Template:Fake link/doc
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Description
This template creates a fake link that doesn't link to anything. Used in documentation and help pages.
Usage
{{Fake link|Foo}}
Foo
The template accepts a second parameter that can be used to change the text of the tooltip that appears when the cursor is hovered over the link.
{{Fake link|Foo|Bar}}
Foo
The second parameter can be left blank to disable the tooltip.
{{Fake link|Foo|}}
Foo
Credits
This template was based off of Uncyclopedia's Fakelink template.
See also
| Template | Appearance |
|---|---|
| {{fake citation needed}} | [citation needed] |
| {{fake clarify}} | [clarification needed] |
| {{fake verification needed}} | [verification needed] |
| {{fake explain}} | [further explanation needed] |
| {{fake heading}} | Section |
| {{fake notes and references}} |
Notes
References |
| {{dummy reference}} | [1] |
| {{dummy backlink}} | ^ |
| {{dummy footnote}} |
1. ^
Citation |
| {{dummy signature}} | Example (talk) 01:40, 1 August 2026 (UTC) |
| {{fake link}} | default |
| {{fake redlink}} | default |
TemplateData
This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Fake link in articles based on its TemplateData.
TemplateData for Fake link
Creates a fake link that doesn't link to anything. Used in documentation and help pages.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | The text of the fake link. | String | required |
| 2 | 2 | The string of the tooltip when the cursor hovers over the link. | String | suggested |