructive contributions here, at least one of your recent edits did not appear to be constructive, and has been reverted. If you continue to vandalize any pages, you will receive a block for an appropriate amount of time. As such, please refrain from doing so. Thanks.

{{{2}}}

Due to your unacceptable behavior, you have been blocked for {{{1}}}. You are welcome to come back and edit sensibly after the block is up, however it is very strongly advised that you read and review our policies thoroughly before you start to edit again. If you believe your block is unfair you can leave a message on this page and an administrator will consider it.
Any more unacceptable behavior and another block will be issued. Thank you.

An edit you recently made to a page was undone because it was either:File:Call of Duty Wiki logo warning template.png* Incorrect
* Contained poor English
* Did not conform to Wiki policies
* Unnecessary
* Concerned real life info, which is not generally allowed
* Contained speculation, which is not generally allowed
* Opinionated
* Featured a formatting error

Please read the Manual of Style and the policies in order to brush up on the style and professionalism that is expected on this wiki.
You are still free to make edits; however, please make sure they are up to standards!
Thanks!

{{{2}}}

Welcome to the Call of Duty Wiki. Although everyone is welcome to make constructive contributions here, at least one of your uploaded files or recent edits did not appear to be beneficial to the wiki, and has been removed. Advertising includes, but is not limited to:

File:Call of Duty Wiki logo warning template.png* Uploading non-official videos which do not clarify the article in question, such as machinimas made by fans.
* Uploading files ridden with logos from outside sources.
* Uploading montages or gameplay videos which may glorify the uploader and do not contribute to the subject.
* Making comments, edits, blogs or pages which promote any kind of service, product or 3rd party opinion.

Please do not use the wiki as a form of advertising, it is an encyclopedia, not a video sharing site. I strongly urge you to read the policy page to learn more about contributing constructively to this wiki. If you continue to advertise on the wiki, you will be subject to a block. Thank you.

{{{2}}}

## Informational boxes

 This template is used on pages about soldiers that appear in the Call of Duty games, such as Vasquez. The variables are as follows:

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**Note: The following template should only be used on userpages.**

 This template is used userpages only, whereas the above template is exclusively for use on pages about soldiers in the Call of Duty games. The variables are as follows:

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 This template is used on pages about singleplayer levels in the Call of Duty games, such as All Ghillied Up. The variables are as follows:

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 This template is used on pages about multiplayer levels in the Call of Duty games, such as Skidrow. The variables are as follows:

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## General wiki templates

### Clear

{{clr}}, plus {{clrl}} and {{clrr}}

* This template is used to reduce the amount of non-wikicode used on pages, replacing the code `<br style="clear:both;" />`. Its use should generally be avoided.
* You can use {{clr}} instead of the HTML tag that clears space below things like images, pictures and tables, so the following stuff doesn't begin until the bottom of the image, picture or table box.
* You can also use {{clrl}} or {{clrr}} to clear only left or right floats.

### Language

**Warning**: ***There is language on this page that some readers may consider offensive.***

* This template is used at the top of a page, when that page contains possibly offensive information, including cussing.

{{language}}

### Right-aligned Table of Contents

{{tocright}}

* This template floats the table of contents (toc) on the right. It should only be used when absolutely necessary, to keep consistent design.

### Sandbox

{{sandbox}}

* A template that should be used to head up all Project:Sandbox pages.

### T is for template

{{t|*<template>*}}

* This template allows you to show example template code (with a link to the templates) without using the template itself. It is used extensively on this page.