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|article or|section after the template's name. There is also theTemplate:Confusing section template for the sections.reason parameter to explain what is confusing. For example:{{Confusing|date=February 2026|reason=the Wangler is referred to in the plural but the diagram shows only one}} | This articlemay beconfusing or unclear to readers. In particular, the Wangler is referred to in the plural but the diagram shows only one. Please helpclarify the article. There might be a discussion about this onthe talk page.(February 2026) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
|talk= parameter. For example:{{Confusing|date=February 2026|talk=Template talk:Confusing#Talk parameter please!}} | This articlemay beconfusing or unclear to readers. Please helpclarify the article. There is a discussion about this onTemplate talk:Confusing § Talk parameter please!.(February 2026) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
{{Confusing|small=left}} generates:
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{{Confusing|small=left|reason=the tensing of the article is ambiguous}} generates:
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TemplateData for Confusing
This template is used to mark an article or section as confusing and in need of clarification.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article or section? | 1 | Set to 'section' to specify that you are referring to the section
| String | optional |
| Discussion location | talk2 | The location at which the discussion on the issue is being held. Should be full page name, followed by #, followed by section name. Please do not enclose between [[and ]]. The link will be automatically formatted using the section sign (§).
| Page name | suggested |
| What is confusing? | reason | Explain what part of the text needs to be clarified. | String | optional |
| Date | date | The date this template was added, in the format [full month name] [full year].
| String | suggested |
| Small? | small | Set to 'left' if a small version should be shown instead of the default | String | optional |