Template:Expand_acronym

Template:Expand acronym

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This inline tag is for placement after an acronym, abbreviation or initialism that is not written in full at first occurrence. The Manual of Style requires all acronyms or abbreviations written in full, followed by the abbreviated form in round brackets. An exception is made for abbreviations that are as well-known or better known than their full name, such as "PhD" and "DNA", for which is it unnecessary to supply the full name on first occurrence.

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Parameter	Explanation
`\|1=`	The text displayed in the tag and the hover text can be changed with this parameter. If null or invalid, "expand acronym" is displayed. if `1=` is set to `ab`, "expand abbreviation" is displayed. If set to `in`, "expand initialism" is displayed. The hover text is also changed accordingly. This parameter does not need to be named. `{{expand acronym\|in\|date=April 2024}}` will function in the same way as `{{expand acronym\|1=in\|date=April 2024}}`
`\|date=`	This template allows an optional date parameter that records when the tag was added. One can specify the date manually; for example, to date the tag in the current month, enter `{{Expand acronym\|date=April 2024}}`. If no date is added manually, a bot will automatically fill in the gap.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Tag and hover text type	`1`	Change text. in = initialism \| ab = abbreviation \| (null or invalid value) = acronym Auto value	String	optional
Month and year	`date`	The month and year this tag was added. Auto value `{{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}`	String	required

Template:Expand_acronym

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