Help:File captions
Multilingual file captions are part of MediaInfo, an extension for handling structured data for files. A caption contains a short description about a file. Captions are limited to 255 characters in length; captions cannot contain markup (like Wikitext links or HTML) and do not support external links. You can add captions in different languages.
Adding a caption on the File page[edit]
Captions are added by clicking on the pencil icon in the top right corner. This opens up the editing view.
Translations can be done once an initial caption is added. A language is selected, then the text is entered.
Translations can be added in as many languages as MediaWiki supports.
Page history[edit]
Additions of file captions are logged in the page history with an automatic edit summary.
Adding a caption using the Upload Wizard[edit]
Captions can be added during the file upload process using the Upload Wizard. The option to add caption is in step four, "Describe." The difference between a caption and a description is explained.
Translations of the caption can be added at this time as well.
Removing a caption[edit]
Any user can remove a caption. This is done by clicking on the trash can icon to the right of the caption, or "undo" in the page history.
Page history[edit]
Removal of file captions are logged in the page history with an automatic edit summary.
Reverting/Undo[edit]
Caption removal can be reversed using the Undo feature.
