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:
This page is no longer used.
Example: Minimal delete request
This example demonstrates the default request for deletion.
Code:
{{delete}}
Output:
Default messages
This template has built-in messages for some common scenarios.
Sandbox
This message is used for pages that appear to have been used to test out the wiki.
Code:
{{delete|sandbox}}
Output:
This page does not appear to have useful content. If you're looking to experiment with the wiki, please use your user page as a sandbox.
Mystery
This message is used for a page that does not appear to have a relevant purpose. It may actually have been a sandbox, but there's not enough context to determine if that's the case.
Code:
{{delete|mystery}}
Output:
This page does not appear to have useful content. If you're looking to experiment with the wiki, please use your user page as a sandbox.