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This template adds an automatically generated short description . If the automatic short description is not optimal, replace it by adding {{ Short description }} at the top of the article.
This template was redesigned in September 2020. Many parameter names have changed.
{{ Infobox television channel }} can be used to provide at-a-glance comparative information on a television channel.
Usage
{{{name}}} [[File:{{{logo}}}|{{{logo_size}}}|alt={{{logo_alt}}}]]{{{logo_caption}}}
[[File:{{{image}}}|{{{image_size}}}|alt={{{image_alt}}}]]{{{caption}}}
Type {{{type}}} Country {{{country}}} Broadcast area {{{area}}} Network {{{network}}} Stations {{{tv_stations}}} Transmitters {{{tv_transmitters}}} Affiliates {{{affiliates}}} Headquarters {{{headquarters}}} Language(s) {{{language}}} Picture format {{{picture_format}}} Timeshift service{{{timeshift_service}}} Owner {{{owner}}} Parent {{{parent}}} Key people {{{key_people}}} Sister channels {{{sister_channels}}} Launched {{{launch_date}}} Replaced {{{replaced}}} Closed {{{closed_date}}} Replaced by {{{replaced_by}}} Former names {{{former_names}}} Webcast {{{webcast}}} Website {{{website}}} {{{terr_serv_1}}} {{{terr_chan_1}}} {{{terr_serv_2}}} {{{terr_chan_2}}} {{{terr_serv_3}}} {{{terr_chan_3}}} {{{terr_serv_4}}} {{{terr_chan_4}}} {{{online_serv_1}}} {{{online_chan_1}}} {{{online_serv_2}}} {{{online_chan_2}}} {{{online_serv_3}}} {{{online_chan_3}}} {{{online_serv_4}}} {{{online_chan_4}}}
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{{Infobox television channel
| name =
| logo =
| logo_size =
| logo_alt =
| logo_caption =
| image =
| image_size =
| image_alt =
| alt =
| caption =
| type =
| country =
| area =
| network =
| tv_stations =
| tv_transmitters =
| affiliates =
| headquarters =
| language =
| languages =
| picture_format =
| timeshift_service =
| owner =
| parent =
| key_people =
| sister_channels =
| founded =
| founder =
| launch_date = <!-- {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} -->
| replaced =
| closed_date = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} -->
| replaced_by =
| former_names =
| terr_serv_1 = <!--supports up to _10-->
| terr_chan_1 =
| online_serv_1 = <!--supports up to _5-->
| online_chan_1 =
| availability_note =
| website = <!-- {{URL|example.com}} -->
| webcast =
| child =
| embed_header =
| embedded =
}}
Example
Sky One Country United Kingdom Ireland Picture format HDTV 1080i Timeshift serviceSky One +1 Owner Sky Launched 26 April 1982; 43 years ago (26 April 1982 ) Former names
Satellite Television (1982–1984)
Sky Channel (1984–1989)
Sky 1 (1996–1997, 2008–2017)
Website www .sky .com /watch /channel /sky-one
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Sky One
| launch_date = {{start date and age|26 April 1982}}
| owner = [[Sky Limited|Sky]]
| picture_format = [[HDTV]] [[1080i]]
| country = United Kingdom <br />Ireland
| former_names = {{Plainlist|
* Satellite Television (1982–1984)
* Sky Channel (1984–1989)
* Sky 1 (1996–1997, 2008–2017)
}}
| timeshift_service = Sky One +1
| website = {{url|https://www.sky.com/watch/channel/sky-one}}
}}
Parameters
{{#section:Template:Infobox Australian place/doc|image_upright}}
TemplateData
Template parameters
This template prefers block formatting of parameters.
Parameter Description Type Status Name nameChannel name, used as a heading
String suggested Logo logoLogo of the television channel
File optional Logo size logo_sizeSize for logo
String optional Logo upright scaling factor logo_uprightSee MOS:UPRIGHT. To convert from a fixed pixel size, divide it by 220
Number optional Alternate text for logo logo_altno description
Content optional Caption for logo logo_captionCaption to appear under the logo
Content optional Second image imageSecond image or logo to display in the infobox
File optional Image size image_sizeSize for second image
String optional Second image upright scaling factor image_uprightSee MOS:UPRIGHT. To convert from a fixed pixel size, divide it by 220
Number optional Alternate text for second image image_alt altno description
Content optional Caption for second image captionCaption to display under the second image
Content optional Type typeno description
Content optional Country countryCountry in which the television channel is based or to which it primarily broadcasts.
Content optional Broadcast area areaBroadcast area covered by or availability of the television network
Content optional Network networkNetwork of which this channel is a part.
Content optional TV stations tv_stations tvstationsTV stations that are a part of this network.
Content optional TV transmitters tv_transmitters tvtransmittersTV transmitters used by this network.
Content optional Affiliates affiliatesAffiliates (non-owned) of this network. If there is a separate list, link to it.
Content optional Headquarters headquartersno description
Content optional Language(s) language languagesLanguage(s) in which the television channel broadcasts.
Content optional Picture format picture_formatPicture format in which the channel broadcasts. (Don't use small text: see MOS:SMALLFONT)
Example HDTV 1080i Content optional Timeshift service timeshift_serviceThe name or names of timeshift channel(s)
Content optional Owner ownerWho owns the television channel (add the owner's parent company/companies if not a well known name)
Content suggested Parent parentParent group of the television channel, if separate from the owner
Content optional Key people key_peopleNotable key people involved in the operation of the channel.
Content optional Sister channels sister_channelsRelated television networks. List only the most relevant. If there are too many, consider finding an appropriate navbox.
Content optional Founded foundedDate on which the network was founded, if not the same as the launch date.
Content optional Founder founderFounder of the network, if notable.
Content optional Launch date launch_dateLaunch date of the channel, using {{start date|YYYY|MM|DD}}
Template suggested Replaced replacedThe channel or network that this channel replaced.
Content optional Closed date closed_dateDate on which the channel closed, using {{end date|YYYY|MM|DD}}
Template optional Replaced by replaced_byThe channel or network that this channel was replaced by.
Content optional Former names former_namesThe former names of the channel (add dates of name change).
Content optional Webcast webcastOfficial webcast link. If it is a pay service, list as an online service.
Content optional Website website webWebsite, encased in {{URL|}}
Example {{URL|example.com}} Template suggested Terrestrial service 1 terr_serv_1Name of the first terrestrial service provider. This template supports up to 10 terrestrial services.
Content optional Terrestrial channel 1 terr_chan_1Channel number on the first terrestrial service provider.
Content optional Online service 1 online_serv_1Name of the first online or streaming provider. This template supports up to 5 streaming services.
Content optional Online channel 1 online_chan_1Channel on the first online service.
Content optional Availability note availability_noteNote on availability information, e.g. "At time of closure" or "Not yet launched, based on currently available information" or similar.
Content optional Terrestrial service 2 terr_serv_2no description
Content optional Terrestrial channel 2 terr_chan_2no description
Content optional Terrestrial service 3 terr_serv_3no description
Content optional Terrestrial channel 3 terr_chan_3no description
Content optional Terrestrial service 4 terr_serv_4no description
Content optional Terrestrial channel 4 terr_chan_4no description
Content optional Terrestrial service 5 terr_serv_5no description
Content optional Terrestrial channel 5 terr_chan_5no description
Content optional Terrestrial service 6 terr_serv_6no description
Content optional Terrestrial channel 6 terr_chan_6no description
Content optional Terrestrial service 7 terr_serv_7no description
Content optional Terrestrial channel 7 terr_chan_7no description
Content optional Terrestrial service 8 terr_serv_8no description
Content optional Terrestrial channel 8 terr_chan_8no description
Content optional Terrestrial service 9 terr_serv_9no description
Content optional Terrestrial channel 9 terr_chan_9no description
Content optional Terrestrial service 10 terr_serv_10no description
Content optional Terrestrial channel 10 terr_chan_10no description
Content optional Online service 2 online_serv_2no description
Content optional Online channel 2 online_chan_2no description
Content optional Online service 3 online_serv_3no description
Content optional Online channel 3 online_chan_3no description
Content optional Online service 4 online_serv_4no description
Content optional Online channel 4 online_chan_4no description
Content optional Online service 5 online_serv_5no description
Content optional Online channel 5 online_chan_5no description
Content optional Child childSet to yes if being embedded in another infobox.
Boolean optional Embed header embed_headerHeader to appear above another infobox being embedded.
Content optional Embed embeddedFor embedding other templates (see WP:IEmbed for more information).
Template optional
See also
Tracking category