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How to use
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Go to the article's Talk page and click the New section tab. Add and fill in the following:
{{request edit}}
* Specific text to be added or removed: ADD TEXT HERE
* Reason for the change: ADD TEXT HERE
* References supporting change: ADD URL AT LEAST
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In further detail
- Create a
New sectionon the talk page, with a subject likeSome proposed changes - In the large empty text area, type {{request edit}}
- Underneath this, write out the specific changes you want made to the article. Volunteers are less likely to respond to unclear or open-ended requests.
- At the end, sign the post using four tildes: ~~~~
- Click on the
Show previewbutton 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 changesbutton
Request options
{{request edit}} = {{request edit/request}} 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 the list of edits requested and Category:Wikipedia requested edits.
{{request edit|R}} = {{request edit/significant}} same function as {{request edit}} – use for more substantial changes.
{{request edit|N}} = {{request edit/new}} for new editors.
Response options
{{request edit|A}}= {{request edit/accepted}} for accepted edits that have been implemented; adds the request to Category:Implemented requested edits (the template also accepts|answered=yesor|ans=yes){{request edit|G}}= {{request edit/proceed}} for allowing the COI editor to directly implement the requested edits to article themselves.{{request edit|P|[see below]}}= {{request edit/partial}} for partially completed requests adds the request to Category:Partially implemented requested edits{{request edit|D|[see below]}}= {{request edit/declined}} for declined request; adds the request to Category:Declined requested edits
Additional parameters
When declining a request, either using P or D, an optional second parameter can be given to further explain why the request was declined (for example, {{request edit|P|ADV}} for a partial-block decline for advertising). The additional text values are given below.
ADV- Some or all of the changes may be promotional in tone.
V- Some or all of the changes weren't supported by neutral, independent, reliable sources. Consider re-submitting with content based on media, books and scholarly works.
O- The suggested edits are good, but the reviewer felt omissions in the content may create balance issues.
R- The changes suggested removing content that is well-cited or where sources exist.
D- The reviewer would like to request the editor with a COI attempt to discuss with editors engaged in the subject-area first.
A- The reviewer requests that the COI editor implement the proposed edits directly.
S- The request was not specific enough. You may consider leaving your comments on the Talk page or escalating significant issues to the conflict of interest noticeboard.
T- A reviewer felt that this edit would not improve the article.
C- A consensus could not be reached.
custom rationale- Adds a custom rationale supplied by the editor
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