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An '''edit summary''' is a brief explanation of an [[Help:editing|edit]] to a | An '''edit summary''' is a brief explanation of an [[Help:editing|edit]] to a Sarkarverse 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 [[Help:Page history|page histories]] and [[Help:Watching pages|watchlists]]), and at the top of [[Help:Diff|diff]] pages. | ||
It is good practice to fill in the Edit summary field, or add to it in the case of [[#Section editing|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 [[Special:Preferences|user preferences]], if you have [[ | It is good practice to fill in the Edit summary field, or add to it in the case of [[#Section editing|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 [[Special:Preferences|user preferences]], if you have [[Sarkarverse:Why create an account?|created an account]]. | ||
[[Category:Sarkarverse help pages]] | [[Category:Sarkarverse help pages]] | ||