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'''Moving''' is a tool typically used when an | '''Moving''' is a tool typically used when an article's title does not follow the [[SW:MoS|Manual of Style]] or if the title does not match the page's content. | ||
==When to move an article== | ==When to move an article== | ||
An article should be moved if: | An article should be moved if: | ||
*The article's title is inappropriate or vulgar, but still contains useful information (this applies to files as well). | *The article's title is inappropriate or vulgar, but still contains useful information (this applies to files as well). | ||
*A draft from the userspace has been completed and needs moved to the proper namespace. | *A draft from the userspace has been completed and needs to be moved to the proper namespace. | ||
*The article is in the wrong namespace. | *The article is in the wrong namespace. | ||
*A user wishes to move a | *A user wishes to move a page within their own userspace. | ||
*Consensus has been reached in favor of | *Consensus has been reached in favor of a move for any other reason on the article's talk page. Note that all moves not described above '''require''' consensus. | ||
==What to do after a move== | ==What to do after a move== | ||
After a move, it is important to visit both the original page and the new page to make corrections based on the move. | After a move, it is important to visit both the original page and the new page to make corrections based on the move. | ||
===Changes to the original page=== | ===Changes to the original page=== | ||
When a page is moved, a redirect is automatically left behind, pointing to the new page. If the original page has redirects, this will create [[Special:DoubleRedirects|double redirects]]: a redirect to a redirect. To solve this, redirects to the original page need to be pointed to the new page. | When a page is moved, a redirect is automatically left behind, pointing to the new page. If the original page has redirects, this will create [[Special:DoubleRedirects|double redirects]]: a redirect to a redirect. To solve this, redirects to the original page need to be pointed to the new page. | ||
It may | It may be the case that a redirect does not need left behind. This may occur if the article's original title is inappropriate or if the redirect would be unuseful. In this case, a [[Template:D|speedy delete tag]] should be placed on the redirect, and all pages that redirect or link to that page will need pointed to the new page. Primarily, the admin who deletes the redirect is responsible for this. Also note that admins can move an article without leaving a redirect, but again, they are responsible for any links to the original page. | ||
===Changes to the new page=== | ===Changes to the new page=== | ||
The page should be checked for any incorrect formatting and information (such as article icons and the bolded title reference in the opening paragraph). | The page should be checked for any incorrect formatting and information (such as article icons and the bolded title reference in the opening paragraph). | ||
Revision as of 13:51, September 29, 2015
Template:Proposed policy Moving is a tool typically used when an article's title does not follow the Manual of Style or if the title does not match the page's content.
When to move an article
An article should be moved if:
- The article's title is inappropriate or vulgar, but still contains useful information (this applies to files as well).
- A draft from the userspace has been completed and needs to be moved to the proper namespace.
- The article is in the wrong namespace.
- A user wishes to move a page within their own userspace.
- Consensus has been reached in favor of a move for any other reason on the article's talk page. Note that all moves not described above require consensus.
What to do after a move
After a move, it is important to visit both the original page and the new page to make corrections based on the move.
Changes to the original page
When a page is moved, a redirect is automatically left behind, pointing to the new page. If the original page has redirects, this will create double redirects: a redirect to a redirect. To solve this, redirects to the original page need to be pointed to the new page.
It may be the case that a redirect does not need left behind. This may occur if the article's original title is inappropriate or if the redirect would be unuseful. In this case, a speedy delete tag should be placed on the redirect, and all pages that redirect or link to that page will need pointed to the new page. Primarily, the admin who deletes the redirect is responsible for this. Also note that admins can move an article without leaving a redirect, but again, they are responsible for any links to the original page.
Changes to the new page
The page should be checked for any incorrect formatting and information (such as article icons and the bolded title reference in the opening paragraph).
