Usage
The syntax for this template is simple: {{almost retired}} if you want it to display the above, or {{almost retired|date=date (any format is acceptable)}} if you want it to display a date along with the above. You can also provide an explanation or note {{almost retired|explanation (be mindful of using certain restricted characters)}} if you like.
For bot accounts, use {{almost retired|bot=yes}}.
Almost retiring implies that you will be editing very infrequently. If there is a chance that you might eventually return, then it is preferable to announce a {{Wikibreak}}.
Editors should promptly remove this template from their user pages if they resume editing for any reason. If not editing anymore, use {{retired}} in preference.
This template should be placed on a user page only by the concerned user, or at their request.
Examples
{{almost retired|date={{subst:#time:F Y}}|explanation=due to certain personal issues}}
{{almost retired|bgcolor=red|border=dashed 5px darkred|fgcolor=lightcyan|date=[[apple juice]] time}}
{{almost retired|bot=yes}}
TemplateData
TemplateData for Almost retired
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| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bot | 1 | Changes the template text to 'This bot will soon be deactivated on Wikipedia' and the title to 'ALMOST DEACTIVATED' if the owner of the bot inputs 'yes'.
| String | suggested |
| date | 2 | Adds the date/month/year when the user is almost retired as of that date/month/year.
| String | suggested |
| explanation | 3 | Adds an explanation of why the user is almost retired.
| String | optional |
| bgcolor | 4 | Background color for the template in CSS format.
| String | optional |
| fgcolor | 5 | Text color for the template in CSS format.
| String | optional |
| border | 6 | Border for the template in CSS format.
| String | optional |