Template:Wikibreak switch
 | Wikibreak switch uses the Wikibreak Switch template, and plans to update this notice if a wikibreak is taken. |
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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.
Usage
{{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 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.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.HEALTH: Shows {{User health inactive}}, signifying that the user is having health issues and will be back in the near future.- Supports the
|family=1parameter saying that it is a family member that is having issues and not the user.
- Supports the
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.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.- Supports the
|backsoon=1parameter saying that the user expects to be back sooner than later.
- Supports the
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.- Supports the
|storm=1parameter saying what storm is causing the forced Wikibreak.
- Supports the
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.
Some templates support a |msg= or equivalent parameter to customize the message. Use the {{{msg}}} parameter on this template to set it.