How to Delete a Page in MediaWiki
Go to the article that you intend to delete., Click the delete button., Choose a deletion reason from the drop down box., Click the delete button.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to the article that you intend to delete.
Usually there is a policy, but in the end, it's up to your judgement to decide if it should be deleted. -
Step 2: Click the delete button.
The position of it depends on the skin you are using. , If a pre-existing reason doesn't apply, or you have a different reason, enter that in the text box.
Then choose if you want to watch the page. , The page will now be no longer accessible from the web, and will be in the deletion log. -
Step 3: Choose a deletion reason from the drop down box.
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Step 4: Click the delete button.
Detailed Guide
Usually there is a policy, but in the end, it's up to your judgement to decide if it should be deleted.
The position of it depends on the skin you are using. , If a pre-existing reason doesn't apply, or you have a different reason, enter that in the text box.
Then choose if you want to watch the page. , The page will now be no longer accessible from the web, and will be in the deletion log.
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