The {{CoverCarousel}} directive renders an interactive cover image gallery without the full fact sheet of an infobox.
Syntax
{{CoverCarousel
CoverImage=file:wired-issue-1-cover |#| AltText=Front cover |#| Caption=Standard newsstand edition
|~|
CoverImage=file:wired-issue-1-variant |#| AltText=Variant cover |#| Caption=Subscriber variant
}}
Structure & Delimiters
|~|(Item Delimiter): Separates each slide in the carousel.|#|(Property Delimiter): Separates properties within a single slide item.
Slide Properties
| Property | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
CoverImage= |
Yes | File article slug (e.g. file:cover-slug). |
AltText= |
No | Screen reader description. Defaults to the file article title. |
Caption= |
No | Caption text reserved for slide descriptions. |
Single vs. Multiple Covers
- Single Cover: Renders cleanly as
<aside class="cover-carousel single">with no carousel arrows or dots. - Multiple Covers: Renders a full interactive slide carousel with previous/next buttons and indicator dots.
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