Plants vs. Zombies Character Creator Wiki:Article Management Templates

Intro to Article Management is a comprehensive list of all the article management templates on the wiki. Here you will see the template's full name, how it works, when to use it, and what the template actually looks like. As more article management templates are made over time, they will also have their own summaries added to this page.

Article management templates have an {{{attribution}}} tag which allows users to take responsibility for adding them to a page. This means that the user on the receiving end knows which user to contact if they are less experienced and would otherwise have a harder time finding them through page history or recent changes. This defaults to "an anonymous user" which is what you'll see on this page as none of the article management templates here have been attributed. Personal use templates default to "the page creator" instead of "an anonymous user" due to how they're used.

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For personal use

These article management templates can only be used on your pages. Using them on pages that are not yours is not okay.

Template:Adopt

Template:Adopt is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you would like for other users to adopt as their own. Please note that Template:Adopt will not spare your page from deletion, and you have to have put in some effort to make the page presentable and sufficient enough to not be deleted. If you use Template:Adopt on a page you do not own or have permission to edit, the template will be removed.

This is what the template looks like:

	This page is up for adoption. Please comment if you want to adopt it. Template added by the page creator.

Template:AprilFoolsArticle

Template:AprilFoolsArticle is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you are indicating as an April Fools joke. On April Fools Day each year, joke pages are allowed to be created - things can get a little wild. Part of the agreement is that those jokes pages are deleted the day after on April 2nd. If you use Template:AprilFoolsArticle on a page you do not own or have permission to edit, the template will be removed.

This is what the template looks like:

	The joke's on you! This PvZCC article was made as an April Fools joke. It will be deleted on April 2nd. Tomfoolery! Template added by the page creator.

Template:Construction

Template:Construction is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you are working on. Template:Construction is used for pages that you have not entirely completed yet, but will complete later. Template:Construction will prevent your page from being marked as a stub, but you need to remember to actually go back and finish the page. If you use Template:Construction on a page you do not own or have permission to edit, the template will be removed.

This is what the template looks like:

	This creation is currently still under construction and as such has not yet been finalized! Template added by the page creator.

Template:Free-use

Template:Free-use is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you are allowing for people to use. Template:Free-use is used for pages that you are okay with people using without asking permission. If you use Template:Free-use on a page you do not own or have permission to edit, the template will be removed.

This is what the template looks like:

	You can use this in your creations without the creator's permission! Template added by the page creator.

Template:Free-use-restrict

Template:Free-use-restrict is a template with one input slot. When adding it to a page, you must include a {{{restrict}}} Template:Free-use-restrict is used for pages that you are okay with people using, but have a condition. If you use Template:Free-use-restrict on a page you do not own or have permission to edit, the template will be removed.

Adding input slots to Template:Free-use-restrict is simple. When you enter the template as {{Free-use-restrict}}, you can add |restrict = whatever and it will show up on the final product. Place it inside the template.

This is what the template looks like without any input slots filled:

	You can use this in your creations without the creator's permission, but {{{restrict}}} Template added by the page creator.

This is what the template looks like with the input slot filled with the word restrict:

	You can use this in your creations without the creator's permission, but restrict Template added by the page creator.

Template:Help

Template:Help is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you are asking people to help you with. Template:Help is used for pages that you need other users' help on. Template:Help will not prevent your page from being marked as a stub, and the page still needs to be of decent quality. Template:Help is not a way to have other users make the page for you but will allow them to edit your page.

This is what the template looks like:

	This page needs help! Ask about it in the comments on on the creator's message wall. Template added by the page creator.

Template:Help Wanted

Template:Help Wanted is a template with one input slot slots. When adding it to a page, you must include a {{{user}}}. Template:Help Wanted is used for pages that you are looking for others to join your cause for. Template:Help Wanted is particularly useful for games or other larger projects, as they can make it known to viewers that there is an open invitation for them to join and help out. If you use Template:Help Wanted on a page you do not own or have permission to edit, the template will be removed.

Adding input slots to Template:Help Wanted is simple. When you enter the template as {{Help Wanted}}, you can add |user = whoever and it will show up on the final product. Place it inside the template.

This is what the template looks like without any input slots filled:

	This project is looking to hire some more members to help out. If you want in, leave a comment below or shoot a request to the creator's wall! Template added by the page creator.

This is what the template looks like with the input slot filled with the word user:

	This project is looking to hire some more members to help out. If you want in, leave a comment below or shoot a request to user's wall! Template added by the page creator.

Template:Hiatus

Template:Hiatus is a template with two input slots. When adding it to a page, you must include a {{{reason}}} and a {{{time}}}. Template:Hiatus is used for pages that you are taking a break from. Template:Hiatus will not protect your page from being marked a stub. Template:Hiatus is useful if you are having difficulties coming up with ideas for something and want to pause. If you use Template:Hiatus on a page you do not own or have permission to edit, the template will be removed.

Adding input slots to Template:Hiatus is simple. When you enter the template as {{Hiatus}}, you can add |reason = whatever|time = whenever and it will show up on the final product. Place it inside the template.

This is what the template looks like without any input slots filled:

	Plants vs. Zombies Character Creator Wiki:Article Management Templates is currently on hiatus and will not be edited for a while {{{reason}}}. It will be edited once {{{time}}}. Template added by the page creator.

This is what the template looks like with both input slots filled with the words reason and time:

	Plants vs. Zombies Character Creator Wiki:Article Management Templates is currently on hiatus and will not be edited for a while reason. It will be edited once time. Template added by the page creator.

Template:Maintenance

Template:Maintenance is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you are currently editing. Template:Maintenance is used for pages that you are currently editing and do not want other users to edit in case your work does not save. Template:Maintenance is useful on pages where multiple people can edit or a team is working on. If you use Template:Maintenance on a page, the template will be removed after 2 days.

This is what the template looks like:

	This page is currently being edited. Please don't edit the page at this time or their hard work may be erased. Template added by the page creator.

Template:Noart

Template:Noart is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you are asking people to donate art to. Template:Noart is used for pages that you need art for. Template:Noart does not allow users to directly add art to the page. Note that Template:Noart will use the page's full name in the template.

This is what the template looks like:

	This article is looking for art from contributors. If you have anything, upload it and ask the owner if you can add it! Template added by the page creator.

Template:Overhaul

Template:Overhaul is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you are overhauling. Template:Overhaul is used for pages that you are completely revamping, or are significantly changing. Template:Overhaul will prevent your page from being marked as a stub, but remember to finish doing your overhaul. If you use Template:Overhaul on a page you do not own or have permission to edit, the template will be removed.

This is what the template looks like:

	This page is currently undergoing a major overhaul. Expect it to look drastically different afterwards. Template added by the page creator.

Template:Pronoun

Template:Pronoun is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you would like for other users to be aware of pronouns. Template:Pronoun also has a unique {{{overridecustomtext}}} that is intended for use on userpages, where the text can be altered to fit the needs of whoever is using the template in that context. If you use Template:Pronoun on a page you do not own or have permission to edit, the template will be removed.

This is what the template looks like:

	This creation uses different pronouns depending on which game it is in. Template added by the page creator.

Template:SlowDev

Template:SlowDev is a template with one input slot. When adding it to a page, you must include a {{{reason}}}. Template:SlowDev is used for pages where you want to indicate that development has been slowed to viewers. Template:SlowDev can be used in a similar fashion to Template:Hiatus, but it is less of a definitive end to development - even if temporary - and more of a significant speed reduction. If you use Template:SlowDev on a page you do not own or have permission to edit, the template will be removed.

Adding input slots to Template:SlowDev is simple. When you enter the template as {{SlowDev}}, you can add |reason = whatever and it will show up on the final product. Place it inside the template.

This is what the template looks like without any input slots filled:

	Development is currently moving at significantly reduced speed for no particular reason. Expect new content to be released slower. Template added by the page creator.

This is what the template looks like with the input slot filled with the word reason:

	Development is currently moving at significantly reduced speed reason. Expect new content to be released slower. Template added by the page creator.

Template:Teamwork

Template:Teamwork is a template with two input slots. When adding it to a page, you must include a {{{user}}} and a {{{help}}}. Template:Teamwork is used for pages where you want to give another user a special shoutout, typically due to contributions made during creation. Template:Teamwork is useful when one or more other users have made significant contributions to a creation and it is appropriate to give them credit for their labor. If you use Template:Teamwork on a page you do not own or have permission to edit, the template will be removed.

Adding input slots to Template:Teamwork is simple. When you enter the template as {{Teamwork}}, you can add |user = whatever|help = whatever and it will show up on the final product. Place it inside the template.

This is what the template looks like without any input slots filled:

	This article was created with help from {{{user}}}, who helped by {{{help}}}. Template added by the page creator.

This is what the template looks like with both input slots filled with the words user and help:

	This article was created with help from user, who helped by help. Template added by the page creator.

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For addressing issues

These article management templates can be used by anybody on any article, as long as it makes sense, to let the owners know that their pages need improvements.

Template:Crossover

Template:Crossover is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you are asking people to help you with. Template:Crossover is used for pages that are clsasified as crossovers and which should be migrated to the Crossover Wiki.

This is what the template looks like:

	This creation is a crossover! Owner, please fix it or move it to the Crossover Wiki as soon as possible! Template added by an anonymous user.

Template:Grammar

Template:Grammar is a template with no input slots. You simply can put it at the top of the page with incorrect or broken English to the point that it makes the page hard to understand, or are in a completely different language.

This is what the template looks like:

	This page has broken English and does not follow the manual of style. Owner, please improve the grammar on this page before the zombies eat your brains! Template added by an anonymous user.

Template:Layout

Template:Layout is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you are marking as incorrectly formatted. Template:Layout is used for pages that don't follow the layout or are missing an infobox. Template:Layout means that your page is hard to follow.

This is what the template looks like:

	This creation does not follow the layout. Owner, please follow the layout before the zombies eat your brains! Template added by an anonymous user.

Template:Overpowered

Template:Overpowered is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you are marking as overpowered. Template:Overpowered is used for creations that are too powerful and need to be nerfed. If the creation is weakened enough and becomes more balanced, this template will be removed.

This is what the template looks like:

	This creation is too strong and has been classified as overpowered. Please weaken it or justify its strength before it's marked for deletion and deleted. Template added by an anonymous user.

Template:Revise

Template:Revise is a template with one input slot. When adding it to a page, you must include a {{{how}}}. Template:Revise is used for pages that are are not quite bad enough to warrant Template:Delete, but very much need to be improved. Template:Revise, unlike Template:Delete, can be used by anybody After a week, Template:Revise will become Template:Delete.

Adding input slots to Template:Revise is simple. When you enter the template as {{Revise}}, you can add |how = whatever and it will show up on the final product. Place it inside the template.

This is what the template looks like without any input slots filled:

	This page isn't a candidate for deletion yet, but needs improvement or else it might become one. Here's how you can stop that: No reason specified Template added by an anonymous user.

This is what the template looks like with the input slot filled with the word how:

	This page isn't a candidate for deletion yet, but needs improvement or else it might become one. Here's how you can stop that: how Template added by an anonymous user.

Template:Stolen

Template:Stolen is a template with no input slots. Put it at the top of the page you think has stolen content. Template:Stolen is used for pages that might contain stolen content or are may be using content without any permission or free-use. Put where the content is stolen from in {{{from}}}. Template:Stolen can be dismissed if the stolen content is cleared up.

This is what the template looks like without any input slots filled:

	This PvZCC article is suspected of stealing content from another place without permission. Clear it up before this page gets marked for deletion and deleted! Suspected Theft: No theft source specified Template added by an anonymous user.

This is what the template looks like with the input slot filled with the word from:

	This PvZCC article is suspected of stealing content from another place without permission. Clear it up before this page gets marked for deletion and deleted! Suspected Theft: from Template added by an anonymous user.

Template:Stub

Template:Stub is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you are marking as a stub. Template:Stub is used for pages that are lacking in content. Template:Stub should only be used if the page as a whole is lacking, not just specific sections.

This is what the template looks like:

	This PvZCC article is a stub! Owner, please expand it with more content or with additional details! Template added by an anonymous user.

Template:Underpowered

Template:Underpowered is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you are marking as underpowered. Template:Underpowered is used for creations that are too weak and need to be buffed. If the creation is strengthened enough and becomes more balanced, this template will be removed.

This is what the template looks like:

	This creation is too weak and has been classified as underpowered. Please strengthen it or justify its weakness before it's marked for deletion and deleted. Template added by an anonymous user.

Template:Unoriginal

Template:Unoriginal is a template with no input slots. You simply can stick it at the top of the page you are marking as unoriginal. Template:Unoriginal is used for creations that are not unique enough and need to be made more unique. If the creation is made unique enough and becomes more original, this template will be removed.

This is what the template looks like:

	Article Management Templates is not original enough and has been classified as unoriginal. Creator, please make it more original before it is marked for deletion and gets deleted. Template added by an anonymous user.

For other uses

Template:Speedydelete

Template:Speedydelete is a template with one input slot. When adding it to a page, you must include a {{{reason}}}. Template:Speedydelete is only used for things that should be deleted immediately. These only includes

• Spam
• Nonsense
• Plants and zombies made before 2019 without an infobox, looking very informal or extremely stubby. Please have more mercy with these older pages. Rules weren’t this strict back then.
• Pages made in 2019 or onwards that don’t meet the standards and the owners are gone or very unlikely going to improve them.
• Requesting for your own pages that you want them to be deleted.

Do not use Template:Speedydelete on any other reasons apart from those aforementioned, for example, don't use Speedydelete on stubs, bad layout, bad balancing, unoriginality, crossover or other non-serious issues. Use other templates above to signify the owners to improve them instead.

Adding input slots to Template:Speedydelete is simple. When you enter the template as {{Speedydelete}}, you can add |reason = whatever and it will show up on the final product. Place it inside the template.

This is what the template looks like without any input slots filled:

	This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. Reason: No reason specified Template added by an anonymous user.

This is what the template looks like with the input slot filled with the word reason:

	This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. Reason: reason Template added by an anonymous user.

Template:ExistsNow

Template:ExistsNow is a template with two input slots. When adding it to a page, you must include an {{{actual}}} and a {{{date}}}. Template:Exists is used for pages that were made before something similar to the creation was added in official Plants vs. Zombies game. Note that Template:ExistsNow will use the page's full name in the template.

Adding input slots to Template:ExistsNow is simple. When you enter the template as {{ExistsNow}}, you can add |actual = whatever|date = whenever and it will show up on the final product. Place it inside the template.

This is what the template looks like without any input slots filled:

	Article Management Templates now exists in an official Plants vs. Zombies game as {{{actual}}}, but didn't when this page was made. Template added by an anonymous user.

This is what the template looks like with both input slots filled with the words actual and date:

	Article Management Templates now exists in an official Plants vs. Zombies game as actual, but didn't when this page was made. Template added by an anonymous user.

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For staff use

These article management templates can only be used by staff members, unless the user has been given special permission.

Template:Delete

Template:Delete is a template with two input slots. When adding it to a page, you must include a {{{reason}}} and a {{{date}}}. Template:Delete is used for pages that are either in direct violation of the rules or at staff discretion. Template:Delete should only really be used by staff or special permission users, and will result in a warning if used by a normal user.

Adding input slots to Template:Delete is simple. When you enter the template as {{Delete}}, you can add |reason = whatever|date = whenever and it will show up on the final product. Place it inside the template.

This is what the template looks like without any input slots filled:

	This page is a candidate for deletion. Reason: No reason specified Deadline: As soon as possible Template added by an anonymous user.

This is what the template looks like with both input slots filled with the words reason and date:

	This page is a candidate for deletion. Reason: reason Deadline: date Template added by an anonymous user.