 | This is a container category. Due to its scope, it should contain only subcategories. |
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| This template should not be substituted. |
Usage
Tag categories with ((Container category)) to inform editors that they should not contain anything other than subcategories.
The categories will be added to Category:Container categories. If the template is transcluded on a page outside of the category namespace, the page will not be added to Category:Container categories.
Categories that are part of Wikipedia administration should be tagged with ((Maintenance category)) instead.
See also
((Category diffuse))– for noting that included pages should be categorised to the category's sub-categories, if possible((Parent-only stub category))– a similar template for use in stub categories
Other category-header templates
A category header template which adds a notice that explains that the category is a [[:Category:Container categories|container category]] which should contain only [[Wikipedia:SUBCAT|subcategories]].
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