 | This section has color coding, typographical symbols, or uncommon abbreviations that should be explained in a legend. |
When to use
editUse this template to tag sections that you believe should have a legend/key to help explain the information that it is shown. Do not use this when the abbreviation uses {{Abbr}} or has its own template to show a message bubble explaining the abbreviation. Using the template will add it to Category:Articles needing a legend
Usage
edit{{Legend needed section|date=June 2026}}for normal use.
You can use optional parameters as well like:
{{Legend needed section|reason=Table uses unknown red coloring.|date=June 2026}}
Parameters
edit|date=– Month name and year, e.g. "June 2026"|talk=– Section or fullpage id of discussion|reason=– Specific reasoning behind the addition of the template
TemplateData
editTemplateData for Legend needed section
Use this template to tag sections that you believe should have a legend/key to help explain the information that it is shown.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| reason | reason | Specific reason behind the addition of the template
| String | optional |
| date | date | Month and year when template was applied; if left blank, this will be filled by a bot
| String | optional |
| talk | talk | Section name or full page and section of discussion
| String | optional |