Wikipedia:New pages patrol/Template namespace checklist

Template namespace checklist

 * Common reasons for speedy deletion of new templates
 * G2 - test pages.
 * G6 - for pages created in the wrong namespace. If useful, consider moving the page to the correct namespace without leaving a redirect. or . Notifying creator with  can be helpful (Twinkle does not notify for G6 deletions, so this must be done manually).
 * G11 - adverts. You'd be surprised at how common these are, in template-space for some reason. Usually eligible for G6, but this is faster.


 * Common easy template types
 * Did you know nominations: if the nomination is properly formatted and transcluded, simply mark as patrolled, otherwise, if more than a few minutes old, consider contacting the author.
 * Taxoboxes: if not obviously broken, just mark as patrolled, these are usually fine.
 * Documentation subpages, sandboxes, and test cases: generally mark as patrolled unless there are glaring problems - even while evaluating the parent template's suitability (if they were created at the same time). If orphaned, consider talking to the author or nominating for WP:G8 (subpages with no parent page).
 * Attached KML: it's kinda silly that this is in template-space, but just mark it as patrolled.


 * Otherwise:
 * If the template has already existed for a few days, check if it has any transclusions (or if it is subst-only). If it has no transclusions, but is not subst-only, consider nominating it for deletion at templates for discussion.


 * Common cleanup/maintenance tasks for new templates:
 * WikiProjects - tag as normal
 * CLASS = template
 * IMPORTANCE = N/A, not low
 * Add documentation, if it doesn't exist.
 * Use  at the bottom of the template, then create a documentation subpage. If the documentation is just noincluded on the template, move it to the subpage.
 * Add template categories on this subpage.
 * Add categories
 * Category names for templates usually end with "navigational boxes" or "templates".
 * Do not put templates in article categories.{{efn}|Categorization}}
 * Don't use HotCat on templates.
 * Put template categories the documentation subpages in the appropriate location (usually, between  tags).


 * Notes