This template lets you easily cite Wikipedia pages (usually policy or guideline shortcuts) without shouting. By default, the template will display your argument in italics and without the prefix (WP:, MOS:, etc.), and link to the all-caps version of the argument, with spaces removed. If no prefix is specified, the template assumes a WP: prefix (unless a third argument is present; see below).

The presence of a second argument will cause the template to not italicize your argument (for using shortcut phrases as words rather than shortcuts). The presence of a third argument will turn off all pre-processing of the link (removing spaces, inferring WP: prefix, making all-caps), and can be used to directly link to article pages or pages without prefixes.

Before:

Wikipedia is WP:NOTAVOTE, and additionally you should probably read WP:CANVASSING, WP:MEATPUPPETRY, and WP:NOTTRUTH. Thank you, ShoutingEditor (talk) 20:41, 3 April 2021 (UTC)

After:

Wikipedia is not a vote, and additionally you should probably read Canvassing, Meatpuppetry, and Not Truth. Thank you, PoliteEditor (talk) 20:41, 3 April 2021 (UTC)

Usage

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Code Result Linked page Notes
{{wli|Not A Vote}} Not A Vote WP:NOTAVOTE Standard usage, produces italicized link
{{wli|MOS:No Section Links}} No Section Links MOS:NOSECTIONLINKS Works with any prefix (WP, MOS, WT, etc.)
{{wli|not a vote|n}} not a vote WP:NOTAVOTE Does not italicize, for usage in a sentence
{{wli|WP:Manual of Style|y}} Manual of Style WP:Manual of Style Does not remove spaces in link, assume prefix or convert to all-caps, for non-shortcut links
{{wli|WP:Manual of Style|n|y}} Manual of Style WP:Manual of Style Does not remove spaces in link, convert to all-caps, or add italics, for using non-shortcut links in sentences


Lets you easily create an italicized, lowercase link to a policy or guideline shortcut page.

Template parameters

This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
page1

The ___location of the page you want to link. Case and space insensitive, unless argument 3 is present.

Example
WP:Not A Vote
Page namerequired
noitalics2

If this parameter is specified, the template will not italicize the link. Useful for using a link in a sentence.

Stringoptional
nocaps3

If this parameter is specified, the template will not strip spaces from your link or convert it to all-caps. Useful for linking to non-shortcut pages.

Stringoptional