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===Usage===
 
===Usage===
Place {{Tlx|Inadequate lead|date{{=}}{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}}} at the top of articles where the [[Wikipedia:Lead section|lead section]] fails to adequately summarize the article (e.g., because the article has been expanded without the lead being adjusted to address the additions). If the lead is simply too short relative to the length of the article, use the template {{Tl|Lead too short}} instead. The lead section should briefly summarize the most important points covered in an article in such a way that it can stand on its own as a concise version of the article.
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Place {{Tlx|Improve lead|date{{=}}{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}}} at the top of articles where the [[Wikipedia:Lead section|lead section]] fails to adequately summarize the article (e.g., because the article has been expanded without the lead being adjusted to address the additions). If the lead is simply too short relative to the length of the article, use the template {{Tl|Lead too short}} instead. The lead section should briefly summarize the most important points covered in an article in such a way that it can stand on its own as a concise version of the article.
  
 
===Notes===
 
===Notes===

Latest revision as of 16:03, 3 December 2020

Usage

Place {{Improve lead|date=November 2025}} at the top of articles where the lead section fails to adequately summarize the article (e.g., because the article has been expanded without the lead being adjusted to address the additions). If the lead is simply too short relative to the length of the article, use the template {{Lead too short}} instead. The lead section should briefly summarize the most important points covered in an article in such a way that it can stand on its own as a concise version of the article.

Notes

TemplateData

A banner to indicate that a lead section of article fails to adequately summarize the article.

Template parameters

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Datedate

Month and year when the template was added to the article

Example
November 2018
Auto value
{{SUBST:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{SUBST:CURRENTYEAR}}
Stringrequired


  • This template contains a self-reference (it refers to Wikipedia in its contents).
  • This template should not be substituted. Bots rely on the transcluded form for dating and categorisation.