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Adapted from the generic {{Infobox character}}, this infobox has been designed specifically to address the particular needs of fictional characters from soap operas. The template supports all appropriate parameters of the generic template, so that simply replacing {{Infobox character}} with {{Infobox soap character}} will preserve all information but add functionality.

The infobox includes a collapsible Relationships section, with expanded parameters that only appear if used. The use of the collapsible Relationships portion of the infobox is intended to eliminate the need for bottom-of-the-article relationship lists. These lists have repeatedly been identified as unencyclopedic and detrimental to an article's quality and status by WP 1.0 standards. The collapsing feature allows for the preservation of notable relationship data in an accessible manner while conserving space and not negatively impacting the article.

The template also features the ability to present the Series name in a colored bar below the main image, hidden bars when fields below are empty, standardized image sizing and additional image parameters (for alternate performers in the same role only).

Usage

All parameters are optional, and will not display if empty. The "name" parameter will also default to PAGENAME if the parameter is not used; this is usually preferable to keep infobox heading concise, considering that full names (with multiple married names) are always noted at the beginning of each article.

{{Infobox soap character
| name             = 
| series           = 
| portrayer        = 
| years            = 
| first            = 
| last             = 
| creator          = <!-- Only sourced content -->
| introducer       = <!-- Executive producer at the time -->
| books            = 
| spinoffs         = 
| crossover        = 
| classification   = 
| image1           = <!-- File:FILENAME.jpg  (No linking required) -->
| imagesize1       = <!-- Defaults to 240px -->
| imagealt1        = 
| caption1         = 
| image2           = <!-- For alternate performer only -->
| imagesize2       = <!-- Defaults to 240px -->
| imagealt2        = 
| caption2         = 
| image3           = <!-- For alternate performer only -->
| imagesize3       = <!-- Defaults to 240px -->
| imagealt3        = 
| caption3         =
| alias            = 
| species          = <!-- For non-humans only -->
| breed            = <!-- For non-humans only -->
| occupation       =   
| residence        = <!-- Or "home" -->
| family           = 
| owner            = <!-- For non-humans (pets) only -->
| parents          = <!-- Or "father" and "mother" -->
| adoptiveparents  = <!-- Or "adoptivefather" and "adoptivemother" -->
| stepparents      = <!-- Or "stepfather" and "stepmother" -->
| siblings         = <!-- Or "brothers" and "sisters" -->
| spouse           = <!-- Or "husband" and "wife" -->
| civilpartner     = 
| children         = <!-- Or "sons" and "daughters" -->
| adoptivechildren = <!-- Or "adoptivesons" and "adoptivedaughters" -->
| stepchildren     = <!-- Or "stepsons" and "stepdaughters" -->
| grandchildren    = <!-- Or "grandsons" and "granddaughters" -->
| grandparents     = <!-- Or "grandfathers" and "grandmothers" -->
| aunts/uncles     = <!-- Or "uncles" and "aunts" -->
| nieces/nephews   = <!-- Or "nephews" and "nieces" -->
| cousins          = <!-- First cousins only -->
| relatives        = <!-- For any other relative not listed above who is essential to the understanding of the character -->
}}

Formatting

To conserve space and improve readability, Common names (usually the article name) should be used for links in infoboxes. For example, Sami Brady instead of the piped link Sami Brady|Samantha "Sami" Brady DiMera.

Per WP:NOTBROKEN, proper redirects should be used when available rather than piping links directly; for example, use the redirect Pamela Stuart instead of the direct link List of One Life to Live characters (1980s)#Pamela Stuart|Pamela Stuart.

After formed consensus, all soap infoboxes will use the same color for consistency.

Small text is no longer used in infoboxes, primarily for easier reading by those with eyesight problems.

Per the Manual of Style, most photo captions are sentence fragments and should not end with a period. Only captions in the form of complete sentences require punctuation.

To keep infoboxes uncluttered and easy to read, the MOS also recommends "succinctness" — using no superfluous or needless words — when captioning photos. For the purpose of this infobox, that means:

Nancy Lee Grahn as Alexis Davis

not Nancy Lee Grahn currently portrays Alexis Davis.

Relationship parameters

The Relationships section of this infobox is collapsed by default to conserve space, and is a direct replacement for any and all other relationship lists within an article. These lists have repeatedly been identified as unencyclopedic and detrimental to an article's quality and status by WP 1.0 standards.

Inclusion and notability

Relations need only be noted if the relationship holds some notable significance for the character in question.

Character age is no longer used after formed consensus at WikiProject Television. This includes the previously used fields "age", "born" and "died". The age of fictional characters is fluid and any relevant age information can be described in the article.

Qualifiers and detail

Descriptions and qualifiers within parameter content are largely unnecessary because of the category names displayed in the infobox; for example, noting "father" or "sister" beside a listed name is discouraged because this information is made obvious by the categories "Parents" or "Siblings" and only clutters the box.

When listing children, grandchildren, etc., it is unnecessary to note the parents, etc. that may establish the connection, as in: Junior Jones (son, via Mama Mia).

The "deceased" qualifier should not be used as works of fiction exist in a kind of perpetual present tense.

Only include clarifications essential to understanding the information.

In summary, the infobox is intended as a collection of basic information and a navigational tool, not an abbreviated article. Filling it with endless trivial data defeats this purpose.

Parameter descriptions

Parameter	Explanation
name	Character name for display in header bar; defaults to PAGENAME, which may be preferred to keep header a reasonable size.
series	Applicable series name for display in bar under main image and caption. Do not use a link ( [[ ]] ); name is automatically linked and italicized.
portrayer	Performer name(s), in chronological order with years (not full dates) noted. Closed dates should be separated by an en dash –. Open dates (for actors currently appearing in the show) should end with an em dash —. If from the same century, the second year should use only the last two digits (1996–98). Separate multiple people with line breaks ( <br/> ).
years	Years the character, not the actor, has appeared (not full dates), i.e. "1996–99, 2001". Closed dates should be separated by an en dash –. Open dates (for characters still in the show) should end with an em dash —. If from the same century, the second year should use only the last two digits (1996–98)
first	Day, month, and year of character's first appearance.
last	Day, month, and year of character's last appearance.
creator	Name of the writer who introduced the character. Only include sourced content; this is not necessarily the head writer at the time of introduction.
introducer	Executive Producer who introduced the character. If the character was reintroduced by a different executive producer, more than one name can be listed, with the year they were (re)introduced.
books	Novels that the character has appeared in (if any).
spinoffs	Spin-off series that the character has appeared in (if any).
classification	Can be past, present or future; regular, recurring or guest.
image1	Primary image to illustrate the character; preferably current or most notable portrayer. Do not use a link ( [[ ]] ); image is automatically linked and resized to a standardized 240px. The "File:" designation is required.
caption1	A caption explaining the image, including link to performer.
image2	Additional character image to illustrate an alternate performer in the role; displays at bottom of main box, before collapsible Relationship section. Do not use a link ( [[ ]] ); image is automatically linked and resized to a standardized 210px.
caption2	A caption explaining the secondary image, including link to performer.
image3	Additional character image to illustrate an alternate performer in the role; displays at bottom of main box, before collapsible Relationship section. Do not use a link ( [[ ]] ); image is automatically linked and resized to a standardized 210px.
caption3	A caption explaining the tertiary image, including link to performer.
alias	Any aliases used by the character.
species	To denote a character's non-human species, if applicable. To conserve space, this parameter should only be used for non-humans, which will be extremely rare.
occupation	Character's most notable profession(s). The words "current" and "former" are not used, as works of fiction exist in a kind of perpetual present tense. Instead, durations can be used to clarify, if necessary.
residence	Location where the character lives. If a character is dead, this should be left blank.
family	If there is a Wikipedia article for the main family the character belongs to, add it here.
parents	Names of the character's biological parents. Separate multiple people with line breaks ( <br/> ).
adoptiveparents	Names of the character's adoptive parents. Separate multiple people with line breaks ( <br/> ).
stepparents	Names of the character's stepparents. Separate multiple people with line breaks ( <br/> ).
siblings	Name(s) of the character's sibling(s). Separate multiple people with line breaks ( <br/> ).
spouse	Name(s) of the character's spouse(s). Relations by marriage need only be noted if the relationship holds some notable significance for the characters in question. Durations are listed, any other qualifiers are assumed. Multiple marriages are listed once with additional years in the duration. Separate multiple people with line breaks ( <br/> ).
children	Name(s) of the character's biological child(ren). It is unnecessary to note the parents, etc. that may establish the connection, as in: Junior Jones (son, via Mama Mia). Separate multiple people with line breaks ( <br/> ).
adoptivechildren	Names of the character's adopted children. Separate multiple people with line breaks ( <br/> ).
stepchildren	Names of the character's stepchildren. Separate multiple people with line breaks ( <br/> ).
grandchildren	Name(s) of the character's grandchild(ren). Separate multiple people with line breaks ( <br/> ).
grandparents	Names of the character's grandparents. Separate multiple people with line breaks ( <br/> ).
aunts/uncles	Names of the character's aunts and uncles. Separate multiple people with line breaks ( <br/> ).
nieces/nephews	Names of the character's nieces and nephews. Separate multiple people with line breaks ( <br/> ).
cousins	Names of the character's first cousins. Separate multiple people with line breaks ( <br/> ).
Holdover parameters from {{Infobox character}}: These parameters are supported to prevent data loss when implementing this infobox, but should be replaced by the appropriate new parameters
Old Parameter	Explanation
image	The old image parameter requires a link ([[ ]] ) and allows for divergent sizing; should be moved to new parameter image1, without link.
caption	Caption related to old image parameter; should be moved to new parameter caption1.