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Wiki launch content: written from the game's code, data and story bible (Tools/wiki/content)

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<includeonly>{{Spoiler start|mission={{{mission|}}}|about={{{about|}}}|compact={{{compact|}}}}}
{{{1|}}}
{{Spoiler end}}</includeonly><noinclude>
This template hides story content in a '''spoiler box'''. The box shows a short warning and a '''Show''' link; the content stays hidden until the reader opens it. It is the wiki's way of marking story spoilers (see [[How to contribute#Spoilers]]).

{{Spoiler|mission=5|1=This is what a spoiler box looks like. The text inside stays hidden until you select '''Show'''.}}

== Usage ==
=== Short content ===
<pre>
{{Spoiler|mission=5|1=Hale gives the order to fall back to the hall.}}
</pre>
Always write the content as <code>1=</code>. Without it, an equals sign anywhere in the text (for example inside a link or a style) breaks the template.

=== Long sections ===
For a section with paragraphs, lists or tables, use the pair [[Template:Spoiler start|<nowiki>{{Spoiler start}}</nowiki>]] and [[Template:Spoiler end|<nowiki>{{Spoiler end}}</nowiki>]] instead. It takes the same parameters, and the content between the two is ordinary wikitext:
<pre>
== Story ==
{{Spoiler start|mission=5}}
First paragraph.

* A list item.
{{Spoiler end}}
</pre>
Keep section headings '''outside''' the box. A heading inside a closed box still appears in the table of contents, but following it does not open the box.

=== Inside an infobox ===
Add <code>compact=yes</code> for a one-line warning, which fits a narrow table cell:
<pre>
| objectives = {{Spoiler|mission=5|compact=yes|1=<ol><li>Hold the first assault.</li></ol>}}
</pre>
Use HTML lists (<code><nowiki><ol><li></nowiki></code>) inside a template parameter. Wikitext lists need a new line, and table syntax (<code>|</code>) cannot be used there at all.

== Parameters ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Parameter !! Meaning
|-
| <code>1</code> || The hidden content. Write it as <code>1=...</code>.
|-
| <code>mission</code> || Optional. A mission number; the warning then reads "Story spoilers: Mission 5".
|-
| <code>about</code> || Optional, used when <code>mission</code> is not given. Free text for the warning, for example <code>about=Missions 1-10</code>.
|-
| <code>compact</code> || Optional. <code>yes</code> leaves out the second line of the warning.
|}

== How it works ==
* It uses only MediaWiki core: the <code>mw-collapsible mw-collapsed</code> classes, which the software turns into a closed box with a Show / Hide link. No extension is needed.
* The colours use the skin's own colour variables, with fixed fallbacks, so the box stays readable in light and dark display modes.
* Readers who browse without JavaScript see the content open. The warning line is still shown above it.
* In the visual editor a spoiler box appears as one block. To edit the text inside it, use '''Edit source'''.
* This template and its two partners are protected, because every story page depends on them.

== When to use it ==
* Wrap anything that tells what happens in the Story campaign: mission plots, objectives that give away events, what happens to characters, and endings.
* A mission's name, number, chapter and map are not spoilers.
* Pages about mechanics, units and buildings should not need it.

<templatedata>
{
"description": "Hides story spoilers in a closed box with a warning and a Show link. For long sections use Spoiler start and Spoiler end.",
"params": {
"1": {
"label": "Content",
"description": "The hidden text. Write it as 1=...",
"type": "content",
"required": true
},
"mission": {
"label": "Mission number",
"description": "Shown in the warning, e.g. 5 gives 'Story spoilers: Mission 5'.",
"type": "number"
},
"about": {
"label": "About",
"description": "Free text for the warning when no mission number is given.",
"type": "string"
},
"compact": {
"label": "Compact",
"description": "yes = a one-line warning, for table cells.",
"type": "string",
"suggestedvalues": ["yes"]
}
},
"format": "inline"
}
</templatedata>

[[Category:Templates]]
</noinclude>

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DTX Studios: Wiki launch content: written from the game's code, data and story bible (Tools/wiki/content)