Template talk:Barncompass

Suggested Values

Swept in from the pub

From April 29, it will be possible to suggest values for parameters in templates. Suggested values can be added to TemplateData and will then be shown as a drop-down list in VisualEditor. This allows template users to quickly select an appropriate value. This way, it prevents potential errors and reduces the effort needed to fill the template with values. It will still be possible to fill in values other than the suggested ones.

More information, including the supported parameter types and how to create suggested values: [1] [2]. Everyone is invited to test the feature, and to give feedback on this talk page.

Timur Vorkul (WMDE) 14:08, 22 April 2021 (UTC)

@SHB2000: This might make it easier to just add a “Variation” parameter on the Barncompass template (as discussed on my talk page). 82.3.185.12 14:37, 22 April 2021 (UTC)

Okay, probably when I come back on the 1st. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | en.wikipedia) 21:20, 22 April 2021 (UTC)

@SHB2000: Although as you mentioned on my talk page, it might just be easier to keep them as separate templates. 82.3.185.12 05:19, 23 April 2021 (UTC)

And how am I meant to do it without affecting the "Barncompass" template. I could create a new one called Template:BC but, is it worth the change? SHB2000 (talk | contribs | en.wikipedia) 06:25, 23 April 2021 (UTC)

@SHB2000: Probably not. 82.3.185.12 06:31, 23 April 2021 (UTC)

And what'll be the default one? SHB2000 (talk | contribs | en.wikipedia) 09:27, 1 May 2021 (UTC)