Template:***
 | This template uses a See H:DIVSPAN for details. |
Usage[edit]
Produces a centred row of asterisks or other characters. This is a common way of breaking passages of text (example).
Parameters[edit]
- 1: the number of asterisks (optional, default is 3)
- 2: the spacing between asterisks (optional, default is 2em)
- char: the character used (optional, default is "*"). Images are also possible.
- style: where there is a need to specify the style of the text, an optional "style" parameter can be used, e.g.
{{***|style=font-size:110%}}
Examples[edit]
- The code
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis.
{{***}}
Dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium quis, sem.
- Gives
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis. *** Dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium quis, sem.
- Variable number of stars
{{***|6}}
******
- Variable star spacing
{{***|4|6em}}
****
- Different characters
{{***|char=~}}
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- Using images
{{***|char=[[File:Five Pointed Star Solid.svg|15px|alt=*]]}}
- Variable star spacing
{{***|4|6em}}
****
- style settings
{{***|style=font-size:182%|3}}
***
{{***|style=font-size:182%|3|char=~}}
~~~
See also[edit]
- {{asterism}} for the "⁂" symbol.
- {{separator}} for a full-width divider using mid-dots
·(or any other character).
No description.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Number of astersks to show. | Number | optional |
| 2 | 2 | Spacing between asterisks. | Content | optional |
| style | style | Additional CSS styles to apply. | Unknown | optional |
| char | char symbol | Character to use instead of * | Content | optional |