("VfD" as used on this page is an abbreviation for "Votes for Deletion".)
To list a single article for deletion for the first time, follow this three-step process:
| I: Put the deletion tag on the article.
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Insert the {{vfd-new}} tag at the top of the page.
- Please do not mark the edit as minor.
- Use the edit summary to indicate the nomination; this can be as simple as "VFD".
- You can check the "Watch this page" box to follow the page in your watchlist. This allows you to notice if the VfD tag is removed by a vandal.
- Save the page.
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| II: Create the article's deletion discussion page.
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Click the link saying "this article's entry" to open the deletion-debate page.
- Copy the following: {{subst:vfd-new2|pg=PAGENAME|text=REASONING — ~~~~}}. Replace PAGENAME with the name of the page you're nominating, and REASONING with an explanation of why you think the page should be deleted. Note that the signature/timestamp characters (~~~~) are placed inside the braces {{ }}, not outside as with standard posts.
- Explanations are important when nominating a page for deletion. While it may be obvious to you why a page should be deleted, not everyone will understand and you should provide a clear but concise explanation. Please remember to sign your comment by putting ~~~~ at the end.
- Consider checking "Watch this page" to follow the progress of the debate.
- Save the page.
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| III: Notify users who monitor VfD discussion.
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Copy the tag below, and then click THIS LINK to open the deletion log page. At the bottom of the log page, insert:
- {{subst:vfd-new3|pg=PAGENAME}}
replacing PAGENAME appropriately.
- Please include the name of the nominated page in the edit summary.
- Save the page. Your insertion will be automatically expanded to the same form as the preceding lines in the file: {{Wikiquote:Votes for deletion/PAGENAME}}.
- Consider also adding {{subst:VFDNote|PAGENAME}} ~~~~ to the talk page of the article's principal contributor(s).
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