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Template:Audio/doc

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Purpose

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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

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{{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 (pronunciation) is a state located in...

TemplateData

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This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Audio in articles based on its TemplateData.

TemplateData for Audio

Use this template to add an inline link to an audio file, preceded by a speaker icon.

Template parameters

This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Audio file1

Audio file to link to

Example
En-uk-London.ogg
Filerequired
Label2

Text to replace the filename in the link

Example
English pronunciation
Stringoptional

See also

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