Template:circa2

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circa {{{1}}}


It has been requested that this template be merged with Template:circa(+).

Usage

This template may be used to generate the word circa (about, approximately) or its abbreviation c. before a date. A link to the explanation of the word at Appendix:Glossary is provided.

The template is useful inside quotation templates such as {{quote-book}}, where the use of {{circa}} would cause formatting problems.

Parameters

The template takes two parameters:

  • |1=mandatory: a year, span of years, century, or other date.
  • |short= – use |short=1 or |short=yes to abbreviate the word circa to c.

Examples

  • Wikitext: {{circa2|1955–1956|short=yes}} (use an en dash to separate the starting and ending years)
  • Result: c. 1955–1956
  • Wikitext: {{circa2|15th century|short=yes}}
  • Result: c. 15th century

See also

TemplateData

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TemplateData for circa2

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Template parameters[Edit template data]

This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Time period1

A year, span of years or time period of usage

Example
'16th century', '1980', '1880-1910'
Stringrequired
Abbreviate?2

if nonempty, uses 'c.' instead of "circa".

Example
yes
Stringsuggested