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.

{{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.