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<translate> Normal and sysop users cannot '''permanently delete a wiki page''', but sysops can delete a page such that it could still be restored.</translate>
<translate> This is a deliberate design feature, and is an important part of why wikis work.</translate>
<translate> Every kind of editing operation can be reverted by any other user, and that includes resurrecting deleted content.</translate>
<translate> It doesn't cause significant wasted space; and with nothing but a 'Delete' template, the page is effectively deleted anyway.</translate>

<translate> '''Deleting a page''' is, on the other hand, a straightforward operation for anyone with [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Help:Sysops and permissions</tvar>|sysop permissions]]: it allows to semi-permanently remove a page from the wiki, until a sysop undeletes (restores) it with the same ease.</translate>
<translate> Typically, sysops might look for pages with a 'Delete' template, and do a proper delete on these pages, after a period of time.</translate>
<translate> If for some reason you need a page to be deleted more quickly than that, you will need to contact a sysop to request this.</translate>

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[[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/Help:RevisionDelete</tvar>|Revision deletion]] offers a more granular feature of deletion for edits with particular problems.

== Before deleting == 


Sysops should also be aware of the general advice given on [[<tvar name=when-not>#When not to delete a page</tvar>|When not to delete a page]]: in particular, there are many situations where a deletion is too drastic. For example, a redirect is often more appropriate.


Before deleting you could perform various checks:


* Use the <tvar name=1><code>{{int|whatlinkshere}}</code></tvar> tool.</translate> <translate> This gives an indication as to how important a page is, and what subjects it relates to.</translate> <translate> Perhaps the page is still linked to prominently from many places.</translate> <translate> All incoming links will become red links if you proceed with the deletion.</translate> <translate> Ideally all incoming links should be changed/removed, if there is genuinely no need for this page to exist.</translate> <translate> You could do this work prior to deleting, or ask others in the wiki community to do it.</translate>
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* Check the page history and the associated talk page.</translate> <translate> Who was proposing the deletion?</translate> <translate> Does anyone disagree?</translate> <translate> Has it been properly discussed?</translate> <translate> Did people have adequate time to raise objections?</translate> <translate> Did somebody vandalize a page, which then led to a deletion proposal?</translate>

<translate> The care taken over these things might depend on the size of the wiki community, and how clear-cut the case for deletion is.</translate>
<translate> Remember that only sysop users can undo a delete action, so to a normal user the information appears to be lost forever.</translate>

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== Use the 'delete' action == 
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<translate> Sysops should see a <tvar name=1><code>{{int|Skin-action-delete}}</code></tvar> tab or action menu option at the top of every page.</translate>
<translate> To find the action menu, look for a down arrow or triangle next to the <tvar name=1><code>{{int|skin-view-history}}</code></tvar> tab.</translate>
<translate> If you mouse over the triangle you should see "delete", "move", "protect" and "watch".</translate>
<translate> Click the delete action to delete the page.</translate>
<translate> When using browsers which support keyboard shortcuts, you can also use <tvar name=1>{{Key press|Ctrl|Alt|D}}</tvar>.</translate>
<translate> You will be asked to confirm, and to supply a "Reason for deletion".</translate>
<translate> This is a short textual description of why the page is being deleted.</translate>
<translate> You can also delete the associated talk page along with the subject page.</translate>
<translate> Your action will appear on the recent changes display, and in the deletion log (<tvar name=spec-log>[[Special:Log]]</tvar>).</translate>

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Remember that only administrators can delete uploaded files.

== Undeleting == 
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<translate> Pages can be completely undeleted, all revisions and page contents are stored.</translate>
<translate> To undelete a page you must navigate to the exact page name of the page.</translate>
<translate> You can find this in the deletion log (<tvar name=1>[[Special:Log]]</tvar>) if you don't remember it.</translate>

<translate> You should then see a link to <tvar name=msg><code>{{int|thisisdeleted|{{int|restorelink|n}}}}</code></tvar>.</translate>
<translate> Tick the box next to the revision you wish to restore.</translate>

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==Configuring deletion reasons== 


The list of reasons in the dropdown box is maintained at <tvar name=1>[[MediaWiki:Deletereason-dropdown]]</tvar>.
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<translate> For deletion of Files:</translate>
<translate> The list of reasons in the dropdown box is maintained at <tvar name=1>[[MediaWiki:Filedelete-reason-dropdown]]</tvar>.</translate>

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== When not to delete a page == 
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<translate> Typically you would delete a page if the contents are entirely inappropriate and do not match the purposes of the Wiki.</translate>
<translate> In other situations, you would take a less extreme course of action, for example:</translate>

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* The page should have a different title.</translate> <translate> See <tvar name=1>{{ll|Help:Moving a page}}</tvar>.</translate>
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* The contents should have been placed on a different page -- Add the contents to the other page, and then supply a redirect.</translate> <translate> See <tvar name=1>{{ll|Help:Redirects}}</tvar>.</translate>
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* The contents are already on a different page -- Delete the duplicate content and leave a redirect.</translate> <translate> That way, the page title, which made sense to somebody, will helpfully redirect to the information.</translate> <translate> See <tvar name=1>{{ll|Help:Redirects}}</tvar>.</translate>
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* The page is out-of-date -- Re-word sentences to be in the past tense, to make the page a historical record.</translate> <translate> Alternatively, label the information as out-of-date, with a warning notice.</translate>
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* [[<tvar name=1>m:Special:MyLanguage/Don't delete redirects</tvar>|m:Don't delete redirects]].
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<translate> An actual delete is generally necessary only if the ''title'' of the page is inappropriate.</translate>
<translate> In other situations, a merge and redirect is more appropriate.</translate>

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=== Proposing changes === 
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<translate> Deciding on appropriate content/page titles can be a difficult aspect of Wiki organization, and one which can often provoke debates.</translate>
<translate> If the merge or deletion you have in mind is one which might cause upset, you should propose the change first.</translate>
<translate> Do this by leaving a note to give your reasons on the [[<tvar name=h-talkpages>Special:MyLanguage/Help:Talk pages</tvar>|talk page]].</translate>
<translate> You might also establish a system for labeling the page with a delete/merge proposal template, to make everybody aware of your intentions.</translate>

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=== Unlinking a page === 
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<translate> The <tvar name=1><code>{{int|whatlinkshere}}</code></tvar> toolbox feature (bottom of left sidebar) will tell you which other Wiki pages link to the current page.</translate>
<translate> Always use this feature to check before proceeding with deleting.</translate>
<translate> These related pages will need to be edited for their links to reflect the change.</translate>

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== Code stewardship == 
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{{Component|mediawiki-page-deletion}}

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== See also == 
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* {{ll|Manual:Page deletion}} – <translate> documentation for MediaWiki developers</translate>
* {{ll|Manual:Administrators#Deletion|2=<translate> Manual:Administrators#Deletion</translate>}}
* {{ll|Help:RevisionDelete}} – <translate> optional feature that must be enabled, see <tvar name=1>{{ll|Manual:RevisionDelete}}</tvar>.</translate>

[[Category:Help{{#translation:}}|Sysop deleting and undeleting]]

Help:Deletion and undeletion - Revision history

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