Template:Date link/doc

, or, is a template used in infoboxes to autolink date variables. This template is not to be confused with, which simply makes a link to a singular date article, like or.

Use of the template is very simple.

(in this instance, the current date) will automatically link to that release date. It will also set SMW for that page to recognise that release date.

If you do not wish to also call on SMW, please use or, rather than  direct. will exclude notes; in all other versions, parentheticals will be retained, and given in small text beside the release date, often, of course, within an infobox. Such an infobox can be seen on the right.


 * => (SMW: )
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For cover dates

 * => (SMW: )

Ranges

 * => (SMW:  / end date: )
 * => (SMW:  / end date: )
 * => (SMW: )
 * => (SMW:  / end date: )
 * => (SMW:  / end date: )
 * => (SMW:  / end date: )

With notes

 * => (SMW: )
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