Help:Infoboxes
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| How to Add Hardware Specification Boxes to Articles |
Infoboxes display key specifications in a consistent format at the top of hardware articles. The RTC Wiki uses two main infobox templates.
Available Infoboxes
[edit source]| Template | Use For |
|---|---|
{{Infobox computer}} |
Computers, consoles, and handheld systems |
{{Infobox computer peripheral}} |
Accessories, peripherals, input devices, drives |
Infobox Computer
[edit source]{{Infobox computer
| name = Macintosh Plus
| image = [[File:MacintoshPlus.jpg|250px]]
| caption = Macintosh Plus
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type = Personal Computer
| release date = January 16, 1986
| discontinued = October 15, 1990
| price = US$2,599
| cpu = Motorola 68000 @ 8 MHz
| memory = 1 MB RAM (expandable to 4 MB)
| storage = 800 KB 3.5" floppy drive
| display = 9" monochrome CRT (512×342)
| sound = 8-bit, 22 kHz
| os = System 3.0 – System 7.5.5
| predecessor = [[Macintosh 512K]]
| successor = [[Macintosh SE]]
| codename = Mr. T
| model = M0001A
}}
Available Fields
[edit source]| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
name |
Model name (required) | Macintosh Plus |
image |
Product photo | [[File:Photo.jpg|250px]]
|
manufacturer |
Company name | Apple Computer, Inc. |
type |
Device category | Personal Computer |
release date |
Launch date | January 16, 1986 |
discontinued |
End of production | October 15, 1990 |
price |
Original MSRP | US$2,599 |
cpu |
Processor and speed | Motorola 68000 @ 8 MHz |
memory |
RAM with expansion info | 1 MB (expandable to 4 MB) |
storage |
Floppy, HDD, optical | 800 KB 3.5" floppy |
display |
Screen specs | 9" monochrome CRT (512×342) |
sound |
Audio capabilities | 8-bit, 22 kHz |
os |
Supported OS range | System 3.0 – System 7.5.5 |
predecessor |
Previous model (link) | [[Macintosh 512K]]
|
successor |
Next model (link) | [[Macintosh SE]]
|
codename |
Internal development name | Mr. T |
model |
Model number | M0001A |
Infobox Generator Tool
[edit source]The easiest way to create an infobox is the Infobox Generator gadget:
- Go to Special:BlankPage/InfoboxGenerator
- Fill in the form fields
- Click Generate
- Copy the wikitext and paste it into your article
The generator supports both computer and peripheral infoboxes and handles formatting automatically.
Tips
[edit source]- The infobox must be the first thing on the page — no blank lines above it
- Use
format for images (with double brackets) - Link predecessor and successor models:
[[Model Name]] - Leave fields blank if unknown — don't write "Unknown" or "N/A"
- Use consistent unit formats: MHz, MB, KB, inches
