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Erus Iluvatar: /* Translating */ Add hungarian page, sort in the same order as the interlanguage links, update a few redirects, move the English page out of the list and in the introduction since it's not a "translation team" per se

2026-02-24T07:46:30Z

Translating: Add hungarian page, sort in the same order as the interlanguage links, update a few redirects, move the English page out of the list and in the introduction since it's not a "translation team" per se

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	== Translating ==		== Translating ==

	[[:Category:Pages or sections flagged with Template:Translateme\|Add]] or [[:Category:Pages or sections flagged with Template:Bad translation\|improve]] translations; ensure that translations are in sync with each other. Some languages have started collaboration projects (see list below) to efficiently organize the translation of the articles. Please consider joining your language's Translation Team or at least informing it when you are starting translating an article.		[[:Category:Pages or sections flagged with Template:Translateme\|Add]] or [[:Category:Pages or sections flagged with Template:Bad translation\|improve]] translations; ensure that translations are in sync with each other. Some languages have started collaboration projects (see list below) to efficiently organize the translation of the articles. Please consider joining your language's [[ArchWiki:Translation Team\|Translation Team]] or at least informing it when you are starting translating an article.

	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team]]		* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (العربية)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Català)]]		* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Català)]]
			* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Čeština)]]
			* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Ελληνικά)]]
			* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Esperanto)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Español)]]		* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Español)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Esperanto)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Français)]]		* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Français)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Hrvatski)]]		* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Hrvatski)]]
			* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Magyar)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Bahasa Indonesia)]]		* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Bahasa Indonesia)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Italiano)]]		* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Italiano)]]
			* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (한국어)]]
			* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (正體中文)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Nederlands)]]		* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Nederlands)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Polski)]]		* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Polski)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Português)]]		* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Português)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (~~Slovenský~~)]]		* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Русский)]]
			* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Slovenčina)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Türkçe)]]		* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Türkçe)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Česky)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Ελληνικά)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Русский)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Українська)]]		* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (Українська)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (العربية)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (正體中文)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (简体中文)]]		* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (简体中文)]]
	* [[ArchWiki:Translation Team (한국어)]]

	Some languages use external wiki, they may require different steps for translation. [[Help:i18n]] has a list of external wikis.		Some languages use external wiki, they may require different steps for translation. [[Help:i18n]] has a list of external wikis.

Erus Iluvatar: /* Maintaining */ Move the most important task at the top of the list

2026-01-24T10:30:12Z

Maintaining: Move the most important task at the top of the list

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	== Maintaining ==		== Maintaining ==

			* Add your favorite articles to your watchlist and protect them against counter-productive edits—it is [[#The most important task\|the most important task]].
	* Help patrolling the [[Special:RecentChanges\|Recent Changes]], reporting and fixing [[questionable edits]].		* Help patrolling the [[Special:RecentChanges\|Recent Changes]], reporting and fixing [[questionable edits]].
	* Flag articles with appropriate [[Help:Template#Status\|status templates]], like [[Template:Out of date]], [[Template:Accuracy]], [[Template:Remove]], [[Template:Archive]], etc.		* Flag articles with appropriate [[Help:Template#Status\|status templates]], like [[Template:Out of date]], [[Template:Accuracy]], [[Template:Remove]], [[Template:Archive]], etc.
	* Add your favorite articles to your watchlist and protect them against counter-productive edits—it is [[#The most important task\|the most important task]].
	* Participate in discussions in the various talk pages: most users will be interested in following the most recent posts to generic discussions at [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?namespace=1&title=Special%3ARecentChanges this link]. Maintenance-specific posts are instead listed in [{{fullurl:Special:RecentChanges\|namespace=5;11;13;15}}].		* Participate in discussions in the various talk pages: most users will be interested in following the most recent posts to generic discussions at [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?namespace=1&title=Special%3ARecentChanges this link]. Maintenance-specific posts are instead listed in [{{fullurl:Special:RecentChanges\|namespace=5;11;13;15}}].

Andrei Korshikov: /* Resources */ text style: this list is quite bulky, so I've sorted is alphabetically

2026-01-15T16:52:25Z

Resources: text style: this list is quite bulky, so I've sorted is alphabetically

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	Here is a list of pages that contain information needed for contributing:		Here is a list of pages that contain information needed for contributing:

			* [[ArchWiki Translation Team]] has a step-by-step introduction for creating a new translation page. Follow it to translate pages to your own language.
	* [[Help:Article naming guidelines]] discusses effective article naming strategies and considerations to ensure readability and improve navigation of the wiki. Read it before creating a new page.		* [[Help:Article naming guidelines]] discusses effective article naming strategies and considerations to ensure readability and improve navigation of the wiki. Read it before creating a new page.
			* [[Help:Category]] explains how to set page categories, how to create missing category pages and how to move a page to a different category.
			* [[Help:Discussion]] guides you on how to discuss with people in talk pages.
	* [[Help:Editing]] outlines both widely-known MediaWiki markup and ArchWiki-specific guidelines. A must-read for any would-be contributors.		* [[Help:Editing]] outlines both widely-known MediaWiki markup and ArchWiki-specific guidelines. A must-read for any would-be contributors.
	* [[Help:Discussion]] guides you on how to discuss with people in talk pages.
	* [[Help:Style]] gives guidelines for the standardization of style in ArchWiki articles.
	* [[Help:Category]] explains how to set page categories, how to create missing category pages and how to move a page to a different category.
	* [[ArchWiki Translation Team]] has a step-by-step introduction for creating a new translation page. Follow it to translate pages to your own language.
	* [[Help:i18n]] serves as a comprehensive guideline for ArchWiki internationalization and localization.		* [[Help:i18n]] serves as a comprehensive guideline for ArchWiki internationalization and localization.
	* [[Help:Procedures]] is a collection of useful check lists for complex operations.		* [[Help:Procedures]] is a collection of useful check lists for complex operations.
			* [[Help:Style]] gives guidelines for the standardization of style in ArchWiki articles.

	See [[:Category:Help]] for all help articles.		See [[:Category:Help]] for all help articles.

Andrei Korshikov: /* Always properly use the edit summary */ tried to summarize ArchWiki talk:Contributing#History clarity here

2026-01-15T12:46:10Z

Always properly use the edit summary: tried to summarize ArchWiki talk:Contributing#History clarity here

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	The [[meta:Help:Edit summary\|edit summary]] is the little text box that is found below the main editing area and just above the ''{{int:savechanges}}'' or ''{{int:savearticle}}'' button. It is very important to always write, in a succinct way, '''what''' has been done and '''why'''. Note that [[Help:Editing#Internal links\|internal wiki links]] do work in edit summaries, so use them to link to any related discussions or articles; similarly, paste any URLs to relevant edit diffs or external resources, such as forum threads or mailing lists.		The [[meta:Help:Edit summary\|edit summary]] is the little text box that is found below the main editing area and just above the ''{{int:savechanges}}'' or ''{{int:savearticle}}'' button. It is very important to always write, in a succinct way, '''what''' has been done and '''why'''. Note that [[Help:Editing#Internal links\|internal wiki links]] do work in edit summaries, so use them to link to any related discussions or articles; similarly, paste any URLs to relevant edit diffs or external resources, such as forum threads or mailing lists.

	Only in case of [[Wikipedia:Help:Minor edit\|minor]] edits, e.g. grammar or orthography corrections or the simple rewording of a sentence, the "why" part can be omitted; analogously, starting a new [[Help:Discussion\|discussion]] or replying to an existing one does not require to restate the message in the edit summary.		Only in case of [[Wikipedia:Help:Minor edit\|minor]] edits, e.g. grammar or orthography corrections or the simple rewording of a sentence, the '''why''' part can be omitted; analogously, starting a new [[Help:Discussion\|discussion]] or replying to an existing one does not require to restate the message in the edit summary.

	{{Note\|When clicking ''{{int:editsection}}'' on a section header, {{ic\|/* ''Section name'' /}} gets prefilled in the summary field. It is not a comment syntax—the text between {{ic\|/}} and {{ic\|*/}} gets turned into a link to a section of the page. Append your edit summary after it.}}

	{{Tip\|		{{Tip\|
			Consider clicking '''{{int:editsection}}''' on a section header: in such case {{ic\|/ ''Section name'' /}} gets prefilled in the summary field. It is not a comment syntax—the text between {{ic\|/}} and {{ic\|*/}} gets turned into a link to a section of the page. Append your edit summary after it.
	* Take a look at the edit summaries in the [[Special:RecentChanges\|Recent Changes]] to get an idea of what you should write in your summary, but be warned that unfortunately not all users are aware of these guidelines.		* Take a look at the edit summaries in the [[Special:RecentChanges\|Recent Changes]] to get an idea of what you should write in your summary, but be warned that unfortunately not all users are aware of these guidelines.
	* Use links like [[Special:Diff/359881/next]] for clickable references to diffs, see [[mw:Help:Diff]] for syntax details.		* Use links like [[Special:Diff/359881/next]] for clickable references to diffs, see [[mw:Help:Diff]] for syntax details.
			* When you rename a section, mention both {{ic\|/* ''Old section name'' /}} and {{ic\|/ ''New section name'' */}} in a summary.
	}}		}}

Lahwaacz.bot: simplification and beautification of wikilinks (interactive)

2026-01-01T11:24:03Z

simplification and beautification of wikilinks (interactive)

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	The Arch Linux [[Code of conduct]] governs all Arch projects.		The Arch Linux [[Code of conduct]] governs all Arch projects.

	[[~~ArchWiki:About\|~~ArchWiki]] strives to be a clear, comprehensive and professional model of documentation. In order to reach that goal we have to organize the job in a rational and functional way: this article tries to explain schematically what are the most important tasks you can give your help to accomplish.		[[ArchWiki]] strives to be a clear, comprehensive and professional model of documentation. In order to reach that goal we have to organize the job in a rational and functional way: this article tries to explain schematically what are the most important tasks you can give your help to accomplish.

	This is a community effort, but if you take on the task seriously, a formal position as a [[ArchWiki:Maintenance Team\|wiki maintainer]] may be in order.		This is a community effort, but if you take on the task seriously, a formal position as a [[ArchWiki:Maintenance Team\|wiki maintainer]] may be in order.
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	* If you are in trouble—add a discussion topic on an appropriate page. We are ready to help:)		* If you are in trouble—add a discussion topic on an appropriate page. We are ready to help:)
	* Another option is posting on [https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewforum.php?id=13 Forum & Wiki discussion] or in our [ircs://irc.libera.chat/archlinux-wiki #archlinux-wiki] [[~~Arch IRC channels\|~~IRC channel]].		* Another option is posting on [https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewforum.php?id=13 Forum & Wiki discussion] or in our [ircs://irc.libera.chat/archlinux-wiki #archlinux-wiki] [[IRC channel]].
	* In case of account problems—contact [[ArchWiki:Maintenance Team#Who, when and how to contact\|ArchWiki Maintenance Team]].		* In case of account problems—contact [[ArchWiki:Maintenance Team#Who, when and how to contact\|ArchWiki Maintenance Team]].

Andrei Korshikov: /* Complaining / remove {{Expansion|…}}—I've done it with / Getting help */

2025-09-03T19:38:16Z

Complaining: remove {{Expansion|…}}—I've done it with Getting help

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	If you have any ''generic'' negative remarks or complaints about how the wiki is moderated or administered, please leave a message in [[ArchWiki talk:Maintenance Team]]. Of course it should not be necessary to state that it is indeed possible to complain about something using a civil and respectful tone :)		If you have any ''generic'' negative remarks or complaints about how the wiki is moderated or administered, please leave a message in [[ArchWiki talk:Maintenance Team]]. Of course it should not be necessary to state that it is indeed possible to complain about something using a civil and respectful tone :)

	~~{{Expansion\|Split-off~~ the ~~following paragraph into a "Getting help" section that would serve as the target~~ for ~~the "~~[[~~Help~~]]~~" redirect~~.~~\|:Category talk:Help#I need help with user account}}~~		All the appropriate places and methods for complaints and comments are outlined in [[ArchWiki:Maintenance Team#Who, when and how to contact]].

	~~All the~~ appropriate ~~places and methods for complaints and comments~~ are ~~outlined~~ in [[ArchWiki:Maintenance Team#Who, when and how to contact]].		== Getting help ==

			* If you are in trouble—add a discussion topic on an appropriate page. We are ready to help:)
			* Another option is posting on [https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewforum.php?id=13 Forum & Wiki discussion] or in our [ircs://irc.libera.chat/archlinux-wiki #archlinux-wiki] [[Arch IRC channels\|IRC channel]].
			* In case of account problems—contact [[ArchWiki:Maintenance Team#Who, when and how to contact\|ArchWiki Maintenance Team]].

Andrei Korshikov: /* Maintaining */ (a) linkify templates. (b) text style: replace parencies with em-dash for no rational reason

2025-09-03T12:47:06Z

Maintaining: (a) linkify templates. (b) text style: replace parencies with em-dash for no rational reason

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	* Help patrolling the [[Special:RecentChanges\|Recent Changes]], reporting and fixing [[questionable edits]].		* Help patrolling the [[Special:RecentChanges\|Recent Changes]], reporting and fixing [[questionable edits]].
	* Flag articles with appropriate [[Help:Template#Status ~~templates~~\|status templates]], like ~~{{ic\|<nowiki>{{~~Out of date~~}}</nowiki>}}~~, ~~{{ic\|<nowiki>{{~~Accuracy~~}}</nowiki>}}~~, ~~{{ic\|<nowiki>{{~~Remove~~}}</nowiki>}}~~, ~~{{ic\|<nowiki>{{~~Archive~~}}</nowiki>}}~~, etc.		* Flag articles with appropriate [[Help:Template#Status\|status templates]], like [[Template:Out of date]], [[Template:Accuracy]], [[Template:Remove]], [[Template:Archive]], etc.
	* Add your favorite articles to your watchlist and protect them against counter-productive ~~edits (~~[[#The most important task]]).		* Add your favorite articles to your watchlist and protect them against counter-productive edits—it is [[#The most important task\|the most important task]].
	* Participate in discussions in the various talk pages: most users will be interested in following the most recent posts to generic discussions at [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?namespace=1&title=Special%3ARecentChanges this link]. Maintenance-specific posts are instead listed in [{{fullurl:Special:RecentChanges\|namespace=5;11;13;15}}].		* Participate in discussions in the various talk pages: most users will be interested in following the most recent posts to generic discussions at [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?namespace=1&title=Special%3ARecentChanges this link]. Maintenance-specific posts are instead listed in [{{fullurl:Special:RecentChanges\|namespace=5;11;13;15}}].

Nl6720: /* Maintaining */ merge the four links to changes in different talk namespaces into one

2025-08-26T13:23:00Z

Maintaining: merge the four links to changes in different talk namespaces into one

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	* Flag articles with appropriate [[Help:Template#Status templates\|status templates]], like {{ic\|<nowiki>{{Out of date}}</nowiki>}}, {{ic\|<nowiki>{{Accuracy}}</nowiki>}}, {{ic\|<nowiki>{{Remove}}</nowiki>}}, {{ic\|<nowiki>{{Archive}}</nowiki>}}, etc.		* Flag articles with appropriate [[Help:Template#Status templates\|status templates]], like {{ic\|<nowiki>{{Out of date}}</nowiki>}}, {{ic\|<nowiki>{{Accuracy}}</nowiki>}}, {{ic\|<nowiki>{{Remove}}</nowiki>}}, {{ic\|<nowiki>{{Archive}}</nowiki>}}, etc.
	* Add your favorite articles to your watchlist and protect them against counter-productive edits ([[#The most important task]]).		* Add your favorite articles to your watchlist and protect them against counter-productive edits ([[#The most important task]]).
	* Participate in discussions in the various talk pages: most users will be interested in following the most recent posts to generic discussions at [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?namespace=1&title=Special%3ARecentChanges this link]. Maintenance-specific posts are instead listed in [~~https~~:~~//wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?namespace=13&title=~~Special~~%3ARecentChanges], [https~~:~~//wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?~~namespace=11~~&title=Special%3ARecentChanges], [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?namespace=5&title=Special%3ARecentChanges] and [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?namespace=~~15~~&title=Special%3ARecentChanges~~].		* Participate in discussions in the various talk pages: most users will be interested in following the most recent posts to generic discussions at [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?namespace=1&title=Special%3ARecentChanges this link]. Maintenance-specific posts are instead listed in [{{fullurl:Special:RecentChanges\|namespace=5;11;13;15}}].

	== Organizing ==		== Organizing ==

Andrei Korshikov: /* Always properly use the edit summary */ punctuation: replace dot with em-dash

2025-08-17T21:21:55Z

Always properly use the edit summary: punctuation: replace dot with em-dash

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	Only in case of [[Wikipedia:Help:Minor edit\|minor]] edits, e.g. grammar or orthography corrections or the simple rewording of a sentence, the "why" part can be omitted; analogously, starting a new [[Help:Discussion\|discussion]] or replying to an existing one does not require to restate the message in the edit summary.		Only in case of [[Wikipedia:Help:Minor edit\|minor]] edits, e.g. grammar or orthography corrections or the simple rewording of a sentence, the "why" part can be omitted; analogously, starting a new [[Help:Discussion\|discussion]] or replying to an existing one does not require to restate the message in the edit summary.

	{{Note\|When clicking ''{{int:editsection}}'' on a section header, {{ic\|/* ''Section name'' /}} gets prefilled in the summary field. It is not a comment ~~syntax. The~~ text between {{ic\|/}} and {{ic\|*/}} gets turned into a link to a section of the page. Append your edit summary after it.}}		{{Note\|When clicking ''{{int:editsection}}'' on a section header, {{ic\|/* ''Section name'' /}} gets prefilled in the summary field. It is not a comment syntax—the text between {{ic\|/}} and {{ic\|*/}} gets turned into a link to a section of the page. Append your edit summary after it.}}

	{{Tip\|		{{Tip\|

Andrei Korshikov: style: / Intro / linkify ArchWiki /* The 3 fundamental rules */ another case of Help:Style#Hypertext metaphor topic references

2025-08-17T19:02:51Z

style: / Intro / linkify ArchWiki The 3 fundamental rules: another case of Help:Style#Hypertext metaphor topic references

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	The Arch Linux [[Code of conduct]] governs all Arch projects.		The Arch Linux [[Code of conduct]] governs all Arch projects.

	ArchWiki strives to be a clear, comprehensive and professional model of documentation. In order to reach that goal we have to organize the job in a rational and functional way: this article tries to explain schematically what are the most important tasks you can give your help to accomplish.		[[ArchWiki:About\|ArchWiki]] strives to be a clear, comprehensive and professional model of documentation. In order to reach that goal we have to organize the job in a rational and functional way: this article tries to explain schematically what are the most important tasks you can give your help to accomplish.

	This is a community effort, but if you take on the task seriously, a formal position as a [[ArchWiki:Maintenance Team\|wiki maintainer]] may be in order.		This is a community effort, but if you take on the task seriously, a formal position as a [[ArchWiki:Maintenance Team\|wiki maintainer]] may be in order.
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	== The 3 fundamental rules ==		== The 3 fundamental rules ==

	There are 3 simple rules that all contributors, including novices, should try their best to follow as a sign of [[Code of conduct#respect\|respect]] to the other users of the wiki: [[#Always properly use the edit summary]], [[#Do not make complex edits at once]] ~~and~~ [[#Announce article rewrites in a talk page]].		There are 3 simple rules that all contributors, including novices, should try their best to follow as a sign of [[Code of conduct#respect\|respect]] to the other users of the wiki:

			* [[#Always properly use the edit summary\|Always properly use the edit summary]]
			* [[#Do not make complex edits at once\|Do not make complex edits at once]]
			* [[#Announce article rewrites in a talk page\|Announce article rewrites in a talk page]].

	All wiki contributors must assume and expect that other users will check their edits sooner or later, and respect their right to do so by making it as quick and easy as possible by following these rules. Those familiar with collaborative software projects will easily understand the analogy between wiki edit summaries and git commit messages, and between wiki edit diffs and git diffs.		All wiki contributors must assume and expect that other users will check their edits sooner or later, and respect their right to do so by making it as quick and easy as possible by following these rules. Those familiar with collaborative software projects will easily understand the analogy between wiki edit summaries and git commit messages, and between wiki edit diffs and git diffs.

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	== Maintaining ==		== Maintaining ==

			* Add your favorite articles to your watchlist and protect them against counter-productive edits—it is [[#The most important task\|the most important task]].
	* Help patrolling the [[Special:RecentChanges\|Recent Changes]], reporting and fixing [[questionable edits]].		* Help patrolling the [[Special:RecentChanges\|Recent Changes]], reporting and fixing [[questionable edits]].
	* Flag articles with appropriate [[Help:Template#Status\|status templates]], like [[Template:Out of date]], [[Template:Accuracy]], [[Template:Remove]], [[Template:Archive]], etc.		* Flag articles with appropriate [[Help:Template#Status\|status templates]], like [[Template:Out of date]], [[Template:Accuracy]], [[Template:Remove]], [[Template:Archive]], etc.
	* Add your favorite articles to your watchlist and protect them against counter-productive edits—it is [[#The most important task\|the most important task]].
	* Participate in discussions in the various talk pages: most users will be interested in following the most recent posts to generic discussions at [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?namespace=1&title=Special%3ARecentChanges this link]. Maintenance-specific posts are instead listed in [{{fullurl:Special:RecentChanges\|namespace=5;11;13;15}}].		* Participate in discussions in the various talk pages: most users will be interested in following the most recent posts to generic discussions at [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?namespace=1&title=Special%3ARecentChanges this link]. Maintenance-specific posts are instead listed in [{{fullurl:Special:RecentChanges\|namespace=5;11;13;15}}].

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	The [[meta:Help:Edit summary\|edit summary]] is the little text box that is found below the main editing area and just above the ''{{int:savechanges}}'' or ''{{int:savearticle}}'' button. It is very important to always write, in a succinct way, '''what''' has been done and '''why'''. Note that [[Help:Editing#Internal links\|internal wiki links]] do work in edit summaries, so use them to link to any related discussions or articles; similarly, paste any URLs to relevant edit diffs or external resources, such as forum threads or mailing lists.		The [[meta:Help:Edit summary\|edit summary]] is the little text box that is found below the main editing area and just above the ''{{int:savechanges}}'' or ''{{int:savearticle}}'' button. It is very important to always write, in a succinct way, '''what''' has been done and '''why'''. Note that [[Help:Editing#Internal links\|internal wiki links]] do work in edit summaries, so use them to link to any related discussions or articles; similarly, paste any URLs to relevant edit diffs or external resources, such as forum threads or mailing lists.

	Only in case of [[Wikipedia:Help:Minor edit\|minor]] edits, e.g. grammar or orthography corrections or the simple rewording of a sentence, the "why" part can be omitted; analogously, starting a new [[Help:Discussion\|discussion]] or replying to an existing one does not require to restate the message in the edit summary.		Only in case of [[Wikipedia:Help:Minor edit\|minor]] edits, e.g. grammar or orthography corrections or the simple rewording of a sentence, the '''why''' part can be omitted; analogously, starting a new [[Help:Discussion\|discussion]] or replying to an existing one does not require to restate the message in the edit summary.

	{{Note\|When clicking ''{{int:editsection}}'' on a section header, {{ic\|/* ''Section name'' /}} gets prefilled in the summary field. It is not a comment syntax—the text between {{ic\|/}} and {{ic\|*/}} gets turned into a link to a section of the page. Append your edit summary after it.}}

	{{Tip\|		{{Tip\|
			Consider clicking '''{{int:editsection}}''' on a section header: in such case {{ic\|/ ''Section name'' /}} gets prefilled in the summary field. It is not a comment syntax—the text between {{ic\|/}} and {{ic\|*/}} gets turned into a link to a section of the page. Append your edit summary after it.
	* Take a look at the edit summaries in the [[Special:RecentChanges\|Recent Changes]] to get an idea of what you should write in your summary, but be warned that unfortunately not all users are aware of these guidelines.		* Take a look at the edit summaries in the [[Special:RecentChanges\|Recent Changes]] to get an idea of what you should write in your summary, but be warned that unfortunately not all users are aware of these guidelines.
	* Use links like [[Special:Diff/359881/next]] for clickable references to diffs, see [[mw:Help:Diff]] for syntax details.		* Use links like [[Special:Diff/359881/next]] for clickable references to diffs, see [[mw:Help:Diff]] for syntax details.
			* When you rename a section, mention both {{ic\|/* ''Old section name'' /}} and {{ic\|/ ''New section name'' */}} in a summary.
	}}		}}

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	* Help patrolling the [[Special:RecentChanges\|Recent Changes]], reporting and fixing [[questionable edits]].		* Help patrolling the [[Special:RecentChanges\|Recent Changes]], reporting and fixing [[questionable edits]].
	* Flag articles with appropriate [[Help:Template#Status ~~templates~~\|status templates]], like ~~{{ic\|<nowiki>{{~~Out of date~~}}</nowiki>}}~~, ~~{{ic\|<nowiki>{{~~Accuracy~~}}</nowiki>}}~~, ~~{{ic\|<nowiki>{{~~Remove~~}}</nowiki>}}~~, ~~{{ic\|<nowiki>{{~~Archive~~}}</nowiki>}}~~, etc.		* Flag articles with appropriate [[Help:Template#Status\|status templates]], like [[Template:Out of date]], [[Template:Accuracy]], [[Template:Remove]], [[Template:Archive]], etc.
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