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[[Category:Timeline templates]] to the <includeonly> section at the bottom of that page. Otherwise, add <noinclude>[[Category:Timeline templates]]</noinclude> to the end of the template code, making sure it starts on the same line as the code's last character.
<noinclude>[[Category:Graphical timeline templates]]</noinclude> to the end of the template code, making sure it starts on the same line as the code's last character. Contents
The alternative to this template is m:EasyTimeline, using the <template> syntax. EasyTimeline has the following weaknesses: Pixelated image produced, which looks different and increases page load time; Long set-up time – taking 30 minutes plus even when you know what you are doing; Impenetrable code requiring precise syntax
The HTML mark-up produced by this template includes an hCalendar microformat that makes event details readily parsable by computer programs. This aids tasks such as the cataloguing of articles and maintenance of databases. For more information about the use of microformats on Wikipedia, please visit the Microformat WikiProject.
The template should automatically detect the correct title of the timeline article, as long as it has been named in one of the more common patterns for such articles (check the link to be sure it worked). If the template doesn't detect the correct name automatically, then add it in manually like this:
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The 'Easy' in EasyTimeline conveys the message that once a timeline exists it is not so hard to understand, enhance or correct. Also translating for use on another wikipedia it is pretty straightforward. Tips: Put each timeline on a separate Template page: this makes it easier to edit, faster to preview, possible to include it in several pages
Uploaded images of timelines {{ Include timeline }} , an easy way of including editable template-based horizontal or vertical graphical timelines. mw:Extension:EasyTimeline , editable code-based timelines using Erik Zachte's extension for MediaWiki, <timeline>