Template:MediaLink
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Usage
Template idea for the prefix "Media:"
Media: vs. :File:
Both prefixes display a link instead of embedding the image itself but there are some key differences:
| Prefix | Sample | Special:UnusedFiles prevention | Provides a file page link |
|---|---|---|---|
Media:
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Media:Alternate screen.png | 
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:File:
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File:Alternate screen.png |
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That's what this template addresses by bring the best of both worlds together. This template should be used in main articles only!
Use Cases
{{MediaLink}} testing for bugs:
| MediaWiki parsing | Code |
|---|---|
| File:Alternate screen.png | {{MediaLink|Alternate screen.png}}
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| File:Alternate screen.png | {{MediaLink|Alternate screen.png|}}
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| File:Alternate screen.png | {{MediaLink|Alternate screen.png|test}}
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| [[Media:|File:]] | {{MediaLink||test}}
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| File:aeilsdfilasjdl.png | {{MediaLink|aeilsdfilasjdl.png|test}}
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Other
Uses {{!}}. Also hides media prefix usage with <span> tag and a simple CSS code.
