Template:Charname/doc

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Usage

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This template formats the character name at the beginning of a passage in a play or drama.

The name will be italicized and followed by a period.

Parameters

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  • 1: Name of the character speaking the line.
  • 2: Optional. Establishes the width of space in which the Name will appear. Default width is 5em.
  • 3: Optional. Indent width at the head of the line, preceeding the space allocated by 2. Default is 1em of indentation.

Examples

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{{charname|Ulysses}} That will I never do!<br />
The mighty Troy would be indeed disgraced<br />
If I should fly one man.

Renders as:

Ulysses. That will I never do!
The mighty Troy would be indeed disgraced
If I should fly one man.

{{charname|Œdip|3em}} Soon we shall know.

Renders as:

Œdip. Soon we shall know.