Template:Blocked text/sandbox

__EXPECTUNUSEDTEMPLATE__This is the template sandbox page for Template:Blocked text (diff).
See also the companion subpage for test cases.

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This template is used in block-related system messages, including MediaWiki:Blockedtext and MediaWiki:Autoblockedtext.
Changes to it can cause immediate changes to the Wikipedia user interface.
To avoid major disruption, any changes should be tested in the template's /sandbox or /testcases subpages, or in your own user subpage. The tested changes can be added to this page in a single edit. Please discuss changes on the talk page before implementing them.

Usage

This template is used in system messages to inform a user upon edit that they are blocked.

Example

Temporary IP block

This IP address has been blocked from editing Wikipedia.
This does not affect your ability to read Wikipedia pages.

Most people who see this message have done nothing wrong. Some kinds of blocks restrict editing from specific service providers or telecom companies in response to recent abuse or vandalism, and can sometimes affect other users who are unrelated to that abuse. Review the information below for assistance if you do not believe that you have done anything wrong.

The IP address or range 192.0.0.1 has been blocked by Admin for the following reason(s):

Some reason

This block will expire on 31 December 2099, 11:03. Your current IP address is 192.0.0.1.

Even when blocked, you will usually still be able to edit your user talk page, as well as email administrators and other editors.

For information on how to proceed, please read the FAQ for blocked users and the guideline on block appeals. The guide to appealing blocks may also be helpful.

Other useful links: Blocking policy · Help:I have been blocked

Indefinite account block

This account has been blocked from editing Wikipedia.
This does not affect your ability to read Wikipedia pages.

The account Blocked user has been blocked by Admin for the following reason(s):

Some reason

This block will not expire.

Even when blocked, you will usually still be able to edit your user talk page, as well as email administrators and other editors.

For information on how to proceed, please read the FAQ for blocked users and the guideline on block appeals. The guide to appealing blocks may also be helpful.

Other useful links: Blocking policy · Help:I have been blocked

Template data

No description.

Template parameters[Edit template data]
Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Link to blocking admin's userpage	`1`	no description Suggested values `$1`	Unknown	optional
Block reason	`2`	no description Suggested values `$2`	Unknown	optional
IP address of blocked user	`3`	no description Suggested values `$3`	Unknown	optional
Blocking admin's name	`4`	no description Suggested values `$4`	Unknown	optional
Block ID	`5`	no description Suggested values `$5`	Unknown	optional
Timestamp of block expiration time	`6`	no description Suggested values `$6`	Unknown	optional
Blocked user	`7`	no description Suggested values `$7`	Unknown	optional
Timestamp of block start time	`8`	no description Suggested values `$8`	Unknown	optional
Block header	`blockheader`	The header of the block message. The string "(userorip)" will be replaced with "account" or "IP address" depending on whether the blocked target is an account or an IP.	Unknown	optional
Not blocked	`notblocked`	The actions that are not blocked.	Unknown	optional
No IP message	`noipmessage`	Whether the message shown to IPs should be hidden	Unknown	optional
Opener	`opener`	The text to open the block notice (after the IP message but before the block details)	Unknown	optional
Show Block ID	`blockid`	Whether the block ID should be visible on the block message	Unknown	optional
Descriptor	`descriptor`	An adverb descriptor for the "blocked" verb (like "partially" or "globally")	Unknown	optional
Closer	`closer`	The text to close the block notice (before details about appeals)	Unknown	optional
Appeal Info	`appealinfo`	Information about appealing the block	Unknown	optional
usefullink1	`usefullink1`	no description	Unknown	optional
usefullink2	`usefullink2`	no description	Unknown	optional
usefullink3	`usefullink3`	no description	Unknown	optional
usefullink4	`usefullink4`	no description	Unknown	optional
usefullink5	`usefullink5`	no description	Unknown	optional
usefullink6	`usefullink6`	no description	Unknown	optional
usefullink7	`usefullink7`	no description	Unknown	optional
usefullink8	`usefullink8`	no description	Unknown	optional
usefullink9	`usefullink9`	no description	Unknown	optional

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