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For article talk template messages, see Wikipedia:Template messages/Talk namespace. For items commending users about behavior or contributions, see Wikipedia:Barnstars. These templates replace those at the deprecated Template:TestTemplates.

These templates are placed on talk pages to warn a user against vandalism, convey a standardised message, or to place a standard boilerplate note at the top of a page. You are responsible for ensuring that the template's text is appropriate to the violation: if the template's tone isn't appropriate, don't use the template. They are not a formal system that you have to use: they are a shortcut to typing, nothing more. If you cannot find a template that says what you want to say then go ahead and say it normally.

They are split into two groups of warnings: single issue templates, which are one off messages usually to provide information hints and tips, and multi-level warnings are usually issued for edits that in one form or other do not meet Wikipedia's criteria or policies and can be issued with varying levels of severity. On the top of each table is a link to a details page for both sets of warnings.

Remember:

  • always substitute messages by adding "subst:" before the name of the template, so that the message does not change from what the user originally saw and perhaps responded to, and
  • try to give the level of the template you have used (and preferably the name: for example, "error3", "v2", "d1") in your edit summary, so that other users know what templates have been used.

If you want to change the name of a series, or propose a new multi-level series, make sure to leave a note about it on WT:UTM, so that it can be fully integrated as a warning template, if there are no major objections.


Multi level templates

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  • Level 1 – Assumes good faith. Generally includes "Welcome to Wikipedia" or some variant.
  • Level 2 – No faith assumption
  • Level 3 – Assumes bad faith; cease and desist
  • Level 4 – Assumes bad faith; strong cease and desist, last warning
  • Level 4im – Assumes bad faith; strong cease and desist, first and only warning

Usual warnings

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Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 4im
Editing tests {{subst:uw-test1}} {{subst:uw-test2}} {{subst:uw-test3}} Escalate ↓ Escalate ↓
Vandalism {{subst:uw-vandalism1}} {{subst:uw-vandalism2}} {{subst:uw-vandalism3}} {{subst:uw-vandalism4}} {{subst:uw-vandalism4im}}
Page blanking, removal of content or templates {{subst:uw-delete1}} {{subst:uw-delete2}} {{subst:uw-delete3}} {{subst:uw-delete4}} {{subst:uw-delete4im}}
Adding spam links {{subst:uw-spam1}} {{subst:uw-spam2}} {{subst:uw-spam3}} {{subst:uw-spam4}} {{subst:uw-spam4im}}

Complete list of warnings

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Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 4im
Various types of nonconstructive edits
Vandalism {{subst:uw-vandalism1}} {{subst:uw-vandalism2}} {{subst:uw-vandalism3}} {{subst:uw-vandalism4}} {{subst:uw-vandalism4im}}
Editing tests {{subst:uw-test1}} {{subst:uw-test2}} {{subst:uw-test3}} {{subst:uw-vandalism4}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Page blanking, removal of content or templates {{subst:uw-delete1}} {{subst:uw-delete2}} {{subst:uw-delete3}} {{subst:uw-delete4}} {{subst:uw-delete4im}}
Using improper humor {{subst:uw-joke1}} {{subst:uw-joke2}} {{subst:uw-joke3}} {{subst:uw-joke4}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Creating inappropriate pages {{subst:uw-create1}} {{subst:uw-create2}} {{subst:uw-create3}} {{subst:uw-create4}} {{subst:uw-create4im}}
Uploading inappropriate images {{subst:uw-upload1}} {{subst:uw-upload2}} {{subst:uw-upload3}} {{subst:uw-upload4}} {{subst:uw-upload4im}}
Image-related vandalism {{subst:uw-image1}} {{subst:uw-image2}} {{subst:uw-image3}} {{subst:uw-image4}} {{subst:uw-image4im}}
Adding promotions of objects or ideologies (also spam)
Adding spam links {{subst:uw-spam1}} {{subst:uw-spam2}} {{subst:uw-spam3}} {{subst:uw-spam4}} {{subst:uw-spam4im}}
Using Wikipedia for advertising or promotion {{subst:uw-ad1}} {{subst:uw-ad2}} {{subst:uw-ad3}} {{subst:uw-ad4}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Not adhering to neutral point of view {{subst:uw-npov1}} {{subst:uw-npov2}} {{subst:uw-npov3}} {{subst:uw-npov4}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Inserting factual inaccuracies and/or libel
Addition of unsourced material without proper citations {{subst:uw-unsor1}} {{subst:uw-unsor2}} {{subst:uw-unsor3}} {{subst:uw-vandalism4}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Introducing deliberate factual errors {{subst:uw-error1}} {{subst:uw-error2}} {{subst:uw-error3}} {{subst:uw-vandalism4}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Adding unreferenced controversial information about living persons {{subst:uw-biog1}} {{subst:uw-biog2}} {{subst:uw-biog3}} {{subst:uw-biog4}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Defamation not specifically directed {{subst:uw-defam1}} {{subst:uw-defam2}} {{subst:uw-defam3}} {{subst:uw-defam4}} {{subst:uw-defam4im}}
Unaccepted practices, unilateral action against policies or guidelines
Censorship of material {{subst:uw-uncen1}} {{subst:uw-uncen2}} {{subst:uw-uncen3}} {{subst:uw-vandalism4}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Formatting, date, language, etc (Manual of style) {{subst:uw-mos1}} {{subst:uw-mos2}} {{subst:uw-mos3}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Page moves {{subst:uw-move1}} {{subst:uw-move2}} {{subst:uw-move3}} {{subst:uw-move4}} {{subst:uw-move4im}}
Using talk page as forum {{subst:uw-chat1}} {{subst:uw-chat2}} {{subst:uw-chat3}} {{subst:uw-chat4}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Refactoring others' talk page comments {{subst:uw-tpv1}} {{subst:uw-tpv2}} {{subst:uw-tpv3}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Removing {{afd}} templates {{subst:uw-afd1}} {{subst:uw-afd2}} {{subst:uw-afd3}} {{subst:uw-afd4}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Removing {{speedy deletion}} templates {{subst:uw-speedy1}} {{subst:uw-speedy2}} {{subst:uw-speedy3}} {{subst:uw-speedy4}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Behavior towards editors and articles
Personal attack directed at a specific editor {{subst:uw-npa1}} {{subst:uw-npa2}} {{subst:uw-npa3}} {{subst:uw-npa4}} {{subst:uw-npa4im}}
Not assuming good faith {{subst:uw-agf1}} {{subst:uw-agf2}} {{subst:uw-agf3}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Ownership of articles {{subst:uw-own1}} {{subst:uw-own2}} {{subst:uw-own3}} Wikipedia:UTM/NA
Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 4im

Blocks

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Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (Indefinite)
Blocks {{subst:uw-block1}} {{subst:uw-block2}} {{subst:uw-block3}}
Anonymous Block {{subst:uw-ablock}}
Spam Block {{subst:uw-sblock}}
Vandalism Block {{subst:uw-vblock}}
Delete Block {{subst:uw-dblock}}
3RR Block {{subst:uw-3block}}
Username Block {{subst:uw-ublock}}
Legal Threat Block {{subst:uw-lblock}}

Single level templates

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Warnings and Notices

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Notices Warnings
Description Template Description Template
Creating double redirects through bad page moves {{subst:uw-2redirect}} Potentially violating the three revert rule {{subst:uw-3rr}}
Bad AIV report {{subst:uw-aiv}} Blatant vandalism {{subst:uw-bv}}
Adding signatures to article space {{subst:uw-articlesig}} Canvassing {{subst:uw-canvass}}
Creating autobiographies {{subst:uw-autobiography}} Copyright violation {{subst:uw-copyright}}
Adding incorrect categories {{subst:uw-badcat}} Linking to copyrighted works violation {{subst:uw-copyright-link}}
"Biting" newcomers {{subst:uw-bite}} Creating hoaxes {{subst:uw-hoax}}
Cut and paste moves {{subst:uw-c&pmove}} Making legal threats {{subst:uw-legal}}
Conflict of Interest {{subst:uw-coi}} Long term pattern of vandalism {{subst:uw-longterm}}
Unnecessarily changing date formats {{subst:uw-date}} Usage of multiple IPs {{subst:uw-multipleIPs}}
Not using edit summary {{subst:uw-editsummary}} Personal info {{subst:uw-pinfo}}
Not communicating in English {{subst:uw-english}} Creating malicious redirects {{subst:uw-redirect}}
Italicize books, films, albums, magazines, TV series, etc within articles {{subst:uw-italicize}} Userpage vandalism {{subst:uw-upv}}
Unnecessarily changing between British and American English {{subst:uw-lang}} Adding useless trivia {{subst:uw-trivia}}
For excessive addition of redlinks or repeated blue links {{subst:uw-linking}} Using inaccurate or inappropriate edit summaries {{subst:uw-wrongsummary}}
Incorrect use of minor edits check box {{subst:uw-minor}} Improper use of warning or blocking template {{subst:uw-tempabuse}}
Uploading replaceable non-free images {{subst:uw-nonfree}}
Do not report complex abuse to AIV {{subst:uw-notaiv}}
We use consensus, not voting {{subst:uw-notvote}}
Use preview button to avoid mistakes {{subst:uw-preview}}
Removal of the Sandbox header {{subst:uw-sandbox}}
Reverting self tests {{subst:uw-selfrevert}}


Wikipedia is not a social network (e.g., MySpace, Facebook) {{subst:uw-socialnetwork}}
Remember to subst: templates {{subst:uw-subst}}
Talk in article {{subst:uw-talkinarticle}}
Not signing posts {{subst:uw-tilde}}
Reporting of username to WP:UAA not accepted. {{subst:uw-uaa}}
Warning vandals {{subst:uw-warn}}
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Page headers Images Discussions and editing

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{{subst:hostname|hostname}}

{{subst:anonblock|Optional comments}}

{{subst:schoolblock|Optional comments}}

{{subst:unblock|Reason}}

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{{subst:Repeat vandal}}

{{subst:UploaderHints}}

{{subst:nsd}} if an image has no source indicated

{{subst:nld}} if an image has a source but no licensing information

{{subst:orfud}} if an image has a fair use tag but isn't used in any articles

{{subst:rfu}} if an image has a fair use tag but could be replaced by a free image

{{subst:frn}} if an image has no fair use rationale and was uploaded after May 4, 2006

{{subst:image copyright|Image:name}}

{{subst:image source|Image:name}}

{{subst:idw|Image:image_name}}

{{subst:idw-cp|Image:name}}

{{subst:idw-pui|Image:name}}

{{subst:Idw-sd|Image:name}}

{{subst:idw-uo|Image:name}}

{{subst:images on userboxes}}

{{subst:name your images|Image:name}}

{{subst:replaceable 2}}

{{subst:uw-imagepermission|Image:name}}

{{subst:un-commons|Image:name}}

{{subst:notyours}}

{{subst:talkheader}}

{{subst:notaforum}}

{{subst:minor}}

{{subst:preview}}

{{subst:SpellCheck}}

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{{subst:edit summary}}

{{subst:Google bug|Article}}

{{subst:noprotection}}

{{subst:nothanks}}

New user Deletion notifications Other notifications
See also Wikipedia:Welcome templates
and Wikipedia:Welcome template table

{{subst:welcome}}

{{subst:W-basic}}

{{subst:W-shout}}

{{subst:W-short}}

{{subst:W-link}}

{{subst:W-graphical}}

{{subst:W-screen}}

{{subst:welcome2}}

{{subst:welcomecookie|me=your username}}

{{subst:WelcomeShout|Your username}}

{{subst:welcome5}}

{{subst:Welcome - Copyright}}

{{subst:Hi and Go}}

{{subst:welcomeip|Your username}}

{{subst:welcomenpov}}

{{subst:welcomeshort}}

{{subst:welcomespam}}

{{subst:welcome-anon}}

{{subst:Firstarticle}}

{{subst:Firstredirect}}

{{subst:UsernameConcern}}

{{subst:UsernameDiscussion}}

{{subst:UsernameAllowed}}

{{subst:nn-userfy|Article}}

{{subst:Nonsensepages|Article}}

CSD nominations

CSD deletions:

PROD nominations

AFD nominations

Placement and removal of CSD tags:

Meta-templates

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Description All levels
Gives title and date to make it quicker to warn users {{subst:AntiVandal}}
Smaller header, unrequired parameters {{subst:mwarn}}
{{AntiVandal}} specially formulated for VandalProof {{subst:VPwarn}}


See also

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