Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/Resources

Leaving answers as to why an article can or can not be created on Articles for Creation can be a tedious and repetitive task. Therefore, User:Deskana made some templates that make this task easier. Other users have since added more templates.

Please remember to use the '''subst:''' command. It reduces server load (see WP:SUBST).

These templates are used when reviewing anonymous users' Articles for Creation submissions.

Templates used with redirect requests

What to type	Where to type it	What will appear
{{subst:afc a}} or {{subst:afc top|accept}}	At the top of accepted entries, just below the section heading	This request for creation has been accepted. Please do not modify it. This is an archived discussion. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section.
{{subst:afc r}} or {{subst:afc top}}	At the top of declined entries, just below the section heading	This request for creation has been declined. Please do not modify it. This is an archived discussion. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section.
{{subst:afc b}}	At the very bottom of accepted or declined entries. Forms the bottom of the {{afc a}} or {{afc b}} box.	See above.
{{subst:afc redirect}}	When a redirect request is accepted.	Redirect created. Thank you for your contribution to Wikipedia!
{{subst:afc redirect|New title}}	When a redirect request is accepted but at a different title.	Redirect created. You can find it at New title. Thank you for your contribution to Wikipedia!
{{subst:afc notarget}}	When declining a request without a valid target for the redirect.	Template:Afc notarget
{{WPAFC}}	On the talk page of articles created through AFC.

Decision templates

These templates are used to explain your decision on an article to the submitter and to other reviewers. You never have to use a decision template; you can just write out your description in your own words instead. Your decision (whether or not you use a template) should be placed at the end of the submission, just before the {{subst:afc b}} template. Don't forget to sign your decisions with ~~~~, whether or not you use a template.

Decision templates for accepted articles

What to type	When to use it	What will appear
{{subst:afc accept}}	When you accept an article from an anonymous user	The article you submitted to Articles for creation has been created. Congratulations, and thank you for helping expand the scope of Wikipedia! We hope you will continue making quality contributions. Since you have made at least 10 edits over more than four days, you can now create articles yourself without posting a request. However, you may continue submitting work to Articles for creation if you prefer. If you have any questions, you are welcome to ask at the help desk. Once you have made at least 10 edits and had an account for at least four days, you will have the option to create articles yourself without posting a request to Articles for creation. If you would like to help us improve this process, please consider . Thanks again, and happy editing!
{{subst:afc accept|Name}}	When you accept an article, but put it at a different title.	Name, which you submitted to Articles for creation, has been created. Congratulations, and thank you for helping expand the scope of Wikipedia! We hope you will continue making quality contributions. Since you have made at least 10 edits over more than four days, you can now create articles yourself without posting a request. However, you may continue submitting work to Articles for creation if you prefer. If you have any questions, you are welcome to ask at the help desk. Once you have made at least 10 edits and had an account for at least four days, you will have the option to create articles yourself without posting a request to Articles for creation. If you would like to help us improve this process, please consider . Thanks again, and happy editing!
{{subst:afc redirect}}	When you accept a redirect from an anonymous user	Redirect created. Thank you for your contribution to Wikipedia!
{{subst:afc redirect|Name}}	When you accept a redirect, but put it at a different title.	Redirect created. You can find it at Name. Thank you for your contribution to Wikipedia!
{{subst:afc reguser}}	When you accept an article from a registered user	Template:Afc reguser

Decision templates that can be used for declined articles

Note: These templates are deprecated by {{AFC submission}}. They are retained for historical purposes.

What to type	When to use it	What will appear
{{subst:afc exists}}	Submission already exists on Wikipedia, under the name the submitter used	Template:Afc exists
{{subst:afc exists|John Smith}}	Submission already exists on Wikipedia, under some other name	Template:Afc exists
{{subst:afc mergeto|Climate of London}}	Submission contains useful, verifiable content, but that content belongs in an existing article	Template:Afc mergeto
{{subst:afc v}} or {{subst:afc source}}	Submission has no appropriate sources	Template:Afc source
{{subst:afc bio}}	Submission is about a non-notable person	Template:Afc bio
{{subst:afc nn}}	Submission is about a non-notable subject that doesn't fit into the other pigeonholes	Template:Afc nn
{{subst:afc web}}	Submission is about a non-notable web site	Template:Afc web
{{subst:afc corp}}	Submission is about a non-notable company/corporation	Template:Afc corp
{{subst:afc music}} or {{subst:afc m}} or {{subst:afc band}}	Submission is about a non-notable band or musician	Template:Afc music
{{subst:afc dict}} or {{subst:afc d}}	Submission simply gives the meaning of a word or abbreviation	Template:Afc dict
{{subst:afc context}}	Submission does not explain enough about the subject matter	Template:Afc context
{{subst:afc cv}}	Submission contains a copyright violation. Please delete the copyrighted text in the submission.	Template:Afc cv
{{subst:afc cv-n|http://www.copyvio.com/page.html}}	Submission contains a copyright violation, and you want to point out the source of the copyrighted text. Please delete the copyrighted text in the submission.	Template:Afc cv-n
{{subst:afc blank}} or {{subst:afc empty}}	Submission is blank	Template:Afc blank
{{subst:afc adv}}	Submission is essentially an advertisement	Template:Afc adv
{{subst:afc neo}}	Submission is about a non-notable neologism	Template:Afc neo
{{subst:afc lang}} or {{subst:afc english}}	Submission is in a language other than English	Template:Afc lang
{{subst:afc joke}}	Submission isn't quite patent nonsense, but is definitely a joke	Template:Afc joke
{{subst:afc npov}}	Submission doesn't quite fit spam, but is meant to aggrandize the subject	Template:Afc npov
{{subst:afc not}}	Submission is clearly not suitable material. Please do not use this template without an explanation unless the submission is obviously patent nonsense.	Template:Afc not
{{subst:afc blp}}	Submission is primarily intended to disparage the subject (see CSD G10)	Template:Afc blp

Templates that can be used for undecided articles

What to type	When and where to use it	What will appear
{{afc maybe|This seems barely notable}}	When you can't make up your mind on an article, and want to flag it so that later reviewers will notice it. Place this tag just below the headline. It is better if you do not subst it, to make it easier for a later reviewer to remove it.	The previous reviewer could not decide whether this article is appropriate for creation. The previous reviewer left the following comment: This seems barely notable. Please review the article carefully and, if possible, render a decision on it.
{{afc discuss}} links talk edit	When you can't make up your mind on an article, and want to discuss it with other reviewers. Place this tag below the IP's signature and open a new section in the Discussion Room. It is better if you do not subst it, to make it easier for a later reviewer to remove it. This template puts the page in Category:Wikipedia article creation requests needing further review.	Thank you for your submission. Your article is currently being reviewed by members of WikiProject Articles for creation in the Discussion Room. These discussions usually don't last longer than a day, so you can check back later on the status of your article. If your article is accepted, you will be notified at that time. In the meantime, please continue making quality contributions to Wikipedia and consider creating an account. REVIEWERS: Please read this article carefully and leave your comments in the discussion room. The previous reviewer could not decide if this article should be created, or has other concerns that need to be addressed prior to creation. Thank you for your time.
{{subst:question}} Your question here.	When you wish to ask the submitter a question regarding the submission.	Question: Your question here.
{{subst:afc comment|Your question here.}}	When you wish to leave a comment for the submitter regarding the submission.	Comment: Your comment here.

Templates that can be used to notify users of created articles

What to type	When and where to use it	What will appear
{{subst:afc talk|The weather in London}}	Used on an IP user's talk page, for notification when an article he or she submitted has been created.	The weather in London, which you submitted to Articles for creation, has been created. Congratulations, and thank you for helping expand the scope of Wikipedia! We hope you will continue making quality contributions. Since you have made at least 10 edits over more than four days, you can now create articles yourself without posting a request. However, you may continue submitting work to Articles for creation if you prefer. If you have any questions, you are welcome to ask at the help desk. Once you have made at least 10 edits and had an account for at least four days, you will have the option to create articles yourself without posting a request to Articles for creation. If you would like to help us improve this process, please consider . Thanks again, and happy editing!

Templates that can be used to mark archive pages

What to type	When and where to use it	What will appear
{{afc n}}	When an AfC archive page contains submissions that have not yet been reviewed by anyone. Place this either at the top of the page, or just above the first unreviewed article. This template places the page in Category:Unreviewed articles for creation request pages.	Not all article submissions on this archive page have yet been evaluated. Locate unreviewed submissions and evaluate as soon as possible.
{{afc c}}	Place this template on Articles for creation Archive pages when all submissions have been evaluated.	[[Category:AfC submissions by date/|]]