Template:Retired/sandbox
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Usage
[edit]The syntax for this template is simple: {{Retired}} if you want it to display the above, or {{Retired|date=date (any format is acceptable)}} if you want it to display a date along with the above. You can also add a reason for your retirement as {{Retired|reason=your reason here}}.
For bot accounts, use {{Retired|bot=yes}}
You can also change the template text from the default 'RETIRED' by adding an unnamed parameter.
You can display the message This user has permanently retired from editing Wikipedia. instead of the default one by adding |alttext=yes.
To opt out of newsletters and mass messages when you retired, place it on your talk page and set the MMS switch to no, as follows: {{Retired|mms=no}}. This will add your user page to Category:Wikipedians who opt out of message delivery.
Retiring implies that you will not resume editing at any later date. If there is any significant chance that you might eventually return, then it is preferable to announce an indefinite {{Wikibreak}}.
Editors should promptly remove this template from their user pages if they resume editing for any reason. If still editing on rare occasions, use {{semi-retired}} in preference.
This template should be placed on a user page only by the concerned user, or at their request.
This template automatically populates Category:Retired Wikipedians
Examples
[edit]{{Retired|date=May 2025|reason=due to certain personal issues}}
{{Retired|RETIRED PERMANENTLY|date=May 2025|reason=due to certain personal issues}}
{{Retired|border=dashed 3px red|bgcolor=orange|fgcolor=blue|date=NOW!!!}}
{{Retired|bot=yes}}
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]- What people usually mean when they say goodbye: MeatballWiki on resignation manifestos
To use the
template with various options, you can structure it as follows:
1. Basic Retired Notice:
```plaintext
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2. Retired Notice with Date:
```plaintext
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3. Retired Notice with Reason:
```plaintext
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4. Retired Notice for a Bot Account:
```plaintext
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5. Customized Retired Notice (changing default text):
```plaintext
```
6. Alternate Message:
```plaintext
```
7. Opting Out of Newsletters:
```plaintext
```
Remember that this template indicates a permanent retirement from editing Wikipedia. If you think you might return, consider using the
 | Retired is taking a short wikibreak and will be back on Wikipedia soon. |
or
instead. Ensure only the concerned user places this template on their user page.