Template:Disputed inline/sandbox
[disputed ]
Test 1: [disputed ]Using the [disputed – discuss] template responsibly ensures transparency. It allows readers and contributors to recognize that there are differing opinions or data regarding a particular statement, leading to more informed discussions.
Test 2: [disputed ]Using the [disputed – discuss] template responsibly ensures transparency. It allows readers and contributors to recognize that there are differing opinions or data regarding a particular statement, leading to more informed discussions.
Test 3: [disputed ]Using the [disputed – discuss] template responsibly ensures transparency. It allows readers and contributors to recognize that there are differing opinions or data regarding a particular statement, leading to more informed discussions.
 | This is the template sandbox page for Template:Disputed inline (diff). See also the companion subpage for test cases. |
Usage
[edit]{{Disputed inline|Talk page section|date=April 2025}}
To link to a centralized discussion on a page other than the article's talk page, use the |talk= parameter (a.k.a. |talkpage=, |discuss=, |discussion=) to give the location:
{{Disputed inline|talk=Talk:Topic#Talk page section|date=April 2025}}
The parameter |for= can be used to give a short reason that displays in the tag (do not use this for editorializing, or else any other editor may refactor such a comment out); the comment added here will be preceded by "for:" and the entire comment put in a round-bracketed parenthetical:
{{Disputed inline|Talk page section|for=conflict with sources cited above|date=April 2025}}
{{Disputed inline}} should not be used without also raising the issue on the talk page and, as a general practice, should remain in place while the talk page discussion is active.
Articles with disputed statements
[edit]This inline template helps highlight a particular disputed statement or alleged fact, in contrast to the {{Disputed}} and {{Disputed section}} templates which mark a whole article or section as disputed. This is particularly helpful when there are reliable sources supporting two or more different claims. {{Disputed inline}} should not be used without also raising the issue on the talk page. When used on an article page, the word "disputed" links to Wikipedia:Disputed statement, and the article is placed in Category:Accuracy disputes or one of its dated sub-categories. This template is a more strongly worded version of {{Dubious}}, which indicates a potential dispute, most often a question about reliable sourcing for the statement/fact at issue; {{Disputed inline}} indicates that at least one editor believes there is no question that the statement has a verifiability problem.
Other pages
[edit]If this tag is used outside the article namespace, it will not be categorized in an article cleanup category, and the word "disputed" links to Wikipedia:Consensus. It can be used to indicate an unresolved dispute and a talk page topic about the dispute, e.g. an issue at a guideline or WikiProject page.
For pages other than articles, use {{Under discussion inline}}, which categorizes differently.
TemplateData
[edit]TemplateData for Disputed inline
Inline template used to mark the content being disputed.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talk page section | 1 | Talk page section where the issue is discussed.
| Line | suggested |
| for | for | More info about the tag's inclusion.
| Unknown | optional |
| A different discussion page? | talkpage talk discuss discussion | The page where the dispute is discussed.
| Page name | optional |
| date | date | Date issue was raised.
| Date | optional |
See also
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Using the [disputed – discuss] template responsibly ensures transparency. It allows readers and contributors to recognize that there are differing opinions or data regarding a particular statement, leading to more informed discussions.