Template:Clear/doc

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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

{{clear}} — adds <div style="clear:both;"></div>
{{clear|left}} — adds <div style="clear:left;"></div>
{{clear|right}} — adds <div style="clear:right;"></div>

For technical details, see the discussion in the talk page.

Examples

Example without {{clear}}

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New section without the template before

Without the code {{clear}}, this section starts at the right of the image.

Example that uses {{clear}}

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New section with the template before

Here the code {{clear}} is placed before this section, so it appears below the image.

TemplateData

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TemplateData for Clear

Makes content wait until existing content is completed in all columns. Often used to stop text from flowing next to unrelated images, so text will appear on a full width line under the image.

Template parameters
This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.
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. Suggested values `right` `left` `both` Default both	Line	optional