Welcome!
{{helpme}} on your talk page and ask your question there. Please remember to sign your name on talk pages by clicking |
Getting Started
Getting Help
Policies and Guidelines
|
The Community
Things to do
Miscellaneous
|
Happy editing! Peaceray (talk) 05:58, 27 February 2025 (UTC)
Your thread has been archived
![]() |
Hello Froglegseternal! The thread you created at the Teahouse, You can still read the archived discussion. If you have follow-up questions, please .
See also the help page about the archival process.
The archival was done by lowercase sigmabot III, and this notification was delivered by KiranBOT, both automated accounts. You can opt out of future notifications by placing |
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #193 is out: Upcoming NLG meeting, Recent Changes in the software
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we invite you to the next NLG SIG Meeting, that will take place on Tuesday March 18 at 16 UTC, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 16:39, 15 March 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #194 is out: Wikidata-based simple enumerations
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we introduce a discussion about a new kind of enumeration type, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 12:06, 21 March 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #195 is out: It’s about time
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we introduce a discussion about how to support the creation of a type for time that is compatible with Wikidata, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 17:25, 28 March 2025 (UTC)
Pending changes reviewer granted

Hello. Your account has been granted the "pending changes reviewer" userright, allowing you to review other users' edits on pages protected by pending changes. The list of articles awaiting review is located at Special:PendingChanges, while the list of articles that have pending changes protection turned on is located at Special:StablePages.
Being granted reviewer rights neither grants you status nor changes how you can edit articles. If you do not want this user right, you may ask any administrator to remove it for you at any time.
See also:
- Wikipedia:Reviewing pending changes, the guideline on reviewing
- Wikipedia:Reviewing pending changes#Requirements to accept an edit, when to accept an edit
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #196 is out: Quarterly Planning for April–June 2025; We are looking for a Senior Product Manager
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we present our work plan for the upcoming quarter (April-June 2025), we publish a new job opening for joining the team, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that if you have questions or ideas to discuss, the next Volunteers' Corner will be held on April 7, at 17:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 14:22, 6 April 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #197 is out: Quarter in review, and lots of material to watch
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we evaluate our work done for the recently closed quarter (January-March 2025), we present you a number of video and blogpost about us to watch and read, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also we remind you that the next Natural Language Generation Special Interest Group meeting will be held on April 15, at 16:00 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 11:20, 11 April 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #198 is out: Wikifunctions integrated in Dagbani - and Wikifunctions; and the date of Easter
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we announce that this week we switched on the ability to call Wikifunctions functions from within Dagbani Wikipedia (our first wiki to do so!), we discuss the functions related to calculating the dates of Easter, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 14:28, 17 April 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #199 is out: Welcome, Gregory!
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we present a new member of the team, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that if you have questions or ideas to discuss, the next Volunteers' Corner will be held on May 5, at 17:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 13:16, 28 April 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #200 is out: Abstract Wikipedia is a MacArthur 100&Change finalist
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we announce that we reached the final stage of a grant competition, we introduce our next big conversation about where the content of Abstract Wikipedia will be located, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that if you have questions or ideas to discuss, the next Volunteers' Corner will be held on May 5, at 17:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 10:57, 1 May 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #201 is out: Abstract Wikipedia and the Wikimedia AI Strategy
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we discuss how Abstract Wikipedia ties in with the newly announced WMF's strategy for AI, we talk about the Wikimedia Hackathon and our community meetings, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 10:27, 10 May 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #202 is out: Location of Abstract Content
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we invite you to a consultation about where should the content of Abstract Wikipedia be stored, we invite you to our next online presentation, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 10:56, 16 May 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #203 is out: Ongoing consultation about the Location for Abstract Content
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we invite you again to a consultation about where should the content of Abstract Wikipedia be stored, we present some updates about existing and new types, we remind you of our next online presentation, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 13:54, 23 May 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #204 is out: Rolling out to five Wiktionaries; Calculating with today's date
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we talk about our latest deployment on five Wiktionaries, we showcase a couple of functions about dates, we remind you of ongoing discussions and upcoming presentations, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that if you have questions or ideas to discuss, the next Volunteers' Corner will be held on June 2, at 17:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 14:38, 29 May 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #205 is out: Where will Abstract Content go?
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we give you some updates on the discussion about where to store abstract content, we present you the recordings of our latest presentations and meetings, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 13:38, 9 June 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #206 is out: Closing the consultation about the location of Abstract Content
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we announce the closing of the discussion about where to store abstract content, we remind you about our current discussions about types and our next NLG SIG meeting, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 12:56, 16 June 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #207 is out: Quarterly Planning for July–September 2025
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we outline our priorities for the next quarter (July–September 2025), we give you some updates related to our new types, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 12:38, 23 June 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #208 is out: How many people are needed to write an encyclopedia?
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we share a short essay from Denny about writing an encyclopedia, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 15:38, 28 June 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #209 is out: Coverage of 1298
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we share a short essay from Denny about how Wikipedias cover articles about years, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that if you have questions or ideas to discuss, the next Volunteers' Corner will be held on July 7, at 17:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 14:39, 4 July 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #210 is out: Length limits on labels and descriptions
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we introduce a measure to limit length of labels and descriptions, we show a video illustrating our work on front-end components, we share some news on new Types, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also we remind you that the next Natural Language Generation Special Interest Group meeting will be held on July 15, at 16:00 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 09:46, 11 July 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #211 is out: Wikidata-based enumerations are here
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we introduce a new kind of Type (Wikidata-based enumerations), we remind you of our current sprint in fixing labels and descriptions that are too long, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 12:16, 19 July 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #212 is out: “Wikipedia is an encyclopedia”; Two years of Wikifunctions
There is the second anniversary update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we introduce our work on functions that generate sentences and fragments in several languages, we celebrate our second anniversary, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 16:33, 26 July 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #215 is out: Accessing Wikidata items now possible from embedded function calls; Wikifunctions available on 65 Wikitionaries
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we announce that it is now possible to access Wikidata items from embedded function calls, we also inform that Wikifunctions is now available on 60 more Wiktionaries, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 14:57, 29 August 2025 (UTC)
Next Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Volunteers’ Corner is tomorrow!
We remind you that our next Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Volunteers’ Corner will be tomorrow, September 8, at 17:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Unless you have many questions, we will follow our usual agenda, giving updates on the upcoming plans and recent activities, having plenty of time and space for your questions, and building a Function together.
See you at the Corner! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 13:39, 7 September 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #216 is out: Copying function calls from one Wikipedia to another
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we announce that it is now possible to use natural languages as a default value in embedded function calls, we discuss the latest news in Types, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 16:04, 8 September 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #217 is out: More than 3,000 functions on Wikifunctions
There is a new update for Wikifunctions and Abstract Wikipedia. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we celebrate reaching the milestone of 3,000 functions on Wikifunctions, we discuss our upcoming commitments in outreach, we share with you our latest blogpost, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 18:21, 12 September 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #218 is out: Wikifunctions available on 123 Wiktionary languages
There is a new update for Wikifunctions and Abstract Wikipedia. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we update you on the recent Wikifunctions deployment on Wiktionaries, we introduce our new page for requesting cleanups, we update you on what's new on Types, we remind you of the upcoming meetings, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also we remind you that the next Natural Language Generation Special Interest Group meeting will be held on September 23, at 16:00 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 15:26, 20 September 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #219 is out: Accessing qualifiers in Wikidata statements
There is a new update for Wikifunctions and Abstract Wikipedia. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we introduce the possibility of calling also qualifiers from Wikidata, we update you on the recent deployments of Wikifunctions and on the Wikifunctions presentations at Wikimedia events, we give you the recent updates on Types, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 17:46, 26 September 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #220 is out: Rich text now available in embedded function calls on 148 Wiktionaries and Incubator
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we update you on the latest functions and types you can create, we announce that functions are now available to call on 152 projects, we talk about our presentations at Wikimedia meetings, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that if you have questions or ideas to discuss, the next Volunteers' Corner will be held on October 6, at 17:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 08:55, 4 October 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #221 is out: Decision on location for abstract content and Quarterly Planning for October–December
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we introduce our naming contest for Abstract Wikipedia, we discuss our plans and work for the upcoming quarter (October-December 2025), we report on the next events we'll be part of, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 17:47, 9 October 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #222 is out: Kicking Off the Naming Contest for Abstract Wikipedia; Visualizing functions
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we kickstart our naming contest for Abstract Wikipedia, we present a beautiful representation of functions by a community member, we report on the next events we'll be part of, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 17:04, 15 October 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #223 is out: Welcome Zaree and Laura! Naming contest round 1 kicked off
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we welcome two new additions to the team, we update you on our naming contest for Abstract Wikipedia, we report on the next events we'll be part of, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 21:10, 23 October 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #224 is out: Round 1 of “abstract content wiki” naming vote ending Monday; An example of short descriptions
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we update you on our naming contest for Abstract Wikipedia, we announce our first experimentation with short descriptions on Wikidata, we talk about our presentations at the upcoming WikidataCon 2025, and we take a look at the latest Type and software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that if you have questions or ideas to discuss, the next Volunteers' Corner will be held on November 3, at 18:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 13:48, 30 October 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #225 is out: First round of voting for naming the wiki for abstract content closed; Calling for Wiktionary functions; Embedded Wikifunctions on Bengali Wikipedia and seven more Wiktionaries
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we update you on the closing of the first phase of the naming contest for Abstract Wikipedia, we introduce a possible implementation of Wikifunctions for Wiktionaries, we talk about our latest outreach events, and we take a look at the latest Type and software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 14:06, 6 November 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #226 is out: Getting ready for second round of voting for naming the wiki with abstract content; Rewriting the backend: Why Rust?
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we summarise current discussion regarding the naming contest for Abstract Wikipedia, we discuss how we are rewriting the backend, we ask for help in substituting a function, we suggest you the recordings of Wikifunctions-related sessions at the WikidataCon 2025, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also we remind you that the next Natural Language Generation Special Interest Group meeting will be held on November 18, at 16:00 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 14:42, 13 November 2025 (UTC)
ArbCom 2025 Elections voter message
Hello! Voting in the 2025 Arbitration Committee elections is now open until 23:59 (UTC) on Monday, 1 December 2025. All eligible users are allowed to vote. Users with alternate accounts may only vote once.
The Arbitration Committee is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the Wikipedia arbitration process. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose site bans, topic bans, editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The arbitration policy describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.
If you wish to participate in the 2025 election, please review the candidates and submit your choices on the voting page. If you no longer wish to receive these messages, you may add {{NoACEMM}} to your user talk page. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 00:51, 18 November 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #227 is out: Second round of voting for naming the wiki with language-independent content; Sharing function calls
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we announce the start of the second phase of the naming contest for Abstract Wikipedia, we share the results of the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change contest, we share the recording of the last NLG SIG meeting, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 10:11, 21 November 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #228 is out: Vote on the new wiki name! Finishing each other’s sentences
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we update you on our naming contest for Abstract Wikipedia, we discuss our progress on sentence creation with functions, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that if you have questions or ideas to discuss, the next Volunteers' Corner will be held on December 1, at 18:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 11:38, 27 November 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #229 is out: And the name is Abstract Wikipedia
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we share the final results of the naming contest for Abstract Wikipedia, we share two demos about new Wikifunctions features, we talk about Wikidata components in Wikifunctions, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 11:02, 4 December 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #230 is out: How to write better error messages
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we share an essay on how to write better error messages, on improving which we focused in the last months.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 12:01, 12 December 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #231 is out: We wish you a happy new Gregorian year!
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we showcase some templates using Wikifunctions functions on several projects, and we wrap up work for this Gregorian year, wishing you happy holidays.
The updates will resume in the week of January 14, so if you feel like you want more, you can always read the previous updates in our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 16:01, 18 December 2025 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #232 is out: 25 years of Wikipedia
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In the first issue of 2026, we celebrate our incredible milestone of 25 years of Wikipedia and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 10:04, 16 January 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #233 is out: Quarterly plan for January–March 2026
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we share our work plans for the quarter that goes from January to March 2026, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 12:00, 22 January 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #234 is out: Integrating Abstract Wikipedia
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we share our ideas about the integration of Abstract Wikipedia with the existing Wikimedia projects, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 09:51, 30 January 2026 (UTC)
Next Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Volunteers' Corner will be on February 9
Hi, we remind you that, if you have questions or ideas to discuss about Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia, you can participate to the next Volunteers' Corner, that will be held on February 9, at 18:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
We hope to see you there! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 06:23, 6 February 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #235 is out: Finishing each other sentences: Starting things; Offsite in Istanbul
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we share the results of our recent team offsite (meeting in person) in Istanbul, Türkiye, especially on creating sentence fragments in several languages.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 16:31, 13 February 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #236 is out: A sneak preview of Abstract Wikipedia
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we share a sneak preview of how Abstract Wikipedia will look like and work, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 13:14, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #237 is out: Graceful overrides and fallbacks
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we discuss different patterns in articles about years on different Wikipedias, we present the video of the Wikifunctions presentation by Nicolas Vigneron at the last Celtic Knot, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that if you have questions or ideas to discuss, the next Volunteers' Corner will be held on March 2, at 18:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 11:18, 27 February 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #238 is out: Citations and Copy and Paste
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we introduce the possibility of creating a function that deals with references and a Wikifunctions internal clipboard, where you can temporarily store any piece of code in order to paste it somewhere else, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 17:28, 6 March 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #239 is out: A new composition language
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we talk about the revamp of the composition language on Wikifunctions, with its potential for further improvements.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 16:18, 12 March 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #240 is out: Abstract Wikipedia is now in Beta
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we celebrate the launch of the preliminary Beta version of Abstract Wikipedia, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 18:23, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #241 is out: First few days of Abstract Wikipedia Beta; Status of Composition Language v2
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we discuss the first early edits on Abstract Wikipedia, we share the status of Composition Language v2, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 16:48, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #242 is out: Request for Discussion: Syntactic tables
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we introduce a proposal for Natural Language Generation, we introduce a page for function suggestions from Abstract Wikipedia, we inform you that there will be a presentation about Abstract Wikipedia at WikiCon Australia, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that if you have questions or ideas to discuss, the next Volunteers' Corner will be held on April 13, at 17:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 13:37, 3 April 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #243 is out: Community proposals for capturing meaning
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we report on three community proposals on syntactic approaches, we introduce a new Type (Complex numbers), we report on current hiccups on Abstract Wikipedia, we share more information about a presentation about Abstract Wikipedia at WikiCon Australia, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that if you have questions or ideas to discuss, the next Volunteers' Corner will be held on April 13, at 17:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 15:35, 10 April 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #244 is out: Milestones; Some major issues hopefully resolved
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we celebrate 4000 functions on Wikifunctions and 1000 abstract articles on Abstract Wikipedia, we announce that we should have fixed some major issues with the websites, we inform you on our latest outreach activities, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 10:22, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #245 is out: The Foundation's search for the perfect language
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we present an academic paper about Abstract Wikipedia, we discuss our latest Type created, and we take a look at the newest created functions.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 09:54, 25 April 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #246 is out: Request for input: what should we count for Abstract Wikipedia
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we ask you what would be the relevant metrics for Abstract Wikipedia, we discuss our latest news on Composition Language v2, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 12:21, 2 May 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #247 is out: References from Wikidata now available
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we announce that is now possible to pass references in Wikidata statements, we introduce the Abstract Data dashboard, we report you on the presentation about Abstract Wikipedia at WikiCon Australia, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that if you have questions or ideas to discuss, the next Volunteers' Corner will be held on May 11, at 17:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 11:16, 8 May 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #248 is out: A higher meaning
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we discuss functions creating language fragments, we present our latest news in Types, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 14:36, 15 May 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #249 is out: Annual plan 2026-2027
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we present you the current draft of objectives for Wikifunctions and Abstract Wikipedia in the WMF Annual Plan 2026-2027, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 09:48, 25 May 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #250 is out: Looking back and forward
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we present you a recollection of our work so far, now that we celebrate our 250th newsletter, we share with you a summary of our latest outreach activities, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 10:04, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #251 is out: The illustrated encyclopaedia
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we introduce our first function to import images on Abstract Wikipedia, we present our Functions of the Week, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that if you have questions or ideas to discuss, the next Volunteers' Corner will be held on June 8, at 17:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 14:14, 5 June 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #252 is out: Improved loading and display of Test results
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we present you an improvement in loading and display of Test results, we talk about our next events, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that Denny will lead a discussion on the new NLG types in the next Natural Language Generation Special Interest Group meeting, that will be held on June 16, at 16:00 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 15:29, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #253 is out: The or not the, this is (the?) question
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we present you a delicate question regarding grammatical framework, we talk about our next events and about the results of our latest online meetings, we discuss news about Types, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 12:34, 19 June 2026 (UTC)
Wikifunctions & Abstract Wikipedia Newsletter #254: Working on Functions, together
There is a new update for Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions. Please, come and read it!
In this issue, we report on new collaborative patterns emerging in our community, we discuss news in Types, we share some events that relate to Wikifunctions and Abstract Wikipedia at Wikimania 2026, and we take a look at the latest software developments.
Want to catch up with the previous updates? Check our archive!
Also, we remind you that if you have questions or ideas to discuss, the next Volunteers' Corner will be held on July 6, at 17:30 UTC (link to the meeting).
Enjoy the reading! -- User:Sannita (WMF) (talk) 09:58, 27 June 2026 (UTC)
