Template:Update

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Place this template on an image file that requires updating for some reason; this template takes only one parameter, and that parameter should contain the reason why you believe the file needs updating.

The template automatically sets the following categories: Category:Images requiring an update

Usage

{{Update}}

Or use the shorthand

Template parameters

ParameterDescriptionDefaultStatus
1ReasonReason that this file needs updating (will be placed after “because: …”)emptyoptional
Template data
<templatedata>JSON</templatedata> ./. {{TemplateBox}}
TemplateData

TemplateData is a way to store information about template parameters (the description of those and of the whole template) for both humans and machines. It is used by VisualEditor and possibly other tools like Upload Wizard.


Existing template documentation
At Wikimedia Commons, it is recommended to use {{TemplateBox}} with either ‎useTemplateData=1 or ‎useTemplateData=only on the ‎/doc subpage and transcluding it with {{Documentation}} into the template. ‎<nowiki>-tags can be wrapped around the arguments, if required, to avoid templates being expanded.

Newly created template documentation and imports
Another option, especially for imported templates, or for users with JSON experience, is placing raw ‎<templatedata>-tags into the Wikitext of the template, as described in various Wikipediae.

Discussion
There is an ongoing discussion about that matter. Feel invited to comment if you are experienced in either way, your time permits and if you like to share your opinion or to make a suggestion.


Wikipedia's help about TemplateDataCommons-specific information

Place this template on an image file that requires updating for some reason; this template takes only one parameter, and that parameter should contain the reason why you believe the file needs updating.

Template parameters[Edit template data]

This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Reason1

Reason that this file needs updating (will be placed after “because: …”)

Lineoptional

Additional information

The template is intended to be used in the following namespaces: the File namespace

The template is intended to be used by the following user groups: all users

Placement: At the top of the page

See also

  • {{Recent}} – for files or pages that are likely the the recent / latest now, and intended to be always the recent / latest
  • {{Current}} – for files or pages that may need updating, and are intended to be always the recent / latest
  • {{Update}} – for outdated files or pages that requires updating
  • {{Update inline}} – inline “[needs update]” notice
  • {{Deprecated}} – for templates
  • {{Historical}} – for pages
  • {{Inactive}} – for inactive Commons projects
  • {{Superseded}} – for files which are superseded

Localization

To add your language to the list of languages supported by this template, please edit the template and add a row to the "{{LangSwitch|}}" construct. It takes the form "|xx= Your translation " (xx being the code of your language)