Module:Format/doc

Format
Description	This module provides a powerful formatting engine for template links, module links, wikilinks, external links, etc.
Status	Alpha
Updated	June 30, 2026 (27 days ago)
Dependencies	Module:Yesno

This is a documentation subpage for Module:Format.
It may contain usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original module page.

This module is rated as alpha. It is ready for limited use and third-party feedback. It may be used on a small number of pages, but should be monitored closely. Suggestions for new features or adjustments to input and output are welcome.

This module depends on the following other modules:

Module:Yesno (sandbox)

This module provides a powerful formatting engine for template links, module links, wikilinks, external links, etc.

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format.templateLink( args ) (function): Generates a template link code; Parameter: args Arguments (table); Returns: Wikitext for the template link (string); Usage: {{#invoke:Format|templateLink|template or parser function name'|...subsequent template args...}}
format.wikilink( args ) (function): Generates a wikilink code; Parameter: args Arguments (table); Returns: Wikitext for the wikilink (string); Usage: {{#invoke:Format|wikilink|page name|link display|...other link arguments...}}
format.exlink( args ) (function): Generates an external link code; Parameter: args Arguments (table); Returns: Wikitext for the external link (string); Usage: {{#invoke:Format|exlink|URL|display}}
format.tag( args ) (function): Generates a tag code; Parameter: args Arguments (table); Returns: Wikitext for tag link (string); Usage: {{#invoke:Format|tag|tagName|tagContent|...tag arguments...}}

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(table): Metatable in case linker is not explicitly defined.

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