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==Naming convention, basic format and maintenance==

* Template names should be of similar syntax i.e. no spaces, capitals, etc., and preferably use a [[mnemonic]]. All standardized template names should be prefixed uw-.

* Templates will not include <nowiki>==Headers==</nowiki>

* Templates will not include <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>

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===Civility===

{{see also|Wikipedia:Please do not bite the newcomers|Wikipedia:Civility|Wikipedia:Etiquette}}

Regardless of the severity level of the template, any user warning should be a model of civility (even for the most destructive vandal). Remember than when you use a warning template, you do so in Wikipedia's name.

===Language===

With few exceptions user warnings should be written in [[English language|English]], there are a few warning templates written in other languages. It is important that templates use language that is easily understood. Bear in mind that englishEnglish Wikipedia attracts editors from all over the world; not everyone on englishEnglish Wikipedia will speak englishEnglish as a first language. When considering the wording of a template the following points should be observed:

* Keep the message of the template 'on-track', avoid [[digression]].

* Try to keep sentences as concise as possible, see [[WP:MOS|Wikipedia's manual of style]] for advice on writing style.

* '''Level 1''' and '''Level 2''' templates, and single issue notices should [[WP:AGF|assume good faith]]. Beginning the message with "Welcome to Wikipedia" or "Hello" and ending with "Thank you" is considered appropriate.

* [[Colloquialism]]s should be avoided in all templates.

==Derivatives==

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==Severity levels==

There are different severity levels for templates. All multi-level templates include several levels of increasing severity. The tone of these varies, from kindly, to very stern. These templates don't necessarily have to be followed in chronological order; a user may use any level of their choice; based on the severity desired. For example, the test series is test1, test2, test3, test4. The number of levels for any given template depends, on the editing actions in question.

====Multi-level templates for vandalism====

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===Block template CSS===

Wikipedia allows registered users to maintain a [[Help:User_styleUser style|personal stylesheet]] located at [[Special:Mypage/monobook.css|user:username/skin.css]], where 'username' is the username and 'skin' is the name of the skin in use (usually monobook). To help users take full advantage of this feature, block templates should be enclosed in a CSS container with the "user-block" class.

<pre><div class="user-block">template message</div></pre>