Template:Cat ASOF
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Articles in this category contain statements that may become dated originating from {{{1}}}. The statements may need to be updated, removed or edited for perspective. Articles containing older statements are more likely to be dated. This is not a backlog; not all articles in this category will need updating at this point in time.
Use {{As of}} to mark all individual statements that may become dated, this will automatically add them to the appropriate categories. Wherever possible, use {{Update after}} to mark exactly when statements will need updating in addition to using {{As of}}.
[edit] See also
- [[Special:Search/ "as of {{{1}}}"]] for a more complete list.
- Wikipedia:As of for details of dealing with statements that date quickly.
- Wikipedia:Avoid statements that will date quickly for guidelines on using precise language when dealing with information that may date quickly.
- Category:Wikipedia articles in need of updating and the accompanying {{Update after}} template.
[edit] Usage
This template is for creating subcategories of Category:Articles containing potentially dated statements quickly. The subcategories should follow the standard naming convention; "Articles containing potentially dated statements from <Month> <Year>" with the full name for <Month> if used. When creating a new category use one of:
- {{Cat ASOF|year|month}}
- {{Cat ASOF|year}}
where year is the full 4-digit year and month is either the month name or number. For compactness and efficiency use of the month number is preferred. Do not use <Month> for years before 2005. The earliest separately categorised year should be 1990.
[edit] See also
- Wikipedia:As of for details of dealing with statements that date quickly.
- Wikipedia:Avoid statements that will date quickly for guidelines on using precise language when dealing with information that may date quickly.
- Category:Articles containing potentially dated statements and the accompanying {{As of}} template.

