Infoboxes

Infobox Top Facts
File:Information person.jpg
Purpose	Structured summary of facts
Popularity	Very high
Portable?	It should be!
Styling	Encouraged

Infoboxes are templates that usually appear on the right side of a desktop screen. They are similar to infographs or sidebars in magazine articles; designed to present a summary of the topic of the page. They give important points in an organized and quickly readable format. They are generally made using templates, to create consistency across a community.

The Basics

• What are infoboxes?
• How to create infobox templates
• How to use an infobox in an article
• Case study: Building your first infobox

Advanced Info

• What are the benefits of making your infoboxes portable?
• How to style your portable infoboxes
• Frequently asked questions
• Best practices

Technical Information for Pros

• Classic, portable, Lua: Different types of infoboxes
• Tips and tricks to spruce up your infoboxes

See also

• w:Help:Infoboxes
• Portable Infoboxes