Template:Copy edit

Please do not substitute this template.

Usage

This template tags an article for copy editing and should be added at the top of the article page, as follows:

{{Copy edit|date=November 2026}}

This template will auto-categorize tagged articles into Category:Articles needing copy edit. Do not subst: this template.

This template takes an optional parameter that replaces the word "article" in the displayed message with arbitrary text. For example, {{Copy edit|section}} displays "This section needs copy editing."
This template takes the optional parameter |for= (a.k.a. |reason=) which can be used to explain what issues need to be addressed, e.g. |for=consistent spelling. The default value is "grammar, style, cohesion, tone, or spelling".
This template takes the optional parameter |date=, with the format |date=November 2026.

TemplateData for Copy edit

Use this cleanup template to tag an article for copy editing, such as for grammar, style, cohesion, tone or spelling.

Template parameters[Edit template data]
This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.
Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Month and year	`date`	The month and year that the template was placed (in full). "{{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}" inserts the current month and year automatically. Example January 2013 Auto value `{{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}`	Line	suggested
Affected area	`1`	Text to replace the word "article", usually "section" Example section Auto value `section`	Line	optional
Reason	`for` `reason`	Text to replace "grammar, style, cohesion, tone, or spelling" in the template	String	optional