NextPrevLinks

NextPrevLinks is a navigation feature used on MediaWiki-based wikis to provide links to the adjacent pages in a defined sequence. It is commonly employed for serialized works, multi-part articles, tutorials, or other items that appear in a particular order, helping readers move to the next or previous item without leaving the sequence.

The template or mechanism behind NextPrevLinks determines the page’s place in a defined series by examining page metadata, categories, or configured sequence data. If a next or previous item exists within that sequence, the corresponding link is displayed; if not, that link may be omitted or disabled depending on the wiki’s configuration. Some implementations also support optional links to the first or last pages in the series or to an index page.

Configuration and usage vary by wiki, but the core idea is to centralize navigation in a single, reusable block. Administrators can customize which links appear, how they are labeled, and how the sequence is determined, such as through a series tag, a specified order, or a linked index. This flexibility allows NextPrevLinks to be adapted to different storytelling, documentation, or instructional formats while maintaining a consistent user experience.

In practice, NextPrevLinks is typically invoked by including a template or a small navigation block on each page of a sequence, often placed near the bottom of the page. The exact syntax and available options depend on the wiki’s setup and the version of the template being used.