 | This page in a nutshell: Never write {{ROOTPAGENAME|argument}}. Write {{ROOTPAGENAME:argument}} instead. |
 | This template should have no transclusions. This is because it is a replacement to prevent breakage if editors attempt to invoke the magic word of the same name using a pipe instead of a colon. |
Usage
The magic word ROOTPAGENAME is described at Wikipedia:Magic words#Parser functions. An example of its output is {{ROOTPAGENAME:Template:Example/with/subpages}} → "Example".
This template should never be used, but when someone uses the magic word "ROOTPAGENAME" with a piped parameter, it will prevent breakage. Parameter 1 will be used as the : parameter, other parameters will be discarded.
The page will be added to the hidden category Category:Pages which use a template in place of a magic word (3).