Template:Coord missing/doc
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This template is used to mark articles without geolocation data (coordinates) and is easily converted, by adding them, into {{coord}}.
Usage
{{Coord missing|region name}}
The region name is either a country name or a smaller area, such as a state or province. Where a particular country cannot be identified, use the continent name.
The template should be removed when coordinates are added to the article.
Pages will this template are added to Category:Articles needing coordinates.
Adding coordinates
Quick how to
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To add 57°18′22.5″N 4°27′32.7″W / 57.306250°N 4.459083°W to the top of an article, use {{Coord}}, thus:
These coordinates are in degrees, minutes, and seconds of arc. |
To add 44°06′43″N 87°54′47″W / 44.112°N 87.913°W to the top of an article, use either
or
These coordinates are in decimal degrees. |
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Optional coordinate parameters follow the longitude and are separated by an underscore ("_"):
Other optional parameters are separated by a pipe ("|"):
Thus:
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- Get the coordinates
- Use the appropriate infobox parameters, or {{coord}}.
- Follow the Manual of Style.