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'''Requested moves''' is a process for requesting the retitling (moving) of an article, template, or project page on Misplaced Pages. For information on retitling files, categories, and other items, see '']''.
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⚫ {{Shortcut|WP:RM|WP:REQMOVE}}
'''Requested moves''' is a place for requesting the retitling of an article, a template, or a page in the Misplaced Pages namespace. Any logged-in user who has been registered for more than four days and has made at least ten edits can use the '''''' tab located at the top of each page to perform simple moves (see ]). Unregistered users and users not yet confirmed may request moves here. Administrator help is required in some situations, such moves can also be listed here.


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In some situations the appropriateness of a move may be under dispute, and discussion is necessary in order to reach a ]. There is no obligation to list such move requests here; discussions of page moves can always be carried out at the article's talk page without adding an entry. This page may be seen as a place to advertise move debates that would benefit from wider community input, or for users to request assistance from administrators in moving pages.
Before moving a page or requesting a move, please review the ''']''' and the guidelines on ''']'''.


Any ] user can move a page using the ] in the ]; see ] for more information. If you have no reason to expect a dispute concerning a move, ] and move the page. However, it may not always be possible or desirable to do this:
Most move requests are processed by a handful of regular contributors who are familiar with ], nonbinding precedents, and ]. Two pages often cited during move discussions, which you might want to familiarize yourself with before making your request, are our naming convention regarding ] and our guideline on ]. Requests are generally processed after seven days, although backlogs of a few days develop occasionally. If there is a clear consensus after this time, the request will be closed and acted upon. If not, the closer may choose to re-list the request to allow time for consensus to develop, or close it as "no consensus". The processes involved in closing requests, performing moves and necessary tidying tasks when a move is performed can be viewed at ].


* Technical reasons may prevent a move; for example, a page may already exist at the target title and require deletion, or the page may be ]. In such cases, see '']''.
==Processes beyond the scope of this page==
* Requests to revert recent, undiscussed, controversial moves may be made at ]. If the new name has not become the stable title, the undiscussed move will be reverted. If the new name has become the stable title, a requested move will be needed to determine the article's proper location.
⚫ Separate processes exist for moving certain types of pages, and for changes other than page moves:
* A title may be disputed, and discussion may be necessary to reach ]: see '']''. The requested moves process is not mandatory, and sometimes an informal discussion at the article's talk page can help reach consensus.
* A page ''should not be moved'' and a new move discussion should not be opened when there is already an open move request on a talk page. Instead, please participate in the open discussion.
* Unregistered and new (not yet ]) users are unable to move pages.


Requests are typically processed after seven days. If consensus supports the move at or after this time, a reviewer will perform it. If there is a consensus not to move the page, the request will be closed as "not moved." When consensus remains unclear, the request may be relisted to allow more time, or closed as "no consensus". See ] for more details on the process.
⚫ *'''Renaming a category''' - propose the move at ].
⚫ *'''Renaming a stub template''' - propose the move at ].
⚫ *'''Merging two articles''' - make a request at ] or ] and do it yourself.
⚫ *'''Requesting that page histories be merged''' - list them at ].


] can be used to contest the outcome of a move request ''as long as all steps are followed''. If a discussion on the closer's talk page does not resolve an issue, then a move review will evaluate the close of the move discussion to determine whether or not the contested close was reasonable and consistent with the ].<includeonly>__TOC__</includeonly>
==Requesting uncontroversial moves==
If the move you are suggesting is uncontroversial and technically possible, please feel free to ''']'''. If you cannot move the page yourself, then request it below. Moves are possible (for registered users with accounts over four days old and ten edits) when the desired name is a ], or in cases where the target is a ''simple redirect''—a redirect to the current title, with no prior versions in its ], and the page not ]. After moving a page, update its text to reflect the new title.


==When not to use this page==
If the only obstacle to an uncontroversial move is a navigation aid (e.g., a redirect or an unnecessary disambiguation page with a minor edit history), the template {{tl|db-move}} can be used instead to have that page deleted under ]. Note that this template requires two parameters: '''<nowiki>{{db-move|page to be moved here|reason for move}}</nowiki>'''.
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⚫ Separate processes exist for moving certain types of pages, and for changes other than page moves:
If there has been any past debate about the best title for the page, or if anyone ''could'' reasonably disagree with the move, then treat it as controversial. Otherwise, post your request in the ] of this page. If the page has recently been moved without discussion, then you may revert the move and initiate a discussion of the move on the talk page of the article. (See also: ].) If this reversion requires administrator assistance, it is also eligible to be listed here. When listing this kind of request, please include a link showing that you have attempted to discuss the page move first.

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==Requesting potentially controversial moves==
===Requesting a single page move===
Create a section at the bottom of the talk page of the page you have requested to be moved. It should be formatted like this:

<div style="border:2px inset #222222;padding:4px;margin:1em;background-color:white;font-family:'Courier New', Courier, monospace; width:50%">

<nowiki>== Requested move ==</nowiki>

<nowiki>{{subst:move|NewName}} A short reason for page name change. --~~~~</nowiki>

</div>


*'''Making an uncontroversial move''' – if you can, ] and ]! If you can't, see '']''.
The name of the section does not necessarily need to be "Requested move", though it is suggested. "NewName" is what you want the new name of the page to be.
⚫ *'''Renaming a category''' – propose the move at ].
⚫ *'''Renaming a stub template''' – propose the move at ].
*'''Renaming an image or other file''' – see {{section link|Misplaced Pages:Moving a page|Moving a file page}}.
*'''Moves from draft namespace or user space to article space''' – '''Unconfirmed users:''' add <code>{{tlf|subst:submit}}</code> to the top of the article. See ]. '''Confirmed users''': Move the page yourself.
⚫ *'''Merging two articles''' – make a request at ], or ] and ].
*'''Splitting an article''' – make a request at ], or ] and ].
⚫ *'''Requesting that page histories be merged''' – list them at ].
*'''Contesting a move request close''' – use the ] process.


⚫ ]
This can also be done by clicking the "new section" tab on the talk page and inserting '''<nowiki>{{subst:RMtalk|Proposed new name|Reason for move.}}</nowiki>''' Note that the Subject/headline should be left blank, as the heading, Requested move, is created along with a location for survey and discussion by this template, and that the template must be ]. The template will also automatically include your signature.


===Requesting multiple page moves=== ==Undiscussed moves==
⚫ {{Shortcut|WP:RMUM|WP:BOLDMOVE}}
On one of the talk pages of the affected articles, create a request and format it as below. The following is an example for three pages:
] editors may move a page without discussion if all of the following apply:


* No article exists at the new target title;
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* There has been no previous discussion about the title of the page that expressed any objection to a new title; and
<nowiki>== Requested move ==</nowiki>
* It seems unlikely that anyone would reasonably disagree with the move.


If you disagree with a prior bold move, and the new title has not been ], you may revert the move yourself. If you cannot revert the move for technical reasons, then you may
<nowiki>{{movereq</nowiki><br />
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<nowiki>| multiple = yes</nowiki><br />
<nowiki>| current1 = Current title of page 1</nowiki><br />
<nowiki>| new1 = New title for page 1</nowiki><br />
<nowiki>| current2 = Current title of page 2</nowiki><br />
<nowiki>| new2 = New title for page 2</nowiki><br />
<nowiki>| current3 = New title for page 3</nowiki><br />
<nowiki>| new3 = New title for page 3</nowiki><br />
<nowiki>}}</nowiki><br /><br /><nowiki>
] → ] — A short reason for page name changes. --~~~~</nowiki><br /><nowiki>
* ] → ]</nowiki><br /><nowiki>
* ] → ]</nowiki><br /><nowiki>
</nowiki></div>


] are ], so if you make a bold move and it is reverted, '''do not''' make the move again. Instead, follow the procedures laid out in ].
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Latest revision as of 15:47, 20 December 2024

Requested moves is a process for requesting the retitling (moving) of an article, template, or project page on Misplaced Pages. For information on retitling files, categories, and other items, see § When not to use this page.

Before moving a page or requesting a move, please review the article titling policy and the guidelines on primary topics.

Any autoconfirmed user can move a page using the "Move" option in the editing toolbar; see how to move a page for more information. If you have no reason to expect a dispute concerning a move, be bold and move the page. However, it may not always be possible or desirable to do this:

  • Technical reasons may prevent a move; for example, a page may already exist at the target title and require deletion, or the page may be protected from moves. In such cases, see § Requesting technical moves.
  • Requests to revert recent, undiscussed, controversial moves may be made at WP:RM/TR. If the new name has not become the stable title, the undiscussed move will be reverted. If the new name has become the stable title, a requested move will be needed to determine the article's proper location.
  • A title may be disputed, and discussion may be necessary to reach consensus: see § Requesting controversial and potentially controversial moves. The requested moves process is not mandatory, and sometimes an informal discussion at the article's talk page can help reach consensus.
  • A page should not be moved and a new move discussion should not be opened when there is already an open move request on a talk page. Instead, please participate in the open discussion.
  • Unregistered and new (not yet autoconfirmed) users are unable to move pages.

Requests are typically processed after seven days. If consensus supports the move at or after this time, a reviewer will perform it. If there is a consensus not to move the page, the request will be closed as "not moved." When consensus remains unclear, the request may be relisted to allow more time, or closed as "no consensus". See Misplaced Pages:Requested moves/Closing instructions for more details on the process.

Misplaced Pages:Move review can be used to contest the outcome of a move request as long as all steps are followed. If a discussion on the closer's talk page does not resolve an issue, then a move review will evaluate the close of the move discussion to determine whether or not the contested close was reasonable and consistent with the spirit and intent of common practice, policies, and guidelines.

When not to use this page

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Separate processes exist for moving certain types of pages, and for changes other than page moves:

Undiscussed moves

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Autoconfirmed editors may move a page without discussion if all of the following apply:

  • No article exists at the new target title;
  • There has been no previous discussion about the title of the page that expressed any objection to a new title; and
  • It seems unlikely that anyone would reasonably disagree with the move.

If you disagree with a prior bold move, and the new title has not been in place for a long time, you may revert the move yourself. If you cannot revert the move for technical reasons, then you may request a technical move.

Move wars are disruptive, so if you make a bold move and it is reverted, do not make the move again. Instead, follow the procedures laid out in § Requesting controversial and potentially controversial moves.

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