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Template documentation[view] [edit] [history] [purge]The {{Which}} template is a variant of {{Weasel inline}}, used to tag unsupported/unverifiable attributions that often employ problematic language better known as “weasel words.” It is also closely related to the {{Who}} template, used to call attention to vague statements, such as “In some countries…” and “In some scientific publications…”.
The output is the superscripted parenthetical text which?, linked to MOS:WEASEL with a tooltip that reads “The material near this tag possibly uses too vague attribution or weasel words.”
Usage
This template is intended to be placed directly after the problematic article text.
Use good judgment when deciding whether greater specificity is objectively in the best interest of the article. Words like some or most are not banned and indeed, in some instances are both useful and appropriate. If greater specificity would result in a tedious laundry list of items with no real importance, then Wikipedia should remain concise, even if that entails being vague. If the reliable sources are not specific – as when they say only “In some countries…” – then it is appropriate that Wikipedia should reflect that level of ambiguity as well.
You may use any of the following formats:
{{Which|{{subst:DATE}}}}
…or…
{{Which|date={{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}}}
…or…
{{Which|date=June 2026}}
Parameters
This template has three parameters, all named. One is mandatory while the other two are optional.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
|date=MonthName Year
|
A date stamp to when the template was added at that particular location on the page, consisting of the full month name and four-digit year. (required) |
|reason=
|
Any additional information to guide other editors toward a resolution of the perceived deficiency in the text. In particular, you may wish to explicitly state exactly which words you think are unsuitable and provide a suggested form you think a satisfactory improvement might take. (optional) |
|link=
|
Change the target of the linked text that the template produces, in the event a page that deals more directly with the specific issue in the text exists. (optional) |
TemplateData
TemplateData for Which
For inline tagging of vague statements that are not able to cite a complete and unambiguous source where they are found in the page text
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| When tagged | date | Month name and four-digit year when this tagging template was added to the statement
| Line | required |
| What needs fixing | reason | The reason why the tagged content might be insufficiently precise to allow for correct attribution, and if needed, an explicit definition of which words in the statement are objectionable.
| String | suggested |
| Link target | link | Change the link target for the “which?” text output by this template
| Page name | optional |
Category inclusion
This template automatically adds page on which it is transcluded to Category:Articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases.
See also
Related inline cleanup tag template:
- {{Ambiguous}}
- {{Clarify}}
- {{Clarify span}}
- {{Clarify timeframe}}
- {{Definition}}
- {{Definition needed}}
- {{Definition span}}
- {{Example needed}}
- {{Explain}}
- {{Explain-wrap}}
- {{Fact or opinion}}
- {{How}}
- {{Non sequitur}}
- {{Of what}}
- {{Qualify evidence}}
- {{Quantify}}
- {{Specify}}
- {{Vague}}
- {{Weasel inline}}
- {{Who}}
- {{Like whom?}}
- {{Whose}}
Not to be confused with:
