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Based on a community discussion thread, The Sims Wiki is retiring its old "standard" message template, otherwise known as {{Parthenon}}. In its place, we are rolling out a new template known as {{Metabox}}.

Metabox is similar to Parthenon, in that it is intended to be the foundation for other templates on the wiki. Both templates are largely a blank slate, changing to suit the needs of the editors that use them. However, Metabox does introduce a couple changes that need to be understood before setting out to use the template.

Template type

Parthenon required editors to set the background and border colors for the template when first setting it up. Metabox does not require this... however, it does require that a type be set.

One of the main goals of Metabox is to implement a more standardized set of colors for message templates. If you see a green or a blue or a red Metabox, you will be able to immediately have a good idea of what the template is for. This standardization is accomplished through the assigning of types. There are presently six types (listed below). Types are implemented by filling in the type parameter of the template with the general purpose of the template. Is the template administrative? Does it have to do with the page design or a Manual of Style issue? That's the type. Multiple 'golden words' are accepted for each type, but for the sake of ease-of-use, we'll provide some words for you as well.

The six types are: Administrative - Produces a green Metabox. Reserved for official uses only, mainly by administrators. Can be triggered by filling type with:

• 'admin'
• 'official'
• 'administrator'
• 'administrative' or
• 'adm'

"Page Change" (Delete, Merge, Move, or Split) - Creates a violet Metabox. Used for templates such as {{Delete}} or {{Move}}. Can be triggered by completing type with:

• 'delete'
• 'del'
• 'move'
• 'merge'
• 'split'

Cleanup or MOS Issue - Produces an orange Metabox. Used for templates that address appearance or style issues on the wiki, such as {{Cleanup}}. This type can be triggered by filling in type with:

• cleanup
• mos
• style
• design