Template:Why
Today we are going to talk about Template:Why. This is a topic that has generated great interest in recent times, and that undoubtedly has a significant impact on our lives. Template:Why is something that we can all relate to in one way or another, since it is present in different aspects of our daily lives. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the various aspects of Template:Why, analyzing its importance, its influence on society and the impact it has on our daily lives. In addition, we will address some perspectives and opinions of experts on the subject, in order to provide a more complete and informed view of Template:Why. Get ready to embark on a fascinating journey of discovery!
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Usage
To tag a statement as being in need of clarification, add the following code:
{{Why|reason=Your explanation here|date=April 2025}}
- This tag adds pages with tagged statements into Category:Wikipedia articles needing clarification, or a dated subcategory thereof.
- To automatically add the current date, you can use substitution:
{{subst:Why?}}. - The
|date=parameter need not be added by the editor: if not entered, a bot will soon add it. The date parameter consists of the full English name of the current month with initial capital, a space, and the year, not full dates; e.g., "January 2013", but not "jan13". Any deviation from these two rules will result in an "invalid date parameter" error. - The
|reason=parameter is optional but often helpful. It is displayed as a tooltip in some browsers (hover the mouse here [why?] to check behavior of your browser). For example, the following usage might be appropriate to the claim that "Humphrey Bogart has won several snooker world championships":{{Why|reason=This claim isn't clear.|date=April 2025}}
- Use only plain text for the
|reason=parameter. It does not support wiki markup like wikilinks, which can "mess up" the tooltip. - Double quotation marks used within the
|reason=parameter will likewise "mess up" the tooltip; use single quotes or the HTML code"instead.
- This template should be installed directly after punctuation, such as a full stop (period) or a comma.
- Remove the template when you add an explanation for a statement.
TemplateData
TemplateData for Why
A cleanup tag to indicate that a statement is in need of causal clarification.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reason asked | reason | Explanation of why causal clarity is needed
| String | optional |
| Month and year | date | Provides the month and year of the citation request; e.g., 'January 2013', but not 'jan13'
| String | suggested |
