Help:Edit summary
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An edit summary is a brief explanation of an edit to a Wikipedia page. When you edit a page there is a small text entry field, labeled Edit summary, located under the main edit box and above the Save page button. Edit summaries are displayed in lists of changes (such as page histories and watchlists), and at the top of diff pages.
This page in a nutshell: When editing, be sure to summarize your contributions. |
It is good practice to fill in the Edit summary field, or add to it in the case of section editing, as this helps others to understand the intention of your edit. To avoid accidentally leaving edit summaries blank, you can select "Prompt me when entering a blank edit summary" on the Editing tab of your user preferences, if you have created an account.