Template:Delete when

This template is used to mark a page, file, or template for deletion when there is clear consensus that the page should be deleted, but a technical reason prevents deletion at this time. It serves as a warning to users not to use the template or file as it may be removed in the near future. This template adds pages to the Category:Awaiting deletion (and Category:Pending deletion if delete=1 is set).

The most common reason to use this template is when a file pending deletion is used on interwikis, as deleting the file would cause its usage on other wikis to break. In general, page content should not be deleted, simply put the delete template at the top of the page, or below if the page is a redirect.

{{delete when|1|2|3|priority=Optional prioritizer|delete=1}}

• The 1 parameter adds the criteria to meet before deletion.
• The 2 parameter adds an additional reason note.
• The 3 parameter changes the section name where the "discuss" button will lead on the talk page.
• The priority parameter makes the template show higher in the category.
• The delete parameter adds the pending deletion category once the criteria are met.

Article improvements

• {{improve lead}} for pages that need a better lead section.
• {{missing information}} for pages that miss or do not have enough information.
  • {{empty section}} for sections that are empty.
  • {{incomplete section}} for sections that need more information.
• {{more citations needed}} for pages that need more references.
• {{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.
• {{too 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• {{update}} for pages that need to be updated due to outdated information.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.
• {{no navbox}} for pages that need links to an navbox.
• {{currently editing}} for pages that are being edited to advise 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.
  • {{}} 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.