Template:Cfd/doc

If a single category:

• {{tlxs|Cfd}}

If a group of similar categories or a category and its subcategories, use an umbrella nomination:

• {{tlxs|Cfd|{{var|SectionName}}}}

:SectionName is the joint discussion section. It may be a category name, or any other unique name that reflects the nominations.

::Note that where the {{var|SectionName}} includes the category prefix, it must specified:

::*{{tlxs|Cfd|Category:Bishops}} – with category prefix

::*{{tlxs|Cfd|Bishops and archbishops categories}} – without category

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A parameter is available to propose something more narrowly tailored than outright deletion:

{{para|type}} – something other than "deletion"; noun/gerund, lower-case (replaces the word "deletion" in "This category is being considered for deletion.")

Examples:

• {{tlxs|Cfd|type{{=}}containerization}}
• {{tlxs|Cfd|type{{=}}navboxification}}
• {{tlxs|Cfd|type{{=}}rescoping}}
• {{tlxs|Cfd|type{{=}}cleanup discussion}}
• {{tlxs|Cfd|type{{=}}expansion}}
• {{tlxs|Cfd|type{{=}}subcategorization}}

Can be used with the {{var|SectionName}}:

• {{tlxs|Cfd|type{{=}}containerization|Bishops and archbishops categories}}

All of these presently categorize articles in :Category:Categories for general discussion.

{{strong|Note:}} {{em|There are already specialized templates for most common CfD actions:}}

• {{tlx|Cfc}} – convert to article (other than a list)
• {{tlx|Cfr}} – rename
• {{tlx|Cfl}} – listify
• {{tlx|Cfm}} – merge (including upmerge)
• {{tlx|Cfs}} – split

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