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The expression {{code|<nowiki>{{!}}</nowiki>}} allows the pipe character <code>|</code> to be inserted into a template. Normally the pipe is used as a separator for parameters and will not display correctly. Using {{code|<nowiki>{{!}}</nowiki>}} will render <code>|</code> within the template. This is also necessary for tables.
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== Documentation ==
This template allows the | character to be inserted into a template. Normally the | is used as a seperator for perameters and will not display correctly. Using <nowiki>{{!}}</nowiki> will render a | within the template. This template is also necessary for tables, though it is implemented differently.


{{Note|MediaWiki doesn't use this page. The wikitext {{code|<nowiki>{{!}}</nowiki>}} is no longer a template call but instead a magic word since [[mw:Help:Magic words#Escaped characters|MediaWiki 1.24]]. [[Special:Version|We're above that]]. Deleting this page would have no impact, except for new editors trying to search it and not finding the above information.}}
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Latest revision as of 07:02, 25 April 2025

The expression {{!}} allows the pipe character | to be inserted into a template. Normally the pipe is used as a separator for parameters and will not display correctly. Using {{!}} will render | within the template. This is also necessary for tables.

Note.pngNote:MediaWiki doesn't use this page. The wikitext {{!}} is no longer a template call but instead a magic word since MediaWiki 1.24. We're above that. Deleting this page would have no impact, except for new editors trying to search it and not finding the above information.