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Any user can remove content from a page (e.g. sentences, paragraphs, images, etc.), but only [[Help:User rights#Administrators|administrators]] and [[Help:User rights#Content Moderators|content moderators]] can '''delete''' pages. This is often done in cases of [[Help:Spam|spam]] and [[Help:Vandalism|vandalism]], but may also be used to remove inappropriate, unwanted, obsolete, gibberish, or off-topic pages. |
Any user can remove content from a page (e.g. sentences, paragraphs, images, etc.), but only [[Help:User rights#Administrators|administrators]] and [[Help:User rights#Content Moderators|content moderators]] can '''delete''' pages. This is often done in cases of [[Help:Spam|spam]] and [[Help:Vandalism|vandalism]], but may also be used to remove inappropriate, unwanted, obsolete, gibberish, or off-topic pages. |
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+ | Please note that, before deleting a page, you should check if other pages [[Help:Links|link]] to the one you are going to delete (through the <code><nowiki>[[Special:WhatLinksHere]]</nowiki></code> [[Help:WhatLinksHere|tool]]): all incoming links will become red links if you proceed with the deletion. Ideally, all incoming links should be changed or removed if there is genuinely no need for this page to exist. You should do this work prior to deleting to avoid red links at all. |
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− | == Step by step == |
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⚫ | If you find a page that you feel should be deleted and do not have the rights to do so, contact your local administrators or content moderators. If the page is a result of [[Help:Spam|spam]] or [[Help:Vandalism|vandalism]], you may contact the [[Help: |
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+ | == How to delete == |
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⚫ | If you find a page that you feel should be deleted and do not have the rights to do so, contact your local administrators or content moderators. You can also mark a page as a candidate for deletion by adding the {{tlx|Delete}} template, which will mark it as a page that was marked as a candidate for deletion. If the page is a result of [[Help:Spam|spam]] or [[Help:Vandalism|vandalism]], you may contact the [[Help:SOAP|Spam Obliteration and Prevention]] by using the [[w:c:soap:Report:Vandalism|report form]]. Otherwise, follow the steps below. |
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=== Deleting a page === |
=== Deleting a page === |
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− | # To delete a page, hover over the |
+ | # To delete a page, hover over the three vertical dots next to the "Edit" button at the top of the page, then click "Delete". |
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+ | # On the next page, you will see a box labeled "Delete".[[File:HelpDelete.png|thumb|center|500px]] |
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− | # On the next page, you will see a box labeled "Delete". |
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− | [[File:Admin - Delete.png|thumb|center|500px]] |
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# Click the "Delete page" button. |
# Click the "Delete page" button. |
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# After the page is deleted, you will be redirected to the main page of the wiki where a banner will appear at the top confirming the page's deletion. |
# After the page is deleted, you will be redirected to the main page of the wiki where a banner will appear at the top confirming the page's deletion. |
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# [[Special:Log/delete]] allows a review of all deletions on a wiki. |
# [[Special:Log/delete]] allows a review of all deletions on a wiki. |
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# When viewing a previously deleted page, the log of the deletion is shown. |
# When viewing a previously deleted page, the log of the deletion is shown. |
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+ | [[File:Delete notice.png|thumb|right|The notice that appears on a page after it has been deleted.]] |
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=== Restoring a page === |
=== Restoring a page === |
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Any deleted page can be restored by an administrator or content moderator. |
Any deleted page can be restored by an administrator or content moderator. |
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# To restore a deleted page, go to [[Special:Undelete]]. |
# To restore a deleted page, go to [[Special:Undelete]]. |
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− | # Enter the deleted page title in the "Show pages starting with" box and click "Search". |
+ | # Enter the deleted page title in the "Show pages starting with" box and click "Search".[[File:Restore delete pages.png|thumb|center|500px]] |
# Find the page that should be restored and click on it. |
# Find the page that should be restored and click on it. |
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− | [[File:Restore delete pages.png|thumb|center|500px]] |
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− | [[File:RestorePageScreen.png|thumb|center|500px]] |
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# If no revisions are selected, all revisions will be restored. |
# If no revisions are selected, all revisions will be restored. |
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− | === Deleting a wiki === |
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− | Wikis can only be closed by [[Help:Community Team|Fandom Staff]]. To request a wiki's closure, please send a message to [[Special:Contact]]. However, closing wikis is rare as they are community projects, so please provide as much information as possible in your request to explain why. |
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== Next steps == |
== Next steps == |
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− | * Learn about [[Help: |
+ | * Learn about [[Help:Recent Changes|Recent Changes]]. |
* Learn about [[Help:Special pages|Special pages]]. |
* Learn about [[Help:Special pages|Special pages]]. |
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* Learn how to [[Help:Renaming pages|rename and move pages]]. |
* Learn how to [[Help:Renaming pages|rename and move pages]]. |
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== Further help and feedback == |
== Further help and feedback == |
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{{Help and feedback section}} |
{{Help and feedback section}} |
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[[de:Hilfe:Löschen]] |
[[de:Hilfe:Löschen]] |
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[[es:Ayuda:Borrado]] |
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[[fr:Aide:Supprimer]] |
[[fr:Aide:Supprimer]] |
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[[ja:ヘルプ:削除]] |
[[ja:ヘルプ:削除]] |
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+ | [[ko:도움말:삭제]] |
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[[nl:Help:Verwijderen]] |
[[nl:Help:Verwijderen]] |
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[[pl:Pomoc:Usuwanie]] |
[[pl:Pomoc:Usuwanie]] |
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[[pt:Ajuda:Eliminar]] |
[[pt:Ajuda:Eliminar]] |
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[[ru:Справка:Удаление]] |
[[ru:Справка:Удаление]] |
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[[uk:Довідка:Видалення]] |
[[uk:Довідка:Видалення]] |
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[[vi:Trợ giúp:Xóa]] |
[[vi:Trợ giúp:Xóa]] |
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[[zh:Help:刪除頁面]] |
[[zh:Help:刪除頁面]] |
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[[Category:Help]] |
[[Category:Help]] |
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[[Category:Administration help]] |
[[Category:Administration help]] |
Latest revision as of 02:39, 27 October 2023
Any user can remove content from a page (e.g. sentences, paragraphs, images, etc.), but only administrators and content moderators can delete pages. This is often done in cases of spam and vandalism, but may also be used to remove inappropriate, unwanted, obsolete, gibberish, or off-topic pages.
Please note that, before deleting a page, you should check if other pages link to the one you are going to delete (through the [[Special:WhatLinksHere]]
tool): all incoming links will become red links if you proceed with the deletion. Ideally, all incoming links should be changed or removed if there is genuinely no need for this page to exist. You should do this work prior to deleting to avoid red links at all.
How to delete
If you find a page that you feel should be deleted and do not have the rights to do so, contact your local administrators or content moderators. You can also mark a page as a candidate for deletion by adding the {{Delete}} template, which will mark it as a page that was marked as a candidate for deletion. If the page is a result of spam or vandalism, you may contact the Spam Obliteration and Prevention by using the report form. Otherwise, follow the steps below.
Deleting a page
- To delete a page, hover over the three vertical dots next to the "Edit" button at the top of the page, then click "Delete".
- On the next page, you will see a box labeled "Delete".
- The "Reason" drop-down has several pre-written reasons for deleting the page. An additional reason can be supplied via the "Other/additional reason" box.
- Watching the page is also possible when deleting a page. If the page is restored or recreated, a notification will be sent to your email address.
- Click the "Delete page" button.
- After the page is deleted, you will be redirected to the main page of the wiki where a banner will appear at the top confirming the page's deletion.
- Special:Log/delete allows a review of all deletions on a wiki.
- When viewing a previously deleted page, the log of the deletion is shown.
Restoring a page
Any deleted page can be restored by an administrator or content moderator.
- To restore a deleted page, go to Special:Undelete.
- Enter the deleted page title in the "Show pages starting with" box and click "Search".
- Find the page that should be restored and click on it.
- In the "Restore revisions" box, further directions are shown. Add a restoration reason in the "Reason" box and click the "Restore" button.
- If no revisions are selected, all revisions will be restored.
Next steps
- Learn about Recent Changes.
- Learn about Special pages.
- Learn how to rename and move pages.
Further help and feedback
- Browse and search other help pages at Help:Contents
- Check Fandom Community Central for sources of further help and support
- Check Contacting Fandom for how to report any errors or unclear steps in this article