Template:Audio/doc
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Purpose
[edit]This template links to an audio file for quick listening. It is meant to be used inline with text, for pronunciations and the like. Please note that this just creates a link to the file and does not actually embed the file. If the file is Non-Free and only referenced via this template it is not in compliance with Wikipedia:Non-free content criteria § Policy #7.
The template uses the Phonos MediaWiki extension to create an audio link that plays on click.
Usage
[edit]{{Audio|name of sound file|text to use as link to soundfile}}
- Example
'''Alabama''' ({{Audio|en-us-Alabama.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a state located in...- → Alabama () is a state located in...
TemplateData
[edit]TemplateData for Audio
Use this template to add an inline link to an audio file, preceded by a speaker icon.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio file | 1 | Audio file to link to
| File | required |
| Label | 2 | Text to replace the filename in the link
| String | optional |