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| − | + | == Usage == | |
| − | + | This template is not universally accepted, and in some cases the ellipsis character (&hellip; <code>…</code>) should be used instead. Please consider conventions presented in the [[Wikisource:Style guide]] before deciding which to use. | |
The intention is replace an ellipsis with single, non-breaking spaces between the ellipsis marks. | The intention is replace an ellipsis with single, non-breaking spaces between the ellipsis marks. | ||
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
| − | It is a worse disgrace | + | It is a worse disgrace{{...|4}}" her full rage burst out at last, "{{...}} a worse disgrace than the hospitals at Scutari." |
</pre> | </pre> | ||
will render as: | will render as: | ||
| − | :It is a worse disgrace | + | :It is a worse disgrace{{...|4}}" her full rage burst out at last, "{{...}} a worse disgrace than the hospitals at Scutari." |
| − | + | === Multiple dots === | |
Use the first parameter to control the number of dots. | Use the first parameter to control the number of dots. | ||
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:Dots are believed by many writers of our day to be a good substitute for effective writing. They are certainly an easy one. Let us have a few more{{...|6}} | :Dots are believed by many writers of our day to be a good substitute for effective writing. They are certainly an easy one. Let us have a few more{{...|6}} | ||
| − | < | + | === Different characters === |
| − | === | + | If a different symbol is used instead of the period ("."), add a second parameter to change the symbol. If the first parameter is left empty, it defaults to 1. |
| − | - | + | |
| + | {{doc example|content= | ||
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | Some writers use asterisks {{...|3|*}} for their ellipses instead of periods. | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
| + | will render as: | ||
| + | :Some writers use asterisks {{...|3|*}} for their ellipses instead of periods. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | === First character === | ||
| + | |||
| + | Sometimes the first character is different (e.g. a comma): | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{doc example|content= | ||
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | my expectation being too great{{...|first=,|3}} and my having a book I believe did spoil it a little. | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
| + | my expectation being too great{{...|first=,|3}} and my having a book I believe did spoil it a little. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | In this case, the comma is included in the "no-wrap" container so it will stay together with the ellipsis dots. {{tl|,...}} is a shortcut for <code><nowiki>{{...|first=,}}</nowiki></code> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == See also == | ||
| + | * {{tl|***}} for a centered ellipsis using asterisk symbols | ||
<includeonly> | <includeonly> | ||
Latest revision as of 23:27, 15 March 2021
Usage
This template is not universally accepted, and in some cases the ellipsis character (… …) should be used instead. Please consider conventions presented in the Wikisource:Style guide before deciding which to use.
The intention is replace an ellipsis with single, non-breaking spaces between the ellipsis marks.
The following shortcuts have been created:
- {{...}} The keyboard characters for full stops/periods, unspaced
- {{. . .}} The keyboard characters for full stops/periods, with single spaces
- {{…}} The ellipsis glyph
Example:
It is a worse disgrace{{...|4}}" her full rage burst out at last, "{{...}} a worse disgrace than the hospitals at Scutari."
will render as:
- It is a worse disgrace. . ." her full rage burst out at last, ". . . a worse disgrace than the hospitals at Scutari."
Multiple dots
Use the first parameter to control the number of dots.
Example:
Dots are believed by many writers of our day to be a good substitute for effective writing. They are certainly an easy one. Let us have a few more{{...|6}}
will render as:
- Dots are believed by many writers of our day to be a good substitute for effective writing. They are certainly an easy one. Let us have a few more. . .
Different characters
If a different symbol is used instead of the period ("."), add a second parameter to change the symbol. If the first parameter is left empty, it defaults to 1.
Example
Some writers use asterisks {{...|3|*}} for their ellipses instead of periods.
will render as:
- Some writers use asterisks . . . for their ellipses instead of periods.
First character
Sometimes the first character is different (e.g. a comma):
Example
my expectation being too great{{...|first=,|3}} and my having a book I believe did spoil it a little.
my expectation being too great. . . and my having a book I believe did spoil it a little.
In this case, the comma is included in the "no-wrap" container so it will stay together with the ellipsis dots. {{,...}} is a shortcut for {{...|first=,}}
See also
- {{***}} for a centered ellipsis using asterisk symbols