Before attempting to delete any articles, categories, etc., read Wikipedia:Deletion policy, and the specific instructions for the type of page you want to delete.
See AfD in 3 steps for instructions on how to delete an article.
This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedia's deletion policy.Please share your thoughts on the matter at this article's entry on the Articles for deletion page.Feel free to edit the article, However, this article must not be blanked, and this notice must not be removed, until the discussion is closed. For more information, particularly on merging or moving the article during the discussion, read the Guide to deletion.%5B%5BWikipedia%3AArticles+for+deletion%2FTemplate+index%2FDeletion%5D%5DAFD
Steps to list an article for deletion:
((subst:afd))
Preloaded debate OR ((subst:afd2|pg=Template index/Deletion|cat=|text=)) ~~~~ (categories)
((subst:afd3|pg=Template index/Deletion)) (add to top of list)
Please consider notifying the author(s) by placing ((subst:adw|Template index/Deletion)) ~~~~ on their talk page(s).
Unregistered users placing this tag on an article cannot complete the deletion nomination and should leave detailed reasons for deletion on Wikipedia talk:Template index/Deletion. If the nomination is not completed and no message is left on the talkpage, this tag may be removed.
This does not mean that any of the pages in the category will be deleted. They may, however, be recategorized.
Please share your thoughts on the matter at this category's entry on the Categories for discussion page.
Please do not empty the category or remove this notice while the discussion is in progress. add entry: ((subst:cfd2|Template index/Deletion|text=Your reason(s) for the proposed deletion. ~~~~))
Administrators: If this category is empty, and all incoming links have been cleaned up, click here to delete.%5B%5BWikipedia%3ACategories+for+discussion%2FLog%2F2024+February+28%23Wikipedia%3ATemplate+index%2FDeletion%5D%5D
The purpose of this file is currently being discussed in accordance with Wikipedia's image use policy. The outcome of the discussion may result in the file's usage or license being changed, or possibly its deletion.
Feel free to edit the file description page, but the page must not be blanked and this notice must not be removed until the discussion is closed.
How to list a file for discussion: 1. Add ((ffd|log=2024 February 28)) to the file description page. 2. Add ((subst:Ffd2|1=Template index/Deletion|uploader= |reason= )) ~~~~ to add a line to today's FfD. 3. Add ((ffdc|1=Template index/Deletion|log=2024 February 28)) in the caption on each page in the file links. 4. Please consider notifying the uploader by placing ((subst:ffd notice|1=Template index/Deletion)) on their talk page(s).
You are welcome to edit this page, but please do not blank, merge, or move it, or remove this notice, while the discussion is in progress. For more information, see the Guide to Deletion.%5B%5BWikipedia%3AMiscellany+for+deletion%2FWikipedia%3ATemplate+index%2FDeletion%5D%5DMFD
Maintenance use only: Place either ((mfd)) or ((mfdx|2nd)) on the page nominated for deletion. Then subst ((subst:mfd2|pg=Wikipedia:Template index/Deletion|text=...)) to create the discussion subpage. Finally, subst ((subst:mfd3|pg=Wikipedia:Template index/Deletion)) into the MfD log. Please consider notifying the author(s) by placing ((subst:MFDWarning|Wikipedia:Template index/Deletion)) ~~~~ on their talk page(s).
The purpose of this redirect is currently being discussed by the Wikipedia community. The outcome of the discussion may result in a change of this page, or possibly its deletion in accordance with Wikipedia's deletion policy. Please share your thoughts on the matter at this redirect's entry on the Redirects for discussion page. Click on the link below to go to the current destination page. Please notify the good-faith creator and any main contributors of the redirect by placing ((subst:Rfd notice|%s)) ~~~~ on their talk page.
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Articlename is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.
The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Articlename until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article until the discussion has finished.
Add this message to the talk page of the editor who created this article to alert him/her to an AfD discussion you have begun. Should be used with subst.
You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the ((dated prod)) notice, but please explain why in your edit summary or on [[Talk:(({1))}|the article's talk page]].
Add this message to the talk page of the editor who first created this article to notify him/her that you have nominated the article for deletion. Should be used with subst.
If you came here because someone asked you to, or you read a message on another website, please note that this is not a majority vote, but instead a discussion among Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia has policies and guidelines regarding the encyclopedia's content, and consensus (agreement) is gauged based on the merits of the arguments, not by counting votes.
However, you are invited to participate and your opinion is welcome. Remember to assume good faith on the part of others and to sign your posts on this page by adding ~~~~ at the end.
For use when deletion discussions attract the attention of new or potentially canvassed users who may be unfamiliar with the purpose and procedures for deletion.
It is requested that the deleted page history of [[:]] be [[Special:Undelete/(({1))}|restored]] and merged into the history of this page. This action must be performed by an administrator (compare pages).
Consider placing ((subst:Uw-c&pmove|(({1))}|to=Wikipedia:Template index/Deletion)) ~~~~ on the talk page of the editor who performed the cut-and-paste move.
Note to deleting admin: This title is unsuitable for Wikipedia or this page has been created repeatedly under this or other names, and if it is deleted, you might also consider protecting it from creation.
Placed when there is a consensus that an article should not be recreated without prior discussion.
