Template:Edit partially-blocked/doc
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How to use
Go to the article's Talk page and click the New section
tab. Add and fill in the following:
{{Edit partially-blocked}}
- Information to be added or removed: ADD TEXT HERE
- Explanation of issue: ADD TEXT HERE
- References supporting change: ADD URL AT LEAST
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In further detail
- Create a
New section
on the talk page, with a subject likeSome proposed changes
- In the large empty text area, type {{Edit partially-blocked}}
- Underneath this, write out your request. For editors looking at your request, the following can be helpful:
- Indicate if information should be added to the article or subtracted from it.
- Explain in clear words what needs to be changed about the article. Add a suggestion for the changes that can be copy-pasted by the editor if you can.
- Provide links to sources which support any claims made.
- Bear in mind that the editor responding to your request might not be familiar with the subject.
- At the end, sign the post using four tildes: ~~~~
- Click on the
Show preview
button and have a look to make sure the request appears the way you want it to - If you wish to make any corrections or additions, you may do so in the edit box below the preview (scroll down to see this box); preview your post as many times as you wish, and when you are satisfied, click on the
Publish changes
button
Request options
{{Edit partially-blocked}}
= for requested edits. Post on the article talk page, in a thread that describes the edit to be made. The template automatically adds the request to Category:Wikipedia requested edits.
Response options
{{Edit partially-blocked|A}}
= for accepted edits that have been implemented (the template also accepts |answered=yes
or |ans=yes
)
{{Edit partially-blocked|G}}
= for when the blocked editor is now able to edit the article directly.
{{Edit partially-blocked|P|[see below]}}
= for partially completed requests.
{{Edit partially-blocked|D|[see below]}}
= for declined requests.
(Partly) declined parameters
Note: These also work if "P" is used instead of "D"
{{Edit partially-blocked|D|ADV}}
for declining promotional content
{{Edit partially-blocked|D|V}}
for declining content not properly sourced
{{Edit partially-blocked|D|O}}
for articles with obvious omissions that need balance
{{Edit partially-blocked|D|R}}
when changes ask to remove sourced content
{{Edit partially-blocked|D|D}}
to request the editor attempt to discuss with involved editors first
{{Edit partially-blocked|D|A}}
for allowing the COI editor to directly implement the requested edits to article themselves.
{{Edit partially-blocked|D|S}}
for requests that are not specific enough
{{Edit partially-blocked|D|T}}
for requests that aren't an improvement
{{Edit partially-blocked|D|C}}
this issue has been discussed and no clear consensus was reached
{{Edit partially-blocked|D|custom rationale}}
you can add your own reason for declining
Please see the list of requested edits at the Template:Request edit/Instructions § Current requested edits page to see how you can help!
See also
- {{Request edit}}
- {{edit template-protected}}
- {{edit semi-protected}}