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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Template:Wikibreak Switch

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 (if added in your preferences) 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.
  • HIDDEN: Shows no output, in case the standard message is not desired when not taking a wikibreak.
  • 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.
    • Supports the |type=college parameter that defines what type of educational institute you are learning in. Supported ones are: college, university, graduate. Defaults to college.
    • Supports the |exams=yes parameter that conveys if you're taking exams.
    • Supports the |returndate=31 December 2199 parameter that conveys when you will return back to edit on Wikipedia.
  • HEALTH: Shows {{User health inactive}}, signifying that the user is having health issues and will be back in the near future.
    • Supports the |family=1 parameter saying that it is a family member that is having issues and not the user.
  • MENTALHEALTH: Shows {{User mental health}}, signifying that the user is experiencing mental health issues.
  • STRESS: Shows {{User stress}}, signifying that the user is experiencing significant stress.
  • VACATION: Shows {{Vacation}}, saying that the user has gone on vacation.
  • OUTOFTOWN: Shows {{Out of town}}, showing that the user is out of town.
  • 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.
  • FRUSTRATED: Shows {{User frustrated}}, saying that the user is frustrated.
  • 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=1 parameter saying that the user expects to be back sooner than later.
  • 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=1 parameter saying what storm is causing the forced Wikibreak.
  • WIKI: shows {{Wikibreak-in-house}}, saying that the user will be editing, but as part of a training event, edit-a-thon or suchlike
  • CANTRETIRE: shows {{Can't retire}}, saying that the user cannot retire.
  • CONSIDERING: shows {{Considering retirement}}, saying that the user is considering retirement.
  • MOVING: shows {{Moving}}, saying that the user is moving places.

Some templates support a |msg= or equivalent parameter to customize the message. Use the {{{msg}}} parameter on this template to set it.

See also