This page or section has been suggested to be merged with [[{{{1}}}]]. [discuss]
The articles share similar information or a common topic.
This template is used to mark a page for merging with another page. It is preferable to start a discussion on the talk page of the page when using this template, to prevent potential confusion. If the page already has begun the process, use {{merging}}
instead.
Pages with this template on are added to Category:Pending merge.
Usage
{{merge | 1 = First suggested page | 2 = Second suggested page | reason = Additional reason | discussAnchor = Talk page section | discussPage = Talk page changer | section = Section mode }}
- The
|1=
parameter set the suggested page to merge. - The
|2=
parameter defines a second page to be the merge destination. - The
|reason=
parameter add an additional reason note. - The
|section=
parameter changes the template to a section style. If2
is specified, it also changes the message to indicate that the section and the page need to be merged into their own page. - The
|discussAnchor=
parameter changes the section name where the "discuss" button will lead on the talk page. It is added to the default talk page or the one set by the parameter below. - The
|discussPage=
parameter changes the talk page where the "discuss" button will lead.
Examples
Template code | Generates |
---|---|
Normal usage:{{Merge|Page A}} |
This page or section has been suggested to be merged with Page A. [discuss]
The articles share similar information or a common topic.
|
Using 1 and 2 :{{Merge|Page A|Page B}} |
|
Using all parameters:{{Merge|section=1|reason=1|Page A|Page B}} |
See also
- Article improvements
{{improve lead}}
for pages that need a better lead section.{{missing information}}
for pages that miss or don't have enough information.{{empty section}}
for sections that are empty.{{section needing info}}
for sections that need more information.
{{stub}}
for very short articles.{{expand section}}
for sections of non-stub articles that need to be expanded.{{cleanup}}
for pages that do not conform to style guidelines.{{rewrite}}
for pages that need to be rewritten to comply with the style guide.
{{technical}}
for pages (or sections) that might use technical jargon, and are difficult for many to understand.
- Page actions
{{update}}
for pages that need to be updated due to outdated information.{{orphan}}
for pages that need links to it.{{currently editing}}
for pages that are being edited to advice editors to not edit them for a while.{{work in progress}}
for pages that need to be edited and improve their contents.{{delete}}
for pages that need to be deleted.{{delete when}}
for pages that have a clear consensus that they should be deleted, but a technical reason prevents deletion.{{speedy delete}}
for pages that must be deleted as soon as possible.
{{move}}
for suggest to move a page to another name.{{split}}
for suggest to split a page (or section) into 2 or more pages.{{splitting}}
for indicate that the splitting process has begun. It is recomended to use it on large splitting processes.
{{merge}}
for suggesting to merge a page with another.{{merging}}
for indicate that the merging process has begun. It is recommended to use it on large merging processes.
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