Template:Source check

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Template parameters[Edit template data]
This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.
Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Checked	`checked`	Is this manually checked? Suggested values `false` `yes` `failed` Default false	String	optional
Need help?	`needhelp`	Is set to a value other than "helped" if help is needed	String	optional

Parameters

checked

Indicates edit was reviewed, and was correct

true
True
TRUE
yes
Yes
YES

Indicates edit was reviewed, and was incorrect

failed
Failed
FAILED

Edit not reviewed

false, or any other value.

needhelp

Indicates help request is, or was, unanswered

Indicates help request is open

foobarbaz

Indicates help request was answered

helped

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