Template:Out of date/doc

Usage
This template was created to deal with articles and sections in which the factual accuracy of the article may be compromised due to out-of-date information.

This template will add articles to Category:Articles with obsolete information.

Formatting
The default word "article" is replaceable: produces:

A date parameter can also be used to inform other editors of the time the tag has been in place: produces:

Alternatives

 * If there is no dispute about the need for an update, an out-of-date article or section can be marked with Template:Update.


 * Template:Update after is for individual statements that will be out-of-date at a specifiable future date. It now links to the same category that Template:Update does, once the specified date has passed.


 * Template:As of is for individual statements that may become out-of-date at an unknown future date. It categorises statements by the date from which the statement originated.


 * Disputes unrelated to the age of a reference or statement can make use of templates such as
 * Template:Controversial
 * Template:Disputed
 * Template:Disputed-section
 * Template:POV
 * Template:POV-section
 * Template:POV-check
 * see also: Resolving Disputes/Templates