Template:WikiProjectBannerShell/doc

Description
This template is used when there are three or more WikiProject banners on a particular article's talk page. It typically should not be used for fewer than three banners, since one or two banners are usually not considered clutter. The template condenses each banner to a single line with the "show" option for expansion. The multiple banners are then "nested" within a single "Shell" (essentially a frame); see Talk:Fred Astaire for an example of this Shell in use.

The template requires each banner to have a bit of coding inserted that allows it to be condensed. If a WikiProject banner has not implemented the code, the banner will not nest properly in the Shell. If you find a banner that has not been coded, you can request the code be added on this template's talk page. As of 2007-07-03 00:01:03, all banners in Category:WikiProject banners support the use of the Shell.

Ongoing cleanup project
The number of active WikiProjects grows daily, so the number of article talk pages that have banners increases as well. There is a need for editors to make use of this Banner Shell. If you'd like to help out, please visit the cleanup page for lists of Talk pages which are in need of the Shell.

Usage
The banners used in this template must support the "nested=" layout mode. It should be invoked as:


 * Additional options:
 * 1) Adding "&#124;blp=yes" will display the "Biography of Living Persons" infobox.  This must be added for articles about living people.
 * 2) Adding "&#124;activepol=yes" will display the "Active Politician" infobox.


 * Please note:
 * 1) The "&#124;1=" is required.
 * 2) Sub-templates must include the parameter "&#124;nested=yes".

Please do not implement this template on talk pages already using the WikiProjectBanners template without first discussing the change on that talk page. WikiProjectBanners is a similar nesting template with an alternate appearance, the use of which is dependent on editor preference. Once one Shell or the other has been established on a talk page, it should not be changed without discussion.

Converted projects
The "nested" coding has been added to over 1000 WikiProject banners. If you would like a particular WikiProject banner to implement this option, please leave a message on the talk page for this template.


 * MadmanBot compliancy report of all WikiProject banners (lists non-compliant banners)
 * List of compliant WikiProject banners (lists all compliant banners)