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'''Edit summaries''' are small blocks of text that an editor may choose to attach to any edit they make. This page goes over the expected and proper usage of them. | '''Edit summaries''' are small blocks of text that an editor may choose to attach to any edit they make. This page goes over the expected and proper usage of them. | ||
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*Adding information, or making spelling/grammar corrections usually will not require an edit summary. | *Adding information, or making spelling/grammar corrections usually will not require an edit summary. | ||
*Posting on the forum or talk page will typically not require an edit summary. | *Posting on the forum or talk page will typically not require an edit summary. | ||
*When communicating with new users or IPs, it is preferable to address all issues or concerns on their talk page instead of through an edit summary. Many newer users are unfamiliar with the features of the wiki, and may simply never read edit summaries if they don't know what they are. As such, do not expect a new user to have read your edit summary. | |||
==Length== | ==Length== | ||