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This template is an easy-to-use template containing all of the common wikibreak templates in one, requiring only the change of one parameter to shut off, turn on, or change the message.
((Wikibreak switch|<status>))
Simply place the template on your talk page or sub-page, and it will automatically display a message on the page. To change the message, just change <status>
to one of the values below. Based on your preferences, the template automatically detects your gender (if added in your preferences) and gives "he" or "she" accordingly. Replace <status> with one of the following (case of value does not matter):
OFF
: Shows the standard message saying the user uses this template, but is not on break and will change the template if they are.HIDDEN
: Shows no output, in case the standard message is not desired when not taking a wikibreak.ON
: Shows the generic ((Wikibreak)), saying the user is taking a short wikibreak.OFF-ON
: Shows ((Off and On WikiBreak)), saying the user will be editing Wikipedia from time to time.ATTEMPTING
: Shows ((Wikibreak)), saying that the user is trying to take a wikibreak but will probably come back much sooner to make more edits.BUSY
: Shows ((Busy)), saying that the user is busy. Supports all parameters except |descriptor=
and |image=
.SCHOOL
: Shows ((Atschool)), saying that the user is trying to take a wikibreak because of school but will probably be back to make minor edits.COLLEGE
: Shows ((Atschool)), saying that the user is taking a wikibreak because they are going to college and will be back when school is out.
|type=college
parameter that defines what type of educational institute you are learning in. Supported ones are: college, university, graduate. Defaults to college.|exams=yes
parameter that conveys if you're taking exams.|returndate=31 December 2199
parameter that conveys when you will return back to edit on Wikipedia.HEALTH
: Shows ((User health inactive)), signifying that the user is having health issues and will be back in the near future.
|family=1
parameter saying that it is a family member that is having issues and not the user.MENTALHEALTH
: Shows ((User mental health)), signifying that the user is experiencing mental health issues.STRESS
: Shows ((User stress)), signifying that the user is experiencing significant stress.VACATION
: Shows ((Vacation)), saying that the user has gone on vacation.RETIRED
: Shows ((Retired)), saying that the user is retired from Wikipedia.SEMIRETIRED
: Shows ((Semi-retired)), saying that the user is semi-retired from Wikipedia.DISCOURAGED
: Shows ((Discouraged)), saying that the user is discouraged.FRUSTRATED
: Shows ((User frustrated)), saying that the user is frustrated.SEMI
: Shows ((Wikibreak)), for a semi-wikibreak.BONK
: Shows ((Bonked)), signifying that the user has "hit a wall" and is taking a short break.PERSONALISSUES
: Shows ((Personal issues)), saying that the user is having personal issues and may be gone for an undefined amount of time.
|backsoon=1
parameter saying that the user expects to be back sooner than later.EXAMS
: Shows ((Exams)), saying that the user is taking a wikibreak to study for exams.HOLIDAY
: Shows ((Holiday)), saying that the user is on holiday.NOINTERNET
: Shows ((No Internet)), saying that the user does not have Internet access and may be unavailable for a little while.NOPOWER
: shows ((No-power)), saying that a power outage is preventing the user from contributing for an indeterminate period of time.STORM
: shows ((Storm-break)), saying that a weather-related emergency is forcing the user into a Wikibreak.
|storm=1
parameter saying what storm is causing the forced Wikibreak.WIKI
: shows ((Wikibreak-in-house)), saying that the user will be editing, but as part of a training event, edit-a-thon or suchlikeCANTRETIRE
: shows ((Can't retire)), saying that the user cannot retire.CONSIDERING
: shows ((Considering retirement)), saying that the user is considering retirement.MOVING
: shows ((Moving)), saying that the user is moving places.Some templates support a |msg=
or equivalent parameter to customize the message. Use the (({msg))}
parameter on this template to set it.