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diff --git a/raw-wiki-dump/WikiDeletePage.md b/raw-wiki-dump/WikiDeletePage.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..49fcbfb --- /dev/null +++ b/raw-wiki-dump/WikiDeletePage.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Deleting a Wiki Page + +Wiki pages can be completely deleted using the //Delete page// or the //Delete this version// button at the bottom of the wiki page. These buttons are only visible for users that have the `WIKI_DELETE` permission. + +**Note:** Deleting a wiki page is an irreversible operation. + +Deleting specific versions or even complete pages can make sense to remove spam or other abusive submissions. + +However, if you want to delete a page because you re-created a new page with the same content but a different name, it is recommended to keep the page and use it as a redirection page instead of completely deleting it. This will avoid frustrating the visitor with broken links, particularly when coming to the site from a search engine. + +In this situation, chances are that you actually wanted to [[WikiNewPage#renaming|rename]] the page instead of doing a copy and delete. +The //Rename// operation offers you the possibility to create a redirection page. +A redirection page is a short page that contains a link such as “See SomeOtherPage”. + +---- +See also: TracWiki, TracPermissions |