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== Description ==
== Description ==
This template can be used to mark a fact or sentence in need of clarification or improvement. The first parameter gives an explanation of why clarification is necessary, and appears as a tool-tip when you hover over the notation. The article will be added to [[:Category: Articles in Need of Clarification]].  
This template should be added after statements in articles that need clarification or improvement. Using the template automatically adds the article to [[:Category: Articles in Need of Clarification]].  


This template is one of several [[:Help:References#Editorial_Notations|Editorial Notations]].
This template is one of several [[:Help:References#Editorial_Notations|Editorial Notations]].

Revision as of 21:31, 22 April 2025

Description

This template should be added after statements in articles that need clarification or improvement. Using the template automatically adds the article to Category: Articles in Need of Clarification.

This template is one of several Editorial Notations.

Usage

Note: When used on article pages, this template will render as follows ( [clarification needed] ) It does not render correctly on this page due to recursive linking logic.
Tag Only
When just {{clarify}} is passed, it will add a superscript note that says "[clarification needed]".
When you hover over it for a moment, a pop-up message will appear that says "This statement needs clarifying.".
You Type You Get
An example sentence.{{clarify}}
An example sentence.[clarification needed]
Reason Parameter
When reason= is passed, it will replace the text "This statement needs clarifying." in the pop-up message with your input.
You Type You Get
An example sentence.{{clarify|reason=Explanation of reason.}}
An example sentence.[clarification needed]
Date Parameter
When date= is passed, it will add your input to the end of the pop-up message in parentheses.
The pop-up message "This statement needs clarifying." will still appear unless reason= is also passed.
You Type You Get
An example sentence.{{clarify|date=March 1883}}
An example sentence.[clarification needed]

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