Template:Proposed deletion

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Template:proposed deletion is used to tag articles and files for proposed deletion where it is believed that the deletion would be uncontroversial. If consensus would need to be reached first, then the articles for deletion or files for discussion process is probably more appropriate. You may also wish to check to see if the page meets the criteria for speedy deletion as well.

If this template is removed from the page and the removal was not vandalism, then do not replace it. See WP:CONTESTED for more information.

This template also works for proposing the deletion of books in the Book: namespace, however, to propose the deletion of books in the userspace, please see Template:Book prod.

Usage

Place the following text at the top of the page being proposed for deletion.

{{subst:proposed deletion|concern=concern}}

Make sure to replace concern with a brief rationale why the page is being proposed for deletion. The template must be substituted, i.e. subst: must be used, otherwise an error will appear. When posted correctly, an emphatic 'proposed for deletion' notice will appear at the top of the page.

When saving the page, ensure that the edit summary states that you have proposed deletion. You may also wish to post further information on the page's talk page.

Once saved and substituted, this template will have been replaced with either {{Proposed deletion/dated}}, {{Proposed deletion/dated files}} or {{Book-prod/dated}}. These helper templates should not be used directly.

Extended syntax

• help: pass help=off to hide the message to the nominator about notifying the author.

TemplateData

This is the TemplateData documentation for this template used by VisualEditor and other tools; see the monthly parameter usage report for this template.

TemplateData for Proposed deletion

For articles that will be proposed for deletion. If you want to endorse the proposal for deletion add {{Proposed deletion endorsed}} which will show that you also support the prod.

Template parameters

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Reason	reason concern 1	Why you think the article should be proposed for deletion -- make sure to describe the relationship to [[WP:Notability]]	Unknown	optional
Help	help	Set to "off" to hide information about notifying the user.	Unknown	optional

See also

• WP:BEFORETemplate:SndSteps you should attempt before nominating an article for deletion
• WP:ATDTemplate:SndAlternatives to deletion
• Wikipedia:Deletion policy
• Wikipedia:Guide to image deletion