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Description
This template makes content wait until existing content is completed in all columns. It is often used to prevent text from flowing next to unrelated images.
Usage
{{}}— adds<div style="clear:both;"></div>{{|left}}— adds<div style="clear:left;"></div>{{|right}}— adds<div style="clear:right;"></div>
For technical details, see the discussion in the talk page.
Examples
Example without {{clear}}
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
New section without the template before
Without the code {{clear}}, this section starts at the right of the image.
Example that uses {{clear}}
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
{{clear}}
New section with the template before
Here the code {{clear}} is placed before this section, so it appears below the image.
TemplateData
TemplateData for Clear
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side | 1 | Can be 'right' or 'left' so content is delayed until just the right or left column is complete. The default clears both columns.
| Line | optional |
See also
- {{Clear left}} (implemented using this template)
- {{Clear right}} (implemented using this template)
- {{Clear2}} (derived from this template)
- {{Break}}
- {{Float}}
- {{Stack}}