Template:Dash year/sandbox
 | This is the template sandbox page for Template:Dash year (diff). See also the companion subpage for test cases. |
Usage[edit]
This template converts a single year into an en-dashed range, abbreviating the second year to two digits whenever possible.
- {{Dash year|2009}} gives 2009–10
- {{Dash year|1999}} gives 1999–2000
- {{Dash year|2009|2019}} gives 2009–19
- {{Dash year|1999|2009}} gives 1999–2009
- {{Dash year|2009|range=10}} gives 2009–19
- {{Dash year|1999|range=10}} gives 1999–2009
Creates a dashed year range, either from start year to end year (if specified), start year + duration (if specified), or start year + 1 (if neither is specified)
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start year | 1 | Year the date range began
| Number | required |
| End year | 2 | Year the date range ended
| Number | suggested |
| Duration | range | Length in years of the year range
| Number | suggested |