Template:SIC/doc

Purpose

{{SIC}} is used to indicate that the spelling of word matches the original text. This should minimise the amount of modification by those who like to correct spelling. Use of this template is queried and may be untested. Compare the earlier practice of using {{Sic}} (a different template with the same name) or of doing nothing.

The word should actually be a typo. Indicating a different or obsolete spelling, or word that a user doesn't recognize, is not the purpose of the template.

Effect

To underline the word of interest, and to produce a pop-up to show the presumed intended word.

Usage

Use of two variables

• first variable is the word in text being transcribed
• second variable is the word that is presumed to have been the intended word.

The intention is to encapsulate the word in question

{{SIC|typed word|presumed word}}

RESULT: typed word    ← hover cursor to see full effect

{{SIC|typed word|}}

RESULT: typed word    ← hover cursor to see full effect

Incorrect usage

no variables

{{SIC}}

RESULT: {{{1}}}    ← hover cursor to see full effect

only one variable

{{SIC|typed word}}

RESULT: typed word    ← hover cursor to see full effect

See also

• {{sic}} — which undertakes a similar function though as a hidden placemarker in the text.
• {{popup note}} — {{SIC}} is based upon this template