Template:DYK Prep Set Instructions

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At-a-glance instructions on how to promote a hook to a Prep area
  • Hook must be stated in the article, and cited (sourced) inline at the end of the sentence where stated.
  • Images must be freely licensed/Fair-use images are not permitted. DYK lead hook images are automatically protected on Commons.
  • Select a hook from the nominations page that has passed review.
1) Check to make sure basic review requirements were completed.
2) Try to vary subject matters within each prep area.
3) Quirky hook is the bottom hook.
  • Open the Prep area where you intend to add the hook.
1) For hooks held for specific dates, refer to "Local update times" section above.
a. Completed Prep area number sets will be promoted by an administrator to corresponding Queue number.
2) Copy and paste the hook into a chosen slot.
3) If it's the lead (first) hook, paste the image where indicated at the top of the template.
4) Copy and paste the credit information (the {{DYKmake}} and {{DYKnom}} templates) at the bottom.
5) Save the page.
  • In the DYK nomination template
1) In the upper left hand side, replace the line {{DYKsubpage with {{subst:DYKsubpage
2) In the upper left hand side, replace |passed= with |passed=yes
3) Check in Preview mode - if it was done correctly, everything will be against a pale blue background. There should be no stray characters (like }} ) at the top or bottom.
4) Edit summary should indicate which Prep area you have promoted the hook to.
5) Save.