Template:Category as of

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Articles in this category contain statements that may become dated originating from {{{1}}}. These may need to be updated, removed, or put into context as historical. Articles containing older statements are more likely to be dated. This is not a backlog; not all articles in this category will need updating at this point in time.

Use {{As of}} to mark all individual statements that may become dated, this will automatically add them to the appropriate categories. Wherever possible, use {{Update after}} to mark exactly when statements will need updating in addition to using {{As of}}.

See also

• Special:Search/ "as of " for a more complete list.
• Wikipedia:As of for details of dealing with statements that date quickly.
• Wikipedia:Avoid statements that will date quickly for guidelines on using precise language when dealing with information that may date quickly.
• Category:Wikipedia articles in need of updating and the accompanying {{Update after}} template.