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| :''For guidance on merging and moving pages, see ''']''', ''']''' and ''']''' | |||
| A '''text move''' involves two steps: | |||
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| Those who do '''not''' want to start an ] should avoid reverting a text move. It's better to to discuss the disputed passage with other contributors. | |||
| ==Overview== | |||
| A '''text move''' alters the position of text at Misplaced Pages. It can be done in a single operation within an article or article section. | |||
| Text move can also mean that a portion of text is moved to another page, for example to the related talk page. It involves two steps: | |||
| There are certain times and places at Misplaced Pages where this is the rule (this definition is part of a policy proposal used in Mediations). | |||
| ⚫ | *cutting a passage of text from an article; | ||
| :<font color=000099>'''''Question:''''' When you say "revert," do you mean to try to avoid reverting the "source" page (such as the article on Terri Schiavo), where the "cut/copy" occurs or do you mean the "destination" page (such as the talk page where the "paste" occurs? Thanks!--] 23:26, 20 July 2005 (UTC)</font> | |||
| ⚫ | *pasting the text into the other page. | ||
| Editors attempting text moves should not ignore ] nor ] under the ] nor other guidance (e.g. avoidance of cut and paste moves of pages per ]), nor try to force their changes by ]. | |||
| ==Moving to talk pages== | |||
| In some cases{{which}}, it is recommended to move unwanted text to the talk page of the same article, as something of a "backup". This way, the text is not deleted and is still easily accessible, while the article page itself will still be cleaned.<br> | |||
| On ], it has been suggested that text that is identified as apparent nonsense can be moved to the talk page. But this is often unnecessary and is just one of the ways of dealing with nonsense text. | |||
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- For guidance on merging and moving pages, see Misplaced Pages:Merging, Misplaced Pages:Moving a page and Misplaced Pages:Copying within Misplaced Pages
 | This is an essay. It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Misplaced Pages contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of Misplaced Pages's policies or guidelines, as it has not been thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. |
Overview
A text move alters the position of text at Misplaced Pages. It can be done in a single operation within an article or article section.
Text move can also mean that a portion of text is moved to another page, for example to the related talk page. It involves two steps:
- cutting a passage of text from an article;
- pasting the text into the other page.
Editors attempting text moves should not ignore consensus nor copyright obligations under the GFDL nor other guidance (e.g. avoidance of cut and paste moves of pages per WP:MOVE), nor try to force their changes by edit warring.
Moving to talk pages
In some cases, it is recommended to move unwanted text to the talk page of the same article, as something of a "backup". This way, the text is not deleted and is still easily accessible, while the article page itself will still be cleaned.
On one of the Misplaced Pages guideline pages, it has been suggested that text that is identified as apparent nonsense can be moved to the talk page. But this is often unnecessary and is just one of the ways of dealing with nonsense text.