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An example of this would be where an editor removes text from an article. Other users might wrongly think of this as vandalism or a personal attack on the editor who first added that content. However, the edit summary of: (''This is already mentioned on Page X'') or (''This was proved to be false at Page X'') would let other users see why it was removed.  
An example of this would be where an editor removes text from an article. Other users might wrongly think of this as vandalism or a personal attack on the editor who first added that content. However, the edit summary of: (''This is already mentioned on Page X'') or (''This was proved to be false at Page X'') would let other users see why it was removed.  


it is best practice to leave an edit summary for ''all'' edits, but this is not a rule or policy. However, edit summaries must be made for controversial edits, or where other users disagree.
It is best practice to leave an edit summary for ''all'' edits, but this is not a rule or policy. However, edit summaries must be made for controversial edits, or where other users disagree.


When making highly controversial edits, or where it's known other users disagree, it is best to discuss the changes on the [[Help:Talk Pages|talk page]] first.  
When making highly controversial edits, or where it's known other users disagree, it is best to discuss the changes on the [[Help:Talk Pages|talk page]] first.  
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