Administrators can delete any article that qualifies for speedy deletion outright, but users do not have this possibility. This template is meant for users to tag an article that qualifies for speedy deletion. This way, articles that should be outright deleted will not go overlooked if unnoticed by an administrator.
Usage
The following code should be placed at the top of a page that a user wants to tag for speedy deletion:
{{delete}}
A reason may be provided using any of the following methods:
{{delete|explanatory text}} {{delete|1=explanatory text}} {{delete|reason=explanatory text}}
TemplateData
Administrators can delete any article that qualifies for speedy deletion outright, but users do not have this possibility. This template is meant for users to tag an article that qualifies for speedy deletion. This way, articles that should be outright deleted will not go overlooked if unnoticed by an administrator.
Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
---|---|---|---|---|
reason | reason 1 | Reason why the page should be speedily deleted | Content | suggested |
See also
This template adds articles to Category:Speedy deletion candidates.