- Description
- This template is marks pages that are currently being worked on to avoid edit conflicts, etc. It also provides a convenient link to the talk/discussion section of the currently viewed page.
- Generally, it should be removed once the page is not actively being worked on. It should be removed from pages that have been tagged as works in progress for a long time since there is no work in progress on the page. This tag might discourage others from improving the page.
- For cleanup issues, use a {{Cleanup}} template instead, with an edit summary indicating what needs cleanup.
- Syntax
- Add
{{WIP}}to the top of the page you are working on. - Sample output
{{WIP}}- gives...
This article is in the process of an expansion or major restructuring.! You are welcome to assist in its construction by editing it as well. See Category:Work in progress for other pages that needs expansion.
- Optional descriptor
- Type
{{WIP|<Example reason given>}}at the top of the page. {{WIP|Reformatting tables}}- gives...
This article is in the process of an expansion or major restructuring.! You are welcome to assist in its construction by editing it as well. See Category:Work in progress for other pages that needs expansion.
- See also