Template:Request edit/proceed/sandbox
![]() | 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
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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
Script error: No such module "Template link general". = {{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.
Script error: No such module "Template link general". = {{request edit/significant}} same function as {{request edit}} – use for more substantial changes.
Script error: No such module "Template link general". = {{request edit/new}} for new editors.
Response options
Script error: No such module "Template link general". = {{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)
Script error: No such module "Template link general". = {{request edit/proceed}} for allowing the COI editor to directly implement the requested edits to article themselves.
Script error: No such module "Template link general". = {{request edit/partial}} for partially completed requests adds the request to Category:Partially implemented requested edits
Script error: No such module "Template link general". = {{request edit/declined}} for declined request; adds the request to Category:Declined requested edits
(Partly) declined parameters
Note: These also work if "P" is used instead of "D"
Script error: No such module "Template link general". for declining promotional content
Script error: No such module "Template link general". for declining content not properly sourced
Script error: No such module "Template link general". for articles with obvious omissions that need balance
Script error: No such module "Template link general". when changes ask to remove sourced content
Script error: No such module "Template link general". to request the editor attempt to discuss with involved editors first
Script error: No such module "Template link general". for allowing the COI editor to directly implement the requested edits to article themselves.
Script error: No such module "Template link general". for requests that are not specific enough
Script error: No such module "Template link general". for requests that aren't an improvement
Script error: No such module "Template link general". this issue has been discussed and no clear consensus was reached
Script error: No such module "Template link general". you can add your own reason for declining
Please see the list of requested edits at the Script error: No such module "Section link". page to see how you can help!
See also
| The above documentation is transcluded from Template:Request edit/doc. (edit | history) Editors can experiment in this template's sandbox (edit | diff) and testcases (create) pages. Subpages of this template. |
