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Usage
This should be placed on the category page that you wish to be hidden. It includes the __HIDDENCAT__ magic word, so that does not need to be added to pages that already have the {{hidden category}} template.
Criteria are given at OODA WIKI:Categorization § Hiding categories and Category:Hidden categories.
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TemplateData for Hidden category
This template should be placed on the category page that you wish to be hidden. No parameters are required.
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See also
- OODA WIKI:Categorization § OODA WIKI administrative categories
- Archived discussion at OODA WIKI:Village pump (technical)/Archive 24 § HIDDENCAT