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# Example usage: In an "Examples" section, provide both example syntax (between <nowiki><pre> </pre></nowiki>) and an example template displayed (the same syntax but without <nowiki><pre> </pre></nowiki>).  
# Example usage: In an "Examples" section, provide both example syntax (between <nowiki><pre> </pre></nowiki>) and an example template displayed (the same syntax but without <nowiki><pre> </pre></nowiki>).  


== Notable templates ==
== List of templates ==
* [[Template:Infobox]]: Meta-template used to make [[:Category:Infoboxes|infobox templates]]. Infoboxes can be placed on pages to easily display basic data/information about a subject.
* [[Template:Userbox]]: Meta-template used to make [[:Category:Userboxes|userbox templates]]. Userboxes are a way to easily communicate about yourself on your [[VassarWiki:User pages|user page]].
* [[Template:See also]] & [[Template:Main article]]: Italicized notes at the top of pages or sections, to display important links


=== Banners ===
*[[Template:Poster|Poster]], to be placed on any page for events (will autopopulate on [[Upcoming Events]])
Banners (using the metatemplate [[Template:Banner]]) should be placed at the very top of pages to notify readers of pertinent information.
* [[Template:Transclude|Transclude]], to copy part of one page on another page (will update when
* [[Template:See also|See also]] & [[Template:Main article|Main article]]: Italicized notes at the top of pages or sections, to display important links


* [[Template:Consensus]], to be placed on VassarWiki pages to clarify level of consensus
[[:Category:Infoboxes|Infoboxes]] (using the metatemplate [[Template:Infobox|Infobox]]) can be placed on pages to easily display basic data/information about a subject. Notable infoboxes include:
* [[Template:Construction]], to be placed on pages under construction (recognizing that VassarWiki is a continual work in progress)
 
* [[Template:Infobox group|Infobox group]], for student groups
* [[Template:Infobox house|Infobox house]], for campus housing
 
[[:Category:Userboxes|Userboxes]] (using the metatemplate [[Template:Userbox|Userbox]]) are a way to easily communicate about yourself on your [[VassarWiki:User pages|user page]].
 
Banners (using the metatemplate [[Template:Banner|Banner]]) can be placed at the very top of pages to notify readers of especially pertinent information.
 
* [[Template:Consensus|Consensus]], to be placed on VassarWiki pages to clarify level of consensus
* [[Template:Construction|Construction]], to be placed on pages under construction (recognizing that VassarWiki is a continual work in progress)


== See also ==
== See also ==