Template:Wikilink inline/doc

This template lets you easily cite Wikipedia pages (usually policy or guideline shortcuts) without shouting. By default, the template will display your argument in italics and without the prefix (WP:, MOS:, etc.), and link to the all-caps version of the argument, with spaces removed. If no prefix is specified, the template assumes a WP: prefix (unless a third argument is present; see below).

The presence of a second argument will cause the template to not italicize your argument (for using shortcut phrases as words rather than shortcuts). The presence of a third argument will turn off all pre-processing of the link (removing spaces, inferring WP: prefix, making all-caps), and can be used to directly link to article pages or pages without prefixes.

Before:

Wikipedia is WP:NOTAVOTE, and additionally you should probably read WP:CANVASSING, WP:MEATPUPPETRY, and WP:NOTTRUTH. Thank you, ShoutingEditor (talk) 20:41, 3 April 2021 (UTC)

After:

Wikipedia is not a vote, and additionally you should probably read Canvassing, Meatpuppetry, and Not Truth. Thank you, PoliteEditor (talk) 20:41, 3 April 2021 (UTC)

Usage

Code	Result	Linked page	Notes
{{wli|Not A Vote}}	Not A Vote	WP:NOTAVOTE	Standard usage, produces italicized link
{{wli|MOS:No Section Links}}	No Section Links	MOS:NOSECTIONLINKS	Works with any prefix (WP, MOS, WT, etc.)
{{wli|not a vote|n}}	not a vote	WP:NOTAVOTE	Does not italicize, for usage in a sentence
{{wli|WP:Manual of Style|y}}	Manual of Style	WP:Manual of Style	Does not remove spaces in link, assume prefix or convert to all-caps, for non-shortcut links
{{wli|WP:Manual of Style|n|y}}	Manual of Style	WP:Manual of Style	Does not remove spaces in link, convert to all-caps, or add italics, for using non-shortcut links in sentences

Lets you easily create an italicized, lowercase link to a policy or guideline shortcut page.

Template parameters

This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
page	1	The location of the page you want to link. Case and space insensitive, unless argument 3 is present. Example WP:Not A Vote	Page name	required
noitalics	2	If this parameter is specified, the template will not italicize the link. Useful for using a link in a sentence.	String	optional
nocaps	3	If this parameter is specified, the template will not strip spaces from your link or convert it to all-caps. Useful for linking to non-shortcut pages.	String	optional