Template:Weasel inline
Some people say that this may be true.[weasel words]
This tag is an inline alternative to the {{Weasel}} tag placed at the top of an article.
This tag will categorise tagged articles into Category:Articles with weasel words.
Note that for "readers and editors seeking to improve" text, this tag "may be less informative than {{Who}}, {{Which}} and {{By whom}}" (WP:WEASEL).
Usage
A date may be appended using:
- {{Weasel inline|{{subst:DATE}}}}
or just copy:
- {{Weasel inline|date=June 2024}}
To highlight a particular portion of text, enclose it in the |text= parameter:
- {{Weasel inline|text=solution|date=June 2024}}
Template data
This is the TemplateData documentation for this template used by VisualEditor and other tools.
Weasel inline
The template is used in the body of an entry to mark vague or ambiguous language that tries to pass as precise and meaningful.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month and year | date 1 | Provides the month and year of the citation request; e.g., 'January 2013', but not 'jan13'
| String | suggested |
| Applicable text | text | Highlights a particular portion of text | String | optional |
Redirects
Alternative names for this template include:
- {{weasel word}}
- {{weasel-word}}
See also
