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This page contains a list of message templates. Message templates are used to inform users of a page's status or to send standardized messages to users on their talk pages.

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This note was added because of constant editing and should be removed by the person noted below later. Thanks for contributing to Memory Alpha. If you wish to make edits, please do so in a minimum of editing actions, as this reduces the database load. If you wish to test your wiki editing skills further, please use the sandbox. Please see the welcome page if you would like to learn more about contributing here. Thank you.

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Pages needing attention[]

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This file needs to be described, formatted, cited, licensed, and categorized as per the Memory Alpha file use policy.

This file needs a citation

This file does not adequately cite its source. If you know where it came from, feel free to edit it to add citation information where needed.

This file needs attention

This file has been identified as needing attention. It needs to be edited to add a proper copyright disclaimer as described on {{licensing}}. Feel free to edit this page to assist with this task.

This file requires a citation before it can be used!

This file has been identified as needing attention some time ago – see other warning messages below. It has now been removed from all articles, and should only be added to them again after those problems have been solved.

This file needs a cleanup

This file has been identified as needing attention. It may need to be replaced with a higher quality file or edited to crop or remove superfluous information such as watermarks, black bars or borders. Feel free to upload an edited version of this file to assist with this task.

This file needs attention

This file has been identified as needing attention. It needs to be edited to add a proper copyright disclaimer as described on {{licensing}}. Feel free to edit this page to assist with this task.

This article or section is incomplete

This page lacks essential detail, and is therefore in need of attention. Information regarding expansion requirements may be found on the article's talk page. Feel free to edit this page to assist with this expansion.

Cover artists for this release have not yet been identified.

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This reproduction needs a citation

This image has been identified as needing attention. It supposedly is a user-created reproduction of material seen in a valid resource, which means that this description page should contain either an image link to a screenshot, or another form of detailed citation and rationale allowing others to easily check the faithfulness of this reproduction. If you can help with this task, please add a citation as described above.

Informational messages[]

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Disambiguation links for use at the top of articles. See templates for current text as well as usage instructions.

This is a disambiguation page; that is, one that points to other pages that might otherwise have the same name. If you followed a link here, you might want to go back and fix that link to point to the appropriate specific page.

File citation

This file is used as a citation for a user-created reproduction. As this exact file was specifically chosen, take this into consideration before modifying or replacing it.

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This article is currently undergoing a major edit. As a courtesy, in order to avoid edit conflicts, please do not make edits to this article while this message is posted.

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For use on file description pages. See template page for template output, shortcut templates, and usage notes.

Picture of the Day

This picture is currently "Picture of the Day" for 11 October. As this exact picture was specifically chosen, be careful when modifying or replacing it.

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Contacting users[]

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{{edithint-bias}}	Bias Please refrain from adding bias in articles. This lacks the objectivity that Memory Alpha strives for, and may also constitute original research. Articles should be written in an encyclopedic format.
{{edithint-canon}}	Supplementary information in articles Please note that in-universe articles on Memory Alpha only include information from the television episodes and theatrical films. Any non-canon information from a tie-in may be added in an apocrypha section, but please try to limit such notes to about a paragraph. If you are interested in contributing large quantities of information from licensed Star Trek works (such as from games, novels, and comics), you may want to check out Memory Beta. Thanks!
{{edithint-categories}}	Categories Please take a moment to read the category creation policy. All categories on MA have been approved by a community consensus. Unapproved categories will be removed from articles and are subject to deletion. If you have any questions about why this needs to be done, feel free to ask.
{{edithint-category}}	Categorizing new articles Thanks for creating new articles on Memory Alpha. Categorizing your articles by topic allows similar subjects not linked on your page to be found by readers. To find the right category for your pages, you can look through the category tree. If a suitable category does not already exist, please propose one on Memory Alpha:Category suggestions.
{{edithint-cite}}	Citations Please cite your sources using the proper citation templates. Uncited information may be tagged for citation and/or removed from articles. Thanks.
{{edithint-deadend}}	Deadend Thanks for creating new articles on Memory Alpha. In the future, please make sure to add links to pages you create so that users can find other topics mentioned in the article. Thanks!
{{edithint-deletion}}	Deleted page Thank you for your interest in creating content for Memory Alpha. Your page has been deleted, as it falls under our deletion policy. Please read the criteria listed on that page to familiarize yourself with the types of pages that are and are not allowed on MA.
{{edithint-fanon}}	Fanon information in articles Please note that Memory Alpha articles only include information from official and approved sources. If you are interested in contributing information from fan-created works you may want to check out the Star Trek Expanded Universe or Memory Gamma. Thanks!
{{Edithint-file format}}	File formats Please note that the only file types currently allowed on Memory Alpha are `.jpg`, `.png`, `.svg`, `.ogg`, and `.pdf`. All other file types – including all video formats, GIFs, WebPs, and MP3s – are prohibited. Your file(s) have been, or soon will be, deleted.
{{edithint-formatting}}	Formatting Please read our wiki markup page for information on the formatting guidelines of Memory Alpha.
{{edithint-images}}	Files Please take a moment to read the file use policy. All files uploaded to Memory Alpha need a proper file licensing template as well as citations and categories. Files without the required information will be removed from articles and are subject to deletion. If you have any questions about how to add these requirements or why this needs to be done, feel free to ask.
{{edithint-language}}	Language usage All Memory Alpha articles on the main site must be written in the English language, except when quoting someone who is speaking another (real or fictional) language. There are also many versions of MA in other languages which you can contribute to (see Memory Alpha:Internationalization for more information).
{{edithint-nitpick}}	Nitpicking Please note that nitpicking is not allowed on Memory Alpha. There are many production errors within Star Trek and many possible explanations; we can't list them all.
{{edithint-orphan}}	Orphaned articles Thanks for creating new articles on Memory Alpha. In the future, please make sure to add links to pages you create to make it easier for readers to find them. If you want to see whether a new article is already linked to on other pages, click on the "What links here" link that can be found under "Page Tools" in the sidebar or under "My Tools" in the toolbar. Thanks!
{{edithint-personal files}}	Personal files Please note that Memory Alpha does not allow personal files. Your file has been, or soon will be, deleted. If you would like a personal image on your user page you may "hotlink" it. However, there are only a few sources that Fandom allows you to hotlink from.
{{edithint-plagiarism}}	Plagiarism Thanks for your interest in Memory Alpha. Please refrain from plagiarism (i.e. adding copied-and-pasted text to Memory Alpha pages without attribution). If you wish to include direct quotations, please mark them as such and cite a source.
{{edithint-pov}}	Point of view in articles Memory Alpha's primary point of view is that of a hypothetical character inside the fictional Star Trek universe – an archivist working at Memory Alpha, the Federation library planet. Because Star Trek stories take place in many different eras, from the start of the universe to the 33rd century and beyond, it is important to write all articles from a single perspective: that of someone looking back at the past. This helps to keep Memory Alpha consistent and understandable. (Please read Point of view as there are a few exceptions to this rule.) Thanks!
{{edithint-preview}}	Multiple edits Please make use of the "Show preview" button when making edits. This allows you to see what your edit looks like before you save it, which reduces the load on the database and makes the recent changes feed easier to read. Thanks.
{{edithint-rename}}	Renaming pages Memory Alpha has an established procedure for renaming articles. Please add the {{rename to}} template at the top of a page you think should have a different name and leave a note on the talk page explaining the rationale for the proposed change. Thanks.
{{edithint-sign}}	Signature Please sign your talk page comments using ~~~~ or click the signature button above. This helps us keep track of who said what.
{{edithint-similar}}	Similarities Please note that we only note similarities when confirmed by a background source that the similarity was intentional. There are too many similarities to existing and future stories that cataloging them would take up more space that the article.
{{edithint-spoiler}}	Spoilers in articles Thank you for your interest in Memory Alpha! Please remember to include the appropriate spoiler tags for any edits and new articles relating to current television seasons and recent films. Thanks!
{{edithint-talk}}	Talk page indentation Please note that we keep indentation on talk pages consistent for each user in a conversation (the first commenter doesn't indent, the second always indents once, the third twice, etc). This helps to keep users on Memory Alpha discussions consistent and easily identifiable. Thanks.
{{edithint-templates}}	Templates There are many handy templates that can be used to standardize the formatting and wording of links, tables, common page elements, et cetera. Please use preexisting templates wherever possible, or consider creating or suggesting any templates you feel would be beneficial.
{{edithint-tense}}	Tense Please note that we use the past tense in most in-universe articles. Because Star Trek stories take place in many different eras, it is important to write all articles from a single perspective: that of someone looking back at past events. This helps to keep Memory Alpha consistent and understandable. Thanks.
{{edithint-test}}	Test Thanks for experimenting with Memory Alpha. Your test worked, and has now been, or shortly will be, removed. If you wish to test your wiki editing skills further, please use the sandbox, as tests made in the article space will be removed quickly. Please see the welcome page if you would like to learn more about contributing here. Thanks.
{{edithint-vandalism}}	Vandalism Please do not vandalize articles. If you continue to do so, you will be blocked from editing for a period of time. Repeated vandalism will result in longer blocks. Example (talk) 07:46, 17 November 2025 (UTC)
{{edithint-vandalism\|blocked}}	Vandalism You have been blocked from editing for a period of time because you vandalized Memory Alpha articles. Repeated vandalism will result in longer blocks. Example (talk) 07:46, 17 November 2025 (UTC)
{{edithint-wikipedia}}	Wikipedia Please do not copy information directly from Wikipedia. We strive to create original content instead of relying on external sources of written material. Information copied from Wikipedia will be removed immediately.
{{newuser}}	This brief blurb was placed here when Message templates made their first edit on Memory Alpha. If you are this user, feel free to let the public know a little more about yourself and your contributions.
{{welcome}}	Welcome! Welcome to Memory Alpha, Message templates! We've noticed that you've already made some contributions – thank you! We all hope that you'll enjoy our database and decide to join our community. Since you're new to Memory Alpha, we have a few links that you should check out: Our policies and guidelines are the best place to start. Particular items of note are the content and resource policies, the editing guidelines, our point of view, copyrights, and guidelines for proper etiquette. We strongly encourage you to use the "source editor" in your editing preferences so that you can use our standard formatting templates. Click here to learn more. The Manual of Style and how to write a great article can help you put together an article that might end up on our featured articles list someday. Want to help build the category tree? Check out the category suggestions. You can look up your past changes in the contributions log and keep track of your favorite articles through your very own watchlist. Create your user page and be contacted here, on your talk page. Please make sure to sign any comments on talk pages with four tildes (~~~~) to add your user name and the date and time. If you have any questions, please feel free to post them in one of our forums. Thanks, and once again, welcome to Memory Alpha! The above message was automatically added.