Template:AfD in 4 steps
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To list a single article for deletion for the first time, follow this three-step process:
| I. |
Put the deletion tag on the article.
Insert the {{subst:afd1}} tag at the top of the page.
(If the article has been nominated for deletion before, use {{subst:afdx}} instead of {{subst:afd1}}. See Template Talk:afdx. This does not include articles that have only had the {{prod}} tag removed.) |
| II. |
Create the article's deletion discussion page.
The resulting AfD box at the top of the article should contain a link to "Preloaded debate" in the AfD page.
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| III. |
Notify users who monitor AfD discussion.
Copy the tag below, and then click THIS LINK to open the deletion log page. At the bottom of the log page, insert:
replacing PageName appropriately; also include the page's name in your edit summary. Save the page. Your insertion will be automatically expanded to the same form as the preceding lines in the file: {{Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/PageName}}. (If you used template {{subst:afdx}} instead of {{subst:afd1}}, use "PageName (2nd nomination)" instead of "PageName" for a second nomination, etc.). |
| IV. |
Inform the article's creator on their talk page.
Copy the tag below, and paste it at the bottom of the creator's talk page:
replacing PageName with the name of the article that you have nominated for deletion. Save the page. Your message will be automatically expanded, and added to its own section. This warning need not be given if the article is more than four months old, although it may still be considered polite. |
To list multiple related pages for deletion see here.
