Template:Fake link

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Description

This template creates a fake link that doesn't link to anything. Used in documentation and help pages.

Usage

{{Fake link|Foo}}

Foo

The template accepts a second parameter that can be used to change the text of the tooltip that appears when the cursor is hovered over the link.

{{Fake link|Foo|Bar}}

Foo

The second parameter can be left blank to disable the tooltip.

{{Fake link|Foo|}}

Foo

Credits

This template was based off of Uncyclopedia's Fakelink template.

See also

Documentation templates

Template	Appearance
{{fake citation needed}}
{{fake clarify}}
{{fake verification needed}}
{{fake explain}}
{{fake heading}}	Section
{{fake notes and references}}	Notes References
{{dummy reference}}
{{dummy backlink}}	^
{{dummy footnote}}	1. ^ Citation
{{dummy signature}}	Example (talk) 07:07, 31 October 2026 (UTC)
{{fake link}}	default
{{fake redlink}}	default

TemplateData

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TemplateData for Fake link

Creates a fake link that doesn't link to anything. Used in documentation and help pages.

Template parameters[Edit template data]

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
1	1	The text of the fake link.	String	required
2	2	The string of the tooltip when the cursor hovers over the link.	String	suggested