Template:Wikipedia link

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This template is used to more conveniently generate a link to a Wikipedia article.

Usage:

{{Wikipedia link|Max Barry}} generates [[wikipedia:Max Barry|Max Barry]]: Max Barry

{{Wikipedia link|NationStates|NS}} generates [[wikipedia:NationStates|NS]]: NS

The {{wpl}} template redirects to this template and can be used as a shorthand for the shorthand.

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Shorthand for generating links to Wikipedia articles.

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Template parameters

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Page name	1	The name of the wikipedia article to link to Example NationStates	String	required
Display text	2	The text to display for the link Example NS	String	optional