{"id":1012,"date":"2025-08-22T10:33:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T10:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/w1-1.wordpress.ldz.metrol.co\/?page_id=1012"},"modified":"2025-12-15T10:15:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T10:15:29","slug":"hinge-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/faqs\/access-hardware-faqs\/hinge-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Hinge FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1012\" class=\"elementor elementor-1012\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-726c564 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"726c564\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d13d3af elementor-widget elementor-widget-ekit-nav-menu\" data-id=\"d13d3af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementskit-menu-close elementskit-menu-toggler\" type=\"button\">X<\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementskit-menu-overlay elementskit-menu-offcanvas-elements elementskit-menu-toggler ekit-nav-menu--overlay\"><\/div>        <\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-164360be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"164360be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51a23d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51a23d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hinge FAQs<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-214c8129 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"214c8129\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ee8460a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ee8460a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d8b9a14 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d8b9a14\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59c8794 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"59c8794\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:200,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9410\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9410\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which hinge is right for my application? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9410\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2814dd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b2814dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9410\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-020b323 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"020b323\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8e7c58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8e7c58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/screw-on-hinges.html\">Screw on \u2013<\/a> a standard hinge suitable for various applications. These hinges screw on and are the most common type of hinge.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/detent-hinges.html\">Detent \u2013<\/a> allows you to set the hinge at a selected and it hold in place. Requires force to change the hinges angle. Often used for cabinets to prevent them from swinging open.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/friction-hinges.html\">Friction\/torque \u2013<\/a> requires force to set the hinge at any angle, the hinge will then hold in this position. Similar to detent, however, offers more flexibility with the endless angles, suitable for cabinets and more.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/lift-off-hinges.html\">Lift off \u2013<\/a> can easily lift off vertically to dismantle the application. Does not require screws to do this, making it perfect for applications requiring regular maintenance\/removal and reattachment.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/concealed-hinges.html\">Concealed \u2013<\/a> they sit flush inside the door so that they are hidden, perfect for applications requiring a discreet hinge.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/outdoor-hinges.html\">Outdoor external \u2013<\/a> sit on the outside of the application and provide support to its movement, suitable for doors, cabinets, and more.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/weld-on-hinges.html\">Weld on \u2013<\/a> permanently welded onto the metal application, creating a long-lasting functioning solution.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/quick-release-hinges.html\">Quick release \u2013<\/a> can easily detach and reattach laterally with no tools needed. Ideal for applications where regular removal of the door occurs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9411\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9411\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What hinges do Metrol sell? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9411\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ecd0ab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ecd0ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88df078 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88df078\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Metrol sell a wide variety of hinges including:<\/p><p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/screw-on-hinges.html\">Screw on<\/a><br \/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/detent-hinges.html\">Detent<\/a><br \/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/friction-hinges.html\">Friction\/Torque<\/a><br \/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/lift-off-hinges.html\">Lift off<\/a><br \/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/concealed-hinges.html\">Concealed<\/a><br \/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/outdoor-hinges.html\">Outdoor external<\/a><br \/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/weld-on-hinges.html\">Weld on<\/a><br \/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/quick-release-hinges.html\">Quick release\u200b<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9412\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9412\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What hinges are suitable for outdoor use? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9412\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6578479 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6578479\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91bfa97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91bfa97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/hinges\/stainless-steel-hinges.html\">stainless steel 304 and 316<\/a> hinges are best suited for outdoor applications due to their resistance against corrosion. Our acetal plastic hinges are a lightweight, cost-effective alternative to stainless steel and they perform great wet conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9413\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9413\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to install a hinge? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9413\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b866894 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b866894\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd585df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd585df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Find the mounting centres and attach the hinge to the application using screws, no specialist tooling is required.\u200b<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9414\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9414\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the guarantee for hinges? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9414\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1e9fb3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f1e9fb3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63faba9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63faba9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Metrol offers a 1-year guarantee on all hinges and access hardware products.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Support Centre News Event News Products News General News FAQs General FAQs Shipping FAQs Gas Strut FAQs Access Hardware FAQs Lock FAQs Latch FAQs Hinge FAQs Handle FAQs Electronic Lock FAQs Accuride Slide FAQs NitroSprings FAQs Wire Springs FAQs Anti Vibration Mount FAQs Threaded Insert FAQs Downloads Catalogue Downloads Brochures Product Information Certifications Product Services [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":776,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"wp-custom-template-top-search-no-title","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1012","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1012"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1012\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3774,"href":"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1012\/revisions\/3774"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/776"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}