Template:Which
[which?]
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The {{Which}} template is an in-line version of the {{Weasel}} template, used to tag weasel words. It is also a variant of the {{Who}} template for vague statements like "In some countries…" or "In some scientific publications…".
Usage
Use good judgment when deciding whether greater specificity is actually in the best interests of the article. Words like some or most are not banned and can be useful and appropriate. (See MOS:WEASEL.) If greater specificity would result in a tedious laundry list of items with no real importance, then Wikipedia should remain concise, even if it means being vague. If the reliable sources are not specific – e.g. if they say only "In some countries..." – then Wikipedia must remain vague.
You may use either of the following formats:
{{which|{{subst:DATE}}}}
or
{{which|date=June 2026}}
This template will place articles into Category:Articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases.
TemplateData
TemplateData for Which
For tagging weasel words – vague references to organizations or other things.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link target | link | Change what "which?" text links to
| Page name | optional |
| Month and year | date | Month and year of tagging; e.g., 'January 2013', but not 'jan13'
| String | suggested |
| Reason for tagging | reason | A reason as to why the tagged content may be considered weasel words, or which content in particular. | String | optional |
Redirects
- {{Which?}}
See also
- {{Weasel}}
- {{Specify}}
- {{Example needed}}
- Not to be confused with {{Disambiguation needed}}
