Template:Switcher

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This template is used to create a switchable image with caption, for use in infoboxes. Note that this template does not work in the editing preview.

Switcher uses MediaWiki:Gadget-switcher.js which is documented at User:Jackmcbarn/switcher. Apart from {{Switcher}}, the only current use of the gadget may be Template:Location map#User selection of multiple maps.

Parameters

Odd numbered parameters provide the image in wikitext; even numbered parameters provide the captions. Up to 20 images are supported.

Example

{{Switcher
| [[File:Example.png|300px]]
| An example
| [[File:Example image not to be used in article namespace.jpg|300px]]
| A different example
}}

Output:

TemplateData

Creates a switchable image with caption for use in infoboxes

Template parameters[Edit template data]
Parameter		Description	Type	Status
1	`1`	Image 1 wikitext Example [[File:Example.png\|300px]]	Unbalanced wikitext	optional
2	`2`	Image 1 caption Example This is just an example.	String	optional
3	`3`	See {{{1}}} (recursive)	Unbalanced wikitext	optional
4	`4`	See {{{2}}} (recursive)	String	optional

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