Template:Cleanup/doc
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Usage
This is {{Cleanup}}.
Place this template at the top of pages needing cleanup. If concerning a particular section of a page, please this template ate the top of the section.
If suitable, this can hurt badly. Cleanup|more specific cleanup template]]. Because this tag is general, identify the specific problems on the page's talk page. The template might be removed if it is not possible to identify what needs to be cleaned up.
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| Category | Template:Error |
| Template | Template:Error |
The descriptor (on the preceding "template") can be changed from its default using the first parameter, for instance {{Cleanup|section}} or {{Cleanup|disambiguation page}}.
This template can include the date it was applied to each page using the date parameter, for example, {{Cleanup|date=April 2026}}. If the parameter is omitted it will be added by a bot. Pages needing clean-up are categorized by the date they are identified.
The reason parameter, {{Cleanup|reason=reason}} may be used to explain the purpose of identifying the page for clean-up, but it is better to use the talk page for this purpose, as other users can comment and discuss improvements.
Add a new section to the talk page explaining the type and extent of clean-up required so editors will know what to address, and when to remove this template.
This template is a self-reference.
Do not substitute this template.
Use this tag when the article needs improvement per WP:BETTER. Articles that violate policy need more direct action.
Categorization
This template will pages on which it is used to a specific category containing pages needing cleanup or a dated subcategory thereof.
Alternative
If the problem is correctable with the skills you already possess, consider being bold and fixing it yourself, rather than applying this template and leaving it for someone else to clean up.
See also
- {{Multiple issues}}
- {{Spacing}}
- {{Cleanup-image}} – For images that need clean-up.
- {{Cleanup-afd}} - For AfD discussions that closed as "keep," but require cleanup.