Template:Expand

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Description

This template should be added after statements or paragraphs in articles that need to expanded with more information. Using the template automatically adds the article to Category: Articles Missing Information.

This template is one of several Editorial Notations.

Usage

Tag Only
When just {{expand}} is passed, it will add a superscript note that says "[expand] ". When you hover over it for a moment, a pop-up message will appear that says "This statement needs to be expanded with more information.".
You Type You Get
An example sentence.{{expand}}
An example sentence.[expand]
Reason Parameter
When reason= is passed, it will replace the text "This statement needs to be expanded with more information." in the pop-up message with your input.
You Type You Get
An example sentence.{{expand|reason=Explanation of reason.}}
An example sentence.[expand]
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 to be expanded with more information." will still appear unless reason= is also passed.
You Type You Get
An example sentence.{{expand|date=March 1883}}
An example sentence.[expand]

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