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Usage

This template is used on hidden categories used in templates, such as the hidden categories used for the platforms in the {{Software page}} template.

Parameters

Parameter	Description	Example	Result
No Parameters	When multiple templates add this category, or you cannot discern what template adds this category.	{{Autocat}}	Automatic Category Please do not manually add pages to this category This category is automatically added by a template used on these pages. If the page has been added to this category by a template, but does not show up, you can "" this page.
{{{1-5}}}	For listing a template that adds this category.	{{Autocat|Software page}}	Automatic Category Please do not manually add pages to this category This category is automatically added by the {{Software page}} template. If the page has been added to this category by a template, but does not show up, you can "" this page.
{{{nocat}}}	Prevent any category from being added by this template.	{{Autocat|nocat=1}}	N/A

Category

Category:Automatic category