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| − | '''Moving (renaming) a page''' means giving it another name. This is done by using the [[Help:Navigation#Page Tabs|tab]] at the top. The tab is | + | '''Moving (renaming) a page''' means giving it another name. This is done by using the [[Help:Navigation#Page Tabs|tab]] at the top. The tab is only visible when you are logged in. Then simply enter the new name and click "{{int:movepagebtn}}". Normally you would want to leave the "{{int:movetalk}}" option ticked. |
If you move page "A" to a new title "B", this operation will do the following: | If you move page "A" to a new title "B", this operation will do the following: | ||
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* The page "A" will change into a [[Help:Redirects|redirect]] to page "B" and page "B" will be "copied" with all the original content. | * The page "A" will change into a [[Help:Redirects|redirect]] to page "B" and page "B" will be "copied" with all the original content. | ||
| − | The second point is important | + | The second point is important: By using the "{{MediaWiki:move}}" feature, you also '''move the editing history''', which is desirable in most situations. The editing history allows people to see how the contents of the page were built up, and who contributed what. If you move contents around by copying and pasting (not using the move feature), you do not achieve this (see also [[Help:Tracking changes]]). |
Before moving, check all the pages that are linking to the page you want to move. You can do this in the list in the "{{MediaWiki:whatlinkshere}}" feature, which can be accessed through the link in the {{MediaWiki:toolbox}} (at bottom of the [[Help:Navigation#Sidebar|sidebar]] on the left). The move operation usually '''leaves behind a redirect''' (see [[Help:Redirects]]), it should not result in any broken links, however you might want to hunt down pages or other redirects which link in to the redirect, and change their text to link directly to the new title. | Before moving, check all the pages that are linking to the page you want to move. You can do this in the list in the "{{MediaWiki:whatlinkshere}}" feature, which can be accessed through the link in the {{MediaWiki:toolbox}} (at bottom of the [[Help:Navigation#Sidebar|sidebar]] on the left). The move operation usually '''leaves behind a redirect''' (see [[Help:Redirects]]), it should not result in any broken links, however you might want to hunt down pages or other redirects which link in to the redirect, and change their text to link directly to the new title. | ||
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== Proposing a move == | == Proposing a move == | ||
| − | If you move a page that might cause upset or could be controversial, propose the move first. Do this by leaving a note giving your reasons on the [[Help: | + | If you move a page that might cause upset or could be controversial, propose the move first. Do this by leaving a note giving your reasons on the [[Help:Discussion page|discussion/talk page]]. At the same time, include the [[Template:Move|messagebox Move]] on top of the page. Do so, especially if you are not the original creator of the page. |
== Undo a move == | == Undo a move == | ||
| − | As with all wiki editing, a move operation can be reversed | + | As with all wiki editing, a move operation can be reversed. To reverse a move operation, simply move the page back, e.g. move page "B" back to "A". |
| − | The page title "B" will still be left behind, as a redirect from "B" to "A" | + | The page title "B" will still be left behind, as a redirect from "B" to "A". |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 02:07, 20 January 2014
Moving (renaming) a page means giving it another name. This is done by using the tab at the top. The tab is only visible when you are logged in. Then simply enter the new name and click "Move page". Normally you would want to leave the "Move associated talk page" option ticked.
If you move page "A" to a new title "B", this operation will do the following:
- Renames the title of page "A" as "B"
- Renames all the editing history of page "A" as of page "B" as well
- The page "A" will change into a redirect to page "B" and page "B" will be "copied" with all the original content.
The second point is important: By using the "Move" feature, you also move the editing history, which is desirable in most situations. The editing history allows people to see how the contents of the page were built up, and who contributed what. If you move contents around by copying and pasting (not using the move feature), you do not achieve this (see also Help:Tracking changes).
Before moving, check all the pages that are linking to the page you want to move. You can do this in the list in the "What links here" feature, which can be accessed through the link in the Tools (at bottom of the sidebar on the left). The move operation usually leaves behind a redirect (see Help:Redirects), it should not result in any broken links, however you might want to hunt down pages or other redirects which link in to the redirect, and change their text to link directly to the new title.
If you do not want to create a redirect, uncheck the box (you will need to have the user right suppressredirect (administrator) to do so). This is only useful in rare cases. If you are not sure, keep the box for redirect checked.
Proposing a move
If you move a page that might cause upset or could be controversial, propose the move first. Do this by leaving a note giving your reasons on the discussion/talk page. At the same time, include the messagebox Move on top of the page. Do so, especially if you are not the original creator of the page.
Undo a move
As with all wiki editing, a move operation can be reversed. To reverse a move operation, simply move the page back, e.g. move page "B" back to "A".
The page title "B" will still be left behind, as a redirect from "B" to "A".
