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This template is used to mark a page, file, or template for deletion when there is clear consensus that the page should be deleted, but a technical reason prevents deletion at this time. It serves as a warning to users not to use the template or file as it may be removed in the near future.

The most common reason to use this template is when a file pending deletion is used on interwikis, as deleting the file would cause its usage on other wikis to break. In general, page content should not be deleted, simply put the delete template at the top of the page, or below the redirect for redirects.

Usage

Simple usage of this template is as follows:

{{delete when|criteria to meet before deleting|Reason for deletion}}

In addition, the parameter |priority= can be set to make this page sort higher in the category.

See also

• {{delete}}: Use when a page does not have a clear consensus for deletion
• {{speedy delete}}: Use when there is clear consensus to delete a page and no technical reason preventing deletion.