Template:Copy edit/doc

This is a documentation subpage for Template:Copy edit (see that page for the template itself).
It contains usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page.

Usage[edit]

This template tags an article for copy editing and should be added at the top of the article page.

{{Copy edit|for=|date=November 2024}}

Do not subst: this template.

This template is a self-reference.

Optional parameters[edit]

This template takes an optional parameter that replaces the word "article" in the displayed message with arbitrary text. For example, {{copy edit|section}} displays "This section needs copy editing."
This template takes the optional parameter |for= (a.k.a. |reason=) which can be used to explain what issues need to be addressed, e.g. |for=consistent spelling. The default value is "grammar, style, cohesion, tone, or spelling".
This template takes the optional parameter |date=, with the format |date=November 2024. An expedient way to enter it is |subst:{{DATE}} instead of using |date= directly.
This template will auto-categorize tagged articles into Category:Festipedia articles needing copy edit, or a dated subcategory thereof. However, if the optional parameter and value |categories=no is set, the template will not categorize the page.