Module:Format/doc

Format
Description	This module provides a powerful formatting engine for template links, module links, wikilinks, external links, etc.
Status	Alpha
Updated	June 30, 2026 (46 days ago)
Dependencies	Module:Yesno

This module is rated as alpha. It is ready for limited use and third-party feedback. It may be used on a small number of pages, but should be monitored closely. Suggestions for new features or adjustments to input and output are welcome.

This module depends on the following other modules:

Module:Yesno (sandbox)

This module provides a powerful formatting engine for template links, module links, wikilinks, external links, etc.

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format.templateLink( args ) (function): Generates a template link code; Parameter: args Arguments (table); Returns: Wikitext for the template link (string); Usage: {{#invoke:Format|templateLink|template or parser function name'|...subsequent template args...}}
format.wikilink( args ) (function): Generates a wikilink code; Parameter: args Arguments (table); Returns: Wikitext for the wikilink (string); Usage: {{#invoke:Format|wikilink|page name|link display|...other link arguments...}}
format.exlink( args ) (function): Generates an external link code; Parameter: args Arguments (table); Returns: Wikitext for the external link (string); Usage: {{#invoke:Format|exlink|URL|display}}
format.tag( args ) (function): Generates a tag code; Parameter: args Arguments (table); Returns: Wikitext for tag link (string); Usage: {{#invoke:Format|tag|tagName|tagContent|...tag arguments...}}

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(table): Metatable in case linker is not explicitly defined.

Module:Format/doc

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