Template:Copy edit

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This template should not be substituted.

Usage

This template tags an article for copy editing and should be added at the top of the article page, as follows:

{{Copy edit|date=April 2024}}

This template will auto-categorize tagged articles into Category:MicroWiki articles needing copy edit, or a dated subcategory thereof.

Do not subst: this template. This template is a self-reference.

Do not add this template to drafts.

This template takes an optional parameter that replaces the word "article" in the displayed message with arbitrary text. For example, {{Copy edit|section}} displays "This section needs copy editing."
This template takes the optional parameter |for= (a.k.a. |reason=) which can be used to explain what issues need to be addressed, e.g. |for=consistent spelling. The default value is "grammar, style, cohesion, tone, or spelling".
This template takes the optional parameter |date=, with the format |date=April 2024. A bot will automatically fill the parameter if it is initially left empty.

This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools.

TemplateData for Copy edit

Use this cleanup template to tag an article for copy editing, such as for grammar, style, cohesion, tone or spelling.

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Template parameters
This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.
Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Month and year	`date`	The month and year that the template was placed (in full). "{{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}" inserts the current month and year automatically. Example January 2013 Auto value `{{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}`	Line	suggested
Affected area	`1`	Text to replace the word "article", usually "section" Example section Auto value `section`	Line	optional
Reason	`for` `reason`	Text to replace "grammar, style, cohesion, tone, or spelling" in the template	String	optional