Template:Files for discussion
| The purpose of this file is currently being discussed in accordance with Wikipedia's image use policy. The outcome of the discussion may result in the file's usage or license being changed, or possibly its deletion.
Please share your thoughts on the matter at this file's entry on the Files for discussion page. Feel free to edit the file description page, but the page must not be blanked and this notice must not be removed until the discussion is closed. How to list a file for discussion: 1. Add {{ffd|log=2025 May 5}} to the file description page.2. Add {{subst:Ffd2|1=Files for discussion|uploader= |reason= }} ~~~~ to add a line to today's FfD.3. Add {{ffdc|1=Files for discussion|log=2025 May 5}} in the caption on each page in the file links.4. Please consider notifying the uploader by placing {{subst:ffd notice|1=Files for discussion}} on their talk page(s). |
 | Any breaking changes to this template, including moving it or nominating it for deletion, must be communicated in advance to Twinkle's users and maintainers at Wikipedia talk:Twinkle. The standard installation of Twinkle relies on this template. Thank you. |
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Usage
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This template is used in the first step (of three) to discuss an image from Wikipedia on Wikipedia:Files for discussion; read these steps for complete details.
To use this template, add this to the image page:
{{ffd|log=2025 May 5}}
To specify a custom section name that doesn't match the file name:
{{ffd|log=2025 May 5|Custom section name}}
Note that this template should not be substituted.