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
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Image 1 wikitext
| Unbalanced wikitext | optional |
| 2 | 2 | Image 1 caption
| String | optional |
| 3 | 3 | See {{{1}}} (recursive) | Unbalanced wikitext | optional |
| 4 | 4 | See {{{2}}} (recursive) | String | optional |