Template:Request edit/proceed
An impartial editor has reviewed the proposed edit(s) and asked the editor with a conflict of interest to go ahead and make the suggested changes. |
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How to use
Are you here because you have a conflict of interest or are a paid editor? The Edit Request Wizard may be all you need. |
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 ~~~~
In further detail
- Create a
New section
on 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 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
{{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=yes
or|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!