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 uses the Wikibreak Switch template, and plans to update this notice if a wikibreak is taken. |
{{Wikibreak switch|
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
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
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. |type=college
parameter that defines what type of educational institute you are learning in. Supported ones are: college, university, graduate. Defaults to college.|exams=yes
parameter that conveys if you're taking exams.|returndate=31 December 2199
parameter that conveys when you will return back to edit on Wiki English.HEALTH
: Shows {{User health inactive}}, signifying that the user is having health issues and will be back in the near future. |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.RETIRED
: Shows {{Retired}}, saying that the user is retired from Wiki English.SEMIRETIRED
: Shows {{Semi-retired}}, saying that the user is semi-retired from Wiki English.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. |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. |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 suchlikeCANTRETIRE
: 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.