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Latest revision as of 09:44, 31 October 2026
This index documents local templates. Follow this wiki's local policies and guidance when using the examples.
- For general help on tagging pages, see Project:Responsible tagging.
 | This is an information page. It is not a local policy or guideline; rather, its purpose is to explain certain aspects of this wiki's norms, customs, technicalities, or practices. It may reflect varying levels of consensus. |
 | This page in a nutshell: Add template messages to inform readers and editors of specific problems with articles or sections, but do not use them as a badge of shame. |
Template messages (maintenance tags, cleanup tags, cleanup messages) may be added to articles needing cleanup. Their purposes are to foster improvement of the encyclopedia by alerting editors to changes that need to be made. Cleanup tags are meant to be temporary notices that lead to an effort to fix the problem, not a permanent badge of shame to show that you disagree with an article, or a method of warning readers about an article.
Unless otherwise noted, cleanup messages should be placed at the top of the page, before other templates, images, or infoboxes, but after hatnotes (see Project:Template index/General § Placement). Cleanup messages should be placed directly on the article or file, not on its talk page. Certain tags can be placed at the beginning of an individual section, and others can be placed within the text itself (inline).
Add a date parameter yourself with |date=October 2026.
What to remember
Before you tag an article, please remember the following:
- Don't tag an article if you can easily and confidently fix the problem.
- The goal is an improved article, not a tagged article.
- Do some research to attempt to solve the problem before tagging.
- Don't put the burden of doing so on another editor if you are capable of fixing the problem yourself with a simple search or consulting a reference work.
- Don't perform "drive-by" tagging.
- Tags must be accompanied by either a comment on the article's talk page explaining the problem and beginning a discussion on how to fix it or, for simpler and more obvious problems, a remark using the reason parameter (available in all templates, regardless of whether it appears in the documentation) as shown below. At the very least, tagging editors must be willing to follow through with substantive discussion.
- Don't perform "drive-by" de-tagging.
- Likewise, please provide a similar rationale for removing a template, unless your preceding edits have clearly fixed the announced problem. See also when not to remove a template.
- Don't insert tags that are similar or redundant.
- For example, most articles that read like essays have an inappropriate tone, and in fact they end up being automatically grouped in the same category, so it is unnecessary to tag with both {{tone}} and {{essay-like}}.
- If an article has many problems, tag only the highest priority issues.
- A lengthy list is often less helpful than a shorter one.
- If multiple tags are necessary, consider using the {{multiple issues}} template.
- This will help to avoid cluttering the article with tags and eclipsing the article's content.
- Don't add tags for trivial or minor problems, especially if an article needs a lot of work.
- For example, there is little point in noting grammatical problems for a section that needs to be completely re-written to comply with content policies. Focus on the biggest one, two, or three problems.
Does the article meet inclusion requirements?
Before placing templates on a page it is worthwhile to cast a critical eye over the page to determine whether indeed it should be included in Elite Dangerous Wiki. Some articles can be tagged for speedy deletion or nominated for a deletion discussion at Articles for deletion.
Best practices
In obscure or unpopular articles
On pages that have received little attention from editors or readers, cleanup templates can be used as a way to call attention to problems that need to be addressed by editors. Editors who want to help address these problems should look through the various cleanup categories such as maintenance and articles with content issues and try to address the problems so that the templates can be removed. Editors who frequently tag articles should also address the backlogs.
In heavily monitored articles
On pages that are being edited by a number of users, cleanup templates are used to inform readers and editors of ongoing discussions and attempts to fix the problems on the page. Such templates can be used to attract uninvolved users to discussions and cleanup efforts, and they can also serve as a warning to casual readers that the article may have problems and be subject to noticeable changes. In general, an editor who places a template message to indicate a problem like this should explain their rationale fully on the talk page of the article. If the consensus of the other editors is that there is a problem or an editorial dispute that deserves such a clean-up template, then the editors should work to fix the problem as quickly and cleanly as possible so the template message can be removed. If the consensus is that there is no problem, then the message can be removed immediately. For heavily monitored articles, please do not add or remove template messages of this sort without using the talk page.
Use in sections
Many of these cleanup tags require you to place |article as the first parameter when you use the tag at the top of an article. When you want the template to refer to just one section, however, you replace |article with |section (where the | is a pipe key | found on most keyboards as a shift-backslash ⇧ Shift+\. See the specific template below to determine if such "section use" is supported and appropriate.
Overarching copyright issues
Templates in this section identify possible licensing problems. Check the licence and attribution requirements for the specific material before applying a notice.
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| {{close paraphrasing}} category |
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| {{Copying within Wikipedia}} category |
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| {{copypaste}} category |
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| {{non-free}} category |
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| {{unattributed translation}} category |
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Combined message boxes
Do not use this as the only message box on the article or section; it should be used with at least two other message boxes sandwiched inside it.
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Cleanup
Use one of these general tags when none of the more specific tags fits.
General
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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| {{cleanup}} category |
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| {{cleanup AfD}} category |
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| {{cleanup MOS}} category |
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| {{cleanup rewrite}} category |
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Following a merge or split
| {{cleanup merge}} |
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| {{cleanup split}} |
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Copy editing
Some articles just need someone with a good grasp of editing technique to give them a once-over.
| {{copy edit}} category |
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Inline with article text
| {{copy edit inline}} category |
[needs copy edit]
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| {{verify spelling}} category |
[spelling?] |
Specific subjects
These templates are all "general cleanup" templates, but tie into a specific subject matter or WikiProjects.
Semi-general
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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| {{cleanup biography}} category |
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| {{cleanup higher education}} category |
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| {{cleanup school}} category |
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| {{game guide}} category |
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| {{localist}} category |
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Imported from elsewhere
| {{CIA World Factbook only}} category |
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| {{cleanup Congress bio}} category |
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Based on external content
| {{Update-EB}} category |
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Plot summaries
| {{all plot}} category |
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| {{long plot}} category |
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| {{improve plot}} category |
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| {{no plot}} category |
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Fiction
| {{fiction}} category |
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| {{fiction trivia}} category |
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| {{in-universe}} category |
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| {{in popular culture}} category |
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Other
| {{cleanup taxon}} |
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| {{cleanup TLS}} |
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| {{further reading cleanup}} category |
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| {{kayfabe}} category |
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| {{USRD-wrongdir}} category |
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Inline with article text
| {{needs IPA}} category |
[needs IPA] |
Style of writing
Overall article or section
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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| {{cleanup press release}} category |
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| {{debate}} category |
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| {{dictionary definition}} category |
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| {{directory}} category |
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| {{essay-like}} category |
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| {{obituary}} category |
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| {{research paper}} category |
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| {{resume-like}} category |
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| {{review}} category |
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| {{science review}} category |
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| {{story}} category |
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| {{term paper}} category |
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| {{textbook}} category |
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| {{travel guide}} category |
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Specific content
| {{abbreviations}} category |
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| {{academic booster}} category |
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| {{anachronism}} category |
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| {{buzzword}} category |
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| {{colloquial}} |
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| {{how-to}} category |
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| {{neologism}} category |
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| {{peacock}} category |
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| {{pro and con list}} category |
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| {{schedule}} |
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| {{self-reference cleanup}} |
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| {{weasel}} category |
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Grammar
| {{cleanup tense}} category |
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| {{inappropriate person}} category |
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| {{you}} category |
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Neutrality, readability, and tone
| {{fan POV}} category |
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| {{technical}} category |
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| {{tone}} category |
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Inline with article text
| {{peacock inline}} category |
[peacock prose]
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| {{weasel inline}} category |
[weasel words] |
Structure, formatting, and sections
Organisation
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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| {{cleanup reorganize}} category |
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| {{sections}} category |
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| {{too many sections}} category |
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| {{trivia}} category |
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Naming
| {{rename section}} category |
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| {{television incorrect naming style}} category |
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Lead section
| {{lead extra info}} category |
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| {{lead missing}} category |
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| {{lead rewrite}} category |
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| {{lead too long}} category |
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| {{lead too short}} category |
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Length
| {{summarize section}} category |
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| {{very long}} category |
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Duplication
| {{duplication}} category |
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| {{overview section}} category |
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Summarisation
| {{bad summary}} category |
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| {{summarize}} category |
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| {{summary style}} category |
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Colour
| {{cleanup colors}} category |
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| {{dark mode problems}} category |
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| {{overcoloured}} category |
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Potentially unwanted content
Message boxes
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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| {{AI-generated}} category |
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| {{AI-generated section}} |
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| {{link spam}} category |
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Inline with article text
| {{spam link}} category |
[spam link?] |
Context, statistics, and detail
Excessive content
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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| {{excessive citations}} category |
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| {{excessive examples}} category |
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| {{game trivia}} category |
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| {{overly detailed}} category |
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| {{over-quotation}} category |
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| {{too many charts}} category |
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| {{too many see alsos}} category |
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Over-focus
| {{almanac}} category |
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| {{generalize}} category |
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| {{human-centric}} category |
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| {{specific}} category |
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Context
| {{cleanup book}} category |
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| {{context}} category |
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| {{cleanup film}} category |
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| {{time-context}} category |
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Off-topic
Articles occasionally contain content which is otherwise valid, but appears unrelated to the nominal topic of the article.
| {{off topic}} category |
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Expand and add
Missing content
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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| {{cleanup ICHD}} category |
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| {{empty section}} category |
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| {{cleanup road junction list}} category |
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| {{kmposts}} category |
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| {{lacking ISBN}} category |
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| {{lacking overview}} category |
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| {{metricate}} category |
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| {{mileposts}} category |
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| {{missing information}} |
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Expansion
| {{AthAbbr needed}} category |
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| {{cleanup lang}} category |
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| {{expand language}} category |
{{Expand Italian|date=October 2026}} | ||
| {{expand section}} category |
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| {{formula missing descriptions}} category |
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| {{legend needed section}} category |
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| {{no alt text}} category |
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Expert needed
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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| {{expert needed}} category |
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Time-sensitive
Message boxes
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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| {{time-context}} category |
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| {{update}} category |
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{{update|inaccurate=y}}category |
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Inline with article text
| {{as of}} category |
As of {{{1}}}[update]
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| {{clarify timeframe}} category |
[timeframe?]
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| {{update after}} category |
[needs update]
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| {{update inline}} category |
[needs update]
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Major edits
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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| {{in use}} category |
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| {{recently revised}} category |
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| {{under construction}} category |
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| {{recent death}} category |
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Contradiction and confusion
Note: Templates relevant for when articles are confusing or hard to understand due specifically to translation issues can be found at Project:Template index/Translation.
Message boxes
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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| {{confusing}} category |
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| {{contradicts other}} category |
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| {{contradicts others}} category |
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| {{misleading}} category |
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| {{self-contradictory}} category |
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| {{unclear date}} category |
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| {{unfocused}} category |
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Inline with article text
| {{contradictory inline}} category |
[contradictory]
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| {{expand acronym}} |
[expand acronym]
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| {{inconsistent}} category |
[inconsistent]
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| {{vague}} category |
[vague]
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Importance, relevance, and notability
Message boxes
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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| {{content}} category |
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| {{importance section}} |
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| {{notability}} category |
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Inline with article text
| {{importance inline}} |
[importance?]
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Accuracy, weighting, and neutrality
Truthfulness and factual accuracy
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| {{dispute about}} category |
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| {{disputed}} category |
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| {{disputed chem}} category |
 This chemical structure or diagram's factual accuracy is disputed. {{{1}}}. Please discuss the issue on this diagram's talk page.See also: diagram style guidance. Usage: {{Disputed chem|why}} – All: Category:Disputed chemical diagrams | |||
| {{disputed map}} category |
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| {{disputed section}} category |
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| {{hoax}} category |
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| {{speculation}} category |
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Focus and weighting
| {{coatrack}} category |
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| {{cleanup weighted}} category |
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| {{fringe theories}} category |
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| {{geographical imbalance}} category |
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| {{globalize}} category |
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| {{recentism}} category |
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| {{too few opinions}} category |
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| {{unbalanced}} category |
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| {{undue weight}} category |
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Neutrality
| {{autobiography}} category |
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| {{cherry-picked}} category |
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| {{COI}} category |
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| {{criticism section}} category |
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| {{paid contributions}} category |
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| {{political POV}} category |
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| {{POV}} category |
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| {{promotional}} category |
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| {{undisclosed paid}} category |
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Inline with article text
| {{according to whom}} category |
For weasel words ("It was said..." It was thought...") [according to whom?] |
| {{clarify}} category |
Do not use without first taking some steps to research the apparent problem [clarification needed] |
| {{contentious label inline}} category |
[contentious label] |
| {{dubious}} category |
[dubious – discuss] |
| {{editorialising}} category |
[editorialising] |
| {{editorializing}} category |
[editorializing] |
| {{excessive citations inline}} category |
For abuse of citations, per Citation overkill. [excessive citations] |
| {{original research inline}} category |
[original research?] |
| {{POV statement}} category |
[neutrality is disputed] |
| {{unbalanced opinion}} category |
[unbalanced opinion?] |
| {{undue weight inline}} category |
[undue weight? – discuss] |
| {{when}} category |
For ambiguous or vague time references of various kinds. [when?] |
| {{who}} category |
For weasel words ("Many say..." Some people think...") [who?] |
Sources, references, and citations
Biographies of living persons
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) | ||
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| {{BLP living dead}} category |
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| {{BLP more footnotes needed}} category |
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| {{BLP no footnotes}} category |
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| {{BLP one source}} category |
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| {{BLP primary sources}} category |
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| {{BLP self-published}} category |
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| {{BLP sources}} category |
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| {{BLP unreferenced}} category |
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Add, improve, remove
General
| {{circular}} category |
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| {{cite check}} category |
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| {{more citations needed}} category |
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| {{no reliable sources}} category |
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| {{no significant coverage}} category |
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| {{old news}} category |
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| {{one source}} category |
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| {{only primary sources}} category |
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| {{original research}} category |
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| {{primary sources}} category |
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| {{religious text primary}} category |
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| {{self-published}} category |
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| {{self-sourcing examples}} category |
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| {{sources exist}} category |
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| {{spam references}} category |
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| {{synthesis}} category |
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| {{tertiary sources}} category |
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| {{third-party}} category |
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| {{unreferenced}} category |
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| {{unreliable sources}} category |
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| {{user-generated}} category |
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| {{verifiability}} category |
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| {{verify sources}} category |
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Specific
| {{media IMDb refimprove}} category |
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| {{more medical citations needed}} category |
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| {{more science citations needed}} category |
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| {{no significant coverage (sports)}} category |
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| {{NRIS only}} category |
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| {{unreferenced law}} category |
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| {{unreferenced medical section}} category |
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Expansion and cleanup
| {{biblio}} category |
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| {{citation style}} category |
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| {{citations broken}} category |
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| {{cleanup bare URLs}} category |
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| {{duplicated citations}} category |
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| {{format footnotes}} category |
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| {{full citations needed}} category |
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| {{ibid}} category |
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| {{more footnotes needed}} category |
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| {{no footnotes}} category |
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| {{page numbers improve}} category |
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| {{page numbers needed}} category |
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| {{parenthetical referencing}} category |
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| {{shallow references}} category |
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| {{text-source}} category |
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Inline with article text
Links for search
| Template:Tl Template:Lts/ |
Categories
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes)
Template:Tlrow Template:Tlrow Template:Tlrow Template:Tlrow
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Images and other media
For tips on requesting images see: Requested pictures. Template:See also
- For template messages related to the clean up of images, see: Project:Template index/File namespace#Format and quality.
Expand and add
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) |
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Cleanup
Excess
Factual accuracy
AI
Talk pages
- This template should be used on talk pages. Please add one or more subject categories into the template.
- Use of= to add detailed information on the request.
- Use in= to define locations.
Lists
Create
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes)
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Add and expand
Cleanup
- For use in non-list articles or sections where potentially unwanted lists need to be salvaged before being deleted
- To identify a list on Elite Dangerous Wiki that has entries that may be out of scope.
- Use this tag where a list of works is in reverse-chronological order or otherwise contravenes the Manual of Style (lists of works).
Inclusion and exclusion criteria
- For use in articles with unclear criteria for a list of "famous" or "notable" persons.
Transform
- For use where lists could be better presented as tables.
- Use this tag where a list needs cleanup.
Disputes
- To identify a list on Elite Dangerous Wiki that has content whose truth, factual nature, and/or relevance to the topic is in dispute.
Specific lists
Inline with article text
- For use when a list item is excessively large due to indiscriminate trivia or a need to merge or split
Tables
Create
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes) |
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Cleanup
Wiki tech
Most of these issues are covered in the main Manual of Style.
Links
| Tag | Text that will be shown (and usage notes)
Template:Tlrow Template:Tlrow Template:Tlrow
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Disambiguation pages
- Use this on a page that links to a large number of disambiguation pages.
- This template is sometimes placed automatically by Template:Noping.
- Use this for disambiguation pages not written according to the style in Manual of Style (disambiguation pages).
- Replace Template:Tl with this.
- Use this on a page with general links that should be more specific.
Infoboxes
General
- This template should be used on talk pages.
- Also has functionality to indicate that only a section in a page needs one. See the template page for more info.
- This template should be used on talk pages.
- This template should be used on talk pages.
Specific
Templates
Bottom of page
- Use this for articles that aren't linked to from any other pages.
- Place this at the bottom of an uncategoriTemplate:Szed article/category if you are unsure of which categories apply.
Other
- If the article needs HTML changed into wiki-markup
- Use this if the article has non-English text but lacks Template:Tl, Template:Tl, or other multilingual support templates.
Other article tags
There are also tags available for:
- merging articles;
- moving articles;
- splitting articles; and
- translation of articles.
Open tasks
Template:Divhide Backlog lists tasks that should be done to improve Elite Dangerous Wiki (assuming the cleanup templates were placed correctly). Helping reduce backlogs is an important issue, so please feel free to help out. Template:Backlog status Template:Divhide