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An '''Edit Summary''' is a brief explanation of why an edit was made to a page. They exist so other users can understand ''what'' the editor was trying to achieve, and ''why'' they did it. This can be very | An '''Edit Summary''' is a brief explanation of why an edit was made to a page. They exist so other users can understand ''what'' the editor was trying to achieve, and ''why'' they did it. This can be very important as it can prevent edit wars and arguements from breaking out. | ||
Edit summaries are most useful when a user performs an edit that other users might not agree with, or might not understand. The edit summary is that editor's chance to explain why they did what they did, so other users don't jump to conclusions and undo the edit. | Edit summaries are most useful when a user performs an edit that other users might not agree with, or might not understand. The edit summary is that editor's chance to explain why they did what they did, so other users don't jump to conclusions and undo the edit. | ||