Template:Warning sign

Warning

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This template is to highlight the importance / warn, commonly for use on talk pages. It is used to visually draw attention inline in a message, to a warning about something, such as inappropriate editor behavior, a coding difficulty to watch out for, etc. It is not used in article namespace, but it can be used in other namespaces.

You may either use {{warning sign}} by itself for the default message or you may add a custom message as an optional parameter.

Previously known as {{warnsign}}.

Template	Result
{{warning sign}}	Warning
{{warning sign\|Custom message}}	Custom message

Example

Template:Pseudoheading The source is fine, you are an idiot. --User:Example0

Warning personal attacks are not tolerated; please stick to discussing the content. --User:Example1

v t e Notice and warning templates
{{Caution}} – For messages indicating e.g. that errors or misuse may have wide repercussions. {{Consensus}} – For notices relating to consensus about methods, procedures, editing, etc. {{Notice}} – For significant information. {{Warning}} – For particularly significant warnings. {{Warning sign}} – Inline version of {{Warning}}.
See also {{Ambox}}, the generic message box for article messages.

Example

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