Template:For multi

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{{For multi}} is a hatnote template that produces a list of alternative uses for the title of the article and links to articles about those uses. It is similar to {{For}} with the primary difference being this template allows multiple uses to be listed while still being able to link to multiple articles per use. It is essentially the same as {{About}} but without the about clause at the start.

Usage

0 parameters

When no parameters are provided, this template functions the exact same as {{Other uses}}. It is preferred to use that template as it more clearly explains the output of the function.

The output with zero parameter {{For multi}} is:

Comparison to other templates:

This is the same as using {{Other uses}}:

One or two parameters

When one or two parameters are provided, this template functions the exact same as {{For}}. It is preferred to use that template as the "multi" functionality of this template is not required.

1 Parameter

With one parameter, {{For multi|UseA}} yields:

Comparison to other templates:

This is identical to passing the same arguments to {{For}}. For example, {{For|UseA}} yields:

2 Parameters

With two parameters, {{For multi|UseA|ArticleA}} yields:

Comparison to other templates:

This is identical to passing the same arguments to {{For}}. For example, {{For|UseA|ArticleA}} yields:

3 or more parameters

When three or more parameters are provided, this template can be used. Functionally, it is the same as {{About}}, but without the about clause at the beginning. Per the guideline at WP:HNS, it is up to the editor to decide whether or not the hatnote should contain a brief summary (i.e. whether or not the hatnote should use {{For multi}} or {{About}}) based on their preference and what is likely to be clearer and easier for the reader.

With three parameters, the output of

{{For multi|UseA|ArticleA|UseB}}
is:

Comparison to other templates:

The output of {{For multi|UseA|ArticleA|UseB}} is different from {{For}} provided with three parameters where {{For|UseA|ArticleA|ArticleB}} yields: As you can see, this function is able to output multiple uses, unlike {{For}}. {{About}} also produces the same output, but with an about clause at the beginning. For example, {{About|About|UseA|ArticleA|UseB}} yields: Technically, {{About}} can be used by passing an empty first parameter, but this isn't recommended as the wikitext {{About||UseA|ArticleA|UseB}} doesn't make it clear what the output is going to be and what the purpose of the template is as, in this case, the name of the template "About" is misleading. Using it this way would look like:

Multiple articles per use

Multiple articles can be used per use by putting a parameter with the content and between them. For example, the wikitext

{{For multi|UseA|ArticleA|and|ArticleB|and|ArticleC|UseB|ArticleD|and|ArticleE}}
yields:

Last parameter

When the last parameter is a "use", the current article plus (disambiguation) will be linked to at the end of the template. For example,

{{For multi|UseA|ArticleA|UseB}}
yields:

The above example produces a link to Template:For multi (disambiguation) at the end.

TemplateData

This is the TemplateData documentation for this template used by VisualEditor and other tools; see the monthly parameter usage report for this template.

TemplateData for For multi

This template lists multiple other uses for the title and links to articles about those uses. See the documentation for more information on usage and alternatives.

Template parameters

This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Other use 11

What the first other use of the title is. If unused or blank, defaults to "For other uses".

Stringrequired
Other page 12

The title of the first other page. If unused, defaults to "[page title] (disambiguation)".

Page namerequired
Other use 23

What the second other use of the title is.

Stringrequired
Other page 24

The title of the second other page. If unused or blank and parameter 4 exists, defaults to "[page title] (disambiguation)".

Page nameoptional
Other use 35

What the third other use of the title is.

Stringoptional
Other page 36

The title of the third other page. If unused or blank and parameter 6 exists, defaults to "[page title] (disambiguation)".

Page nameoptional
Other use 47

What the fourth other use of the title is.

Stringoptional
Other page 48

The title of the fourth other page. If unused or blank and parameter 8 exists, defaults to "[page title] (disambiguation)".

Page nameoptional

See also