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[[Template:Delete]] is an [[Help:Admonitions|admonition]] that indicates a page should be deleted. This template makes these pages easier for administrators to find and work through, especially if a reason is provided. | |||
Page deletions should usually be reserved for mistakes, as a deleted page may break links. For pages that have been moved, use a [[Help:Redirects|redirect]]. For pages with obsolete content, try merging the content into other articles and then providing a redirect to an appropriate location. | |||
To use, insert <code><nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki></code> which will display a default message. To include a reason for the request, insert <code><nowiki>{{delete|This page really needs to be deleted.}}</nowiki></code>. | |||
== Examples == | |||
=== Example: Basic delete request === | |||
This example demonstrates a basic request for deletion. | |||
''Code:'' | |||
<pre><nowiki>{{delete|This page is no longer used.}}</nowiki></pre> | |||
''Output'': | |||
{{delete|This page is no longer used.}} | |||
=== Example: Minimal delete request === | |||
This example demonstrates the default request for deletion. | |||
''Code:'' | |||
<pre><nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki></pre> | |||
''Output'': | |||
{{delete}} | |||
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Revision as of 08:07, 28 June 2010
Template:Delete is an admonition that indicates a page should be deleted. This template makes these pages easier for administrators to find and work through, especially if a reason is provided.
Page deletions should usually be reserved for mistakes, as a deleted page may break links. For pages that have been moved, use a redirect. For pages with obsolete content, try merging the content into other articles and then providing a redirect to an appropriate location.
To use, insert {{delete}}
which will display a default message. To include a reason for the request, insert {{delete|This page really needs to be deleted.}}
.
Examples
Example: Basic delete request
This example demonstrates a basic request for deletion.
Code:
{{delete|This page is no longer used.}}
Output:
Example: Minimal delete request
This example demonstrates the default request for deletion.
Code:
{{delete}}
Output: