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This template (Template:Dablink) was considered for deletion on 2006 December 31. The result of the discussion was "keep".

Usage of the template

What is the point of {{dablink|...}} when it is replacing something far simpler (:''...''). Please don't add unnecessarily complicated formatting for no reason, particularly not at the very start of articles where it is going to confuse people. Angela . 03:07, Sep 7, 2004 (UTC)

I understand the reasoning behind this template, but only after figuring it out for myself (in case the accepted formatting of disambig links changes, the template can be changed). This is a good idea, but it should be mentioned on Wikipedia:Disambiguation before people start hopping in and changing articles. dablink is also not the best name for this template. Rhobite 03:40, Sep 7, 2004 (UTC)

View the source, there is more to the change than just italics. anthony (see warning) 14:22, 7 Sep 2004 (UTC)

It's a div with a class (presumably to be hidden in the print CSS), indent, and italics. I agree that it's a good idea but it should be explained and debated before it goes into general use. Rhobite 23:25, Sep 7, 2004 (UTC)

I don't see why anyone would need to remove it from a printed version since it is useful information directly relevant to the text. I see no reason to add additional confusing templates. This increases the barrier to editing for no benefit. Angela . 00:05, Sep 12, 2004 (UTC)

Look at the top of Wikipedia:Copyright problems (noting of course that this is in the Wikipedia namespace). Would you want that in a printed copy? Brianjd 10:18, 2004 Dec 24 (UTC)

I'm still cloudy on the advantage of this template over such things as {{otheruses}}, which has an essentially opposite directional orientation with respect to the linking concept explained. My interest comes as a member of Wikipedia:WikiProject Disambiguation. Courtland 15:32, July 23, 2005 (UTC)

X Redirects here

Would it be possible to have an optional parameter for the "redirects here" usage, to add invisible information to the html expansion so that user javascript (and perhaps ultimately standard javascript controlled by a user preference) can hide the text if the page was not reached via the redirect in question? —Random8322007-01-28 06:23 UT C (01/28 01:23 EST)

Discussion at Template talk:For#Documentation on italics in hatnote

You are invited to join the discussion at Template talk:For § Documentation on italics in hatnote. —⁠andrybak (talk) 19:58, 30 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion at Module talk:Hatnote#Mobile styling

You are invited to join the discussion at Module talk:Hatnote § Mobile styling. —⁠andrybak (talk) 19:49, 13 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

And another, more recent discussion here: Wikipedia:Village pump (technical) § Hatnotes have Minerva-style background color? —⁠andrybak (talk) 19:50, 13 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]