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To propose deleting a category. The template displays the proper links and the recommended Cfd2 syntax for the next step.

Please follow overall instructions.

Usage
If a single category:

If a group of similar categories or a category and its subcategories, use an umbrella nomination:
 * SectionName is the joint discussion section. It may be a category name, or any other unique name that reflects the nominations.
 * SectionName is the joint discussion section. It may be a category name, or any other unique name that reflects the nominations.


 * Note that where the SectionName includes the category prefix, it must specified:
 * – with category prefix
 * – without category


 * Please include "Cfd" in the edit summary, and don't mark the edit as minor.
 * The display will give more precise instructions about the next step.

Optional parameter
A parameter is available to propose something more narrowly tailored than outright deletion:

type – something other than "deletion"; noun/gerund, lower-case (replaces the word "deletion" in "This category is being considered for deletion.")

Examples:

Can be used with the SectionName: All of these presently categorize articles in Category:Categories for general discussion.


 * – convert to article (other than a list)
 * – rename
 * – listify
 * – merge (including upmerge)
 * – split