Template:Category if exists
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This template outputs a category if the category exists. Otherwise, it returns nothing. It is intended for use in templates.
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TemplateData for Category if exists
Outputs a link to a category if it exists; otherwise returns nothing.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category name | 1 | Category for potential inclusion if it exists. "Category:" prefix is optional.
| Page name | required |
| Sort key | 2 | [[WP:SORTKEY]] of the category.
| Line | optional |