Template:Weasel inline

Some people say that this may be true.

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Main page: Category:Articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases

This tag is an inline alternative to the {{Weasel}} tag placed at the top of an article. This tag will categorise tagged articles into Category:Articles with weasel words.

Note that for "readers and editors seeking to improve" text, this tag "may be less informative than {{Who}}, {{Which}} and {{By whom}}" (WP:WEASEL).

Usage

A date may be appended using:

or just copy:

To highlight a particular portion of text, enclose it in the |text= parameter:

Template data

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The template is used to identify claims in articles, particularly if questionable, that need a citation to a reliable source.

Template parameters

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Month and year	date 1	Provides the month and year of the citation request; e.g., 'January 2013', but not 'jan13' Auto value {{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}	String	suggested
Applicable text	text	Highlights a particular portion of text	String	optional

Redirects

Alternate names for this template include:

• {{weasel word}}
• {{weasel-word}}

See also

• {{Weasel}} (message-box).
• {{Peacock}} (message-box).