Template:Files for discussion
The purpose of this file is currently being discussed in accordance with this wiki's image use policy. The outcome of the discussion may result in the file's usage or license being changed, or possibly its deletion.
How to list a file for discussion:
1. Add
2. Add
3. Add
4. Please consider notifying the uploader by placing
Please share your thoughts on the matter at this file's discussion Follow the local file discussion guidance.
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=2026 October 31}} to the file description page.2. Add
{{subst:Ffd2|1=Files for discussion|uploader= |reason= }} ~~~~ to start the file discussion.3. Add
{{ffdc|1=Files for discussion|log=2026 October 31}} in the caption on each page in the file links.4. Please consider notifying the uploader by placing
{{subst:ffd notice|1=Files for discussion}} on their talk page(s).| Template documentation follows |
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Usage
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This template is used in the first step (of three) to discuss an image from Wikipedia on Wikipedia:Files for discussion; read these steps for complete details.
To use this template, add this to the image page:
{{ffd|log=2026 October 31}}
To specify a custom section name that doesn't match the file name:
{{ffd|log=2026 October 31|Custom section name}}
Note that this template should not be substituted.