Template:Split portions

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It has been suggested that portions of this page be split out into another page. (Discuss)

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This template is for splitting out content that may be integrated throughout an article (or other page), or a section thereof, but which would be more relevant as a separate page (or multiple pages), and should be relocated there, leaving the relevant content in the original page.

This template is useful especially when at least one of the proposed split-to titles does not yet exist as an page. (For splitting/merging to existing pages only, see § Merging into existing pages.) It is also only used when the content is diffuse or partial and does not form entire identifiable sections. The exact nature of the split is usually detailed in a proposal on the talk page of the page proposed for splitting.

Usage

To propose splitting content from one page out to another page or pages:

At the top of the page to split the content from, put {{Split portions|date=January 2026 |Title to which to relocate the content}}.
If there is more than one suggested title to which to relocate the content, include each: {{Split portions|date=January 2026 |First target title |Second target title}}. Up to 20 articles (already existing or not) can be specified.
This template is mostly used to suggest splits to new pages. If any of the suggested target pages already exists, then at the top of it put {{Merge portions from|date=January 2026 |Title of article to split the content from}}.

See also the |portion= and |discuss= parameters.

You are encouraged to be specific: The |portion= (or |portions=) parameter allows you to replace the word "portions" with something more specific. Examples:

{{Split portions|portion=the material about book/comic and film/TV characters |date=January 2026 |List of fictional hedgehogs}}.
{{Split portions|portions=the details about specific Gothic peoples |date=January 2026 |Art of the Visigoths |Art of the Ostrogoths}}

The parameter |small=y will reduce the size of the template to a left-hand box instead of a banner.

This template will add articles (but not other pages) to Category:All articles proposed for splitting and the proper dated subcategory of Category:Articles proposed for splitting.

For sections only

If portions of one section need to be split out, use {{Split portions}} at the top of that section, and use the |section=y parameter: {{Split portions|section=y |date=January 2026 |Title to which to relocate the content}}. This will change the wording to "portions of this section". This can be done at two or more places in the article to suggest multiple specific splits, instead of a more vague multi-split template at the top of the article.

It has been suggested that portions of this section be split out into another page titled Title to which to relocate the content. (Discuss) (November 2015)

If portions of several subsections of a single section need to relocate, leaving the rest of the section in place, you can put the template at the top of that section, and use the |subsections=y parameter (or |section=y|sections=y, which has the same effect): {{Split portions|subsections=y |date=January 2026 |Title to which to relocate the content}}. This will change the wording to "subsections of this section". However, if will probably be more helpful to use |section=, and use a separate template in each of the subsections proposed for splitting.

It has been suggested that subsections of this section be split out into another page titled Title to which to relocate the content. (Discuss) (November 2015)

If a whole section needs to be split, to only one new page, you can use {{Split section}} instead, at the top of the section: {{Split section|date=January 2026 |Title to which to relocate the content}}. This template only supports one target title parameter.

It has been suggested that this section be split out into another page titled Title to which to relocate the content. (Discuss) (November 2015)

If a proposed section split (whole or partial) is to more than one page, use: {{Split portions|portion=this section |date=January 2026 |First title to which to relocate the content |Second title to which to relocate the content}}

It has been suggested that this section be split out into pages titled First title to which to relocate the content and Second title to which to relocate the content. (Discuss) (November 2015)

If multiple sections or portions thereof need to be split out, you can put the template at the top of the page, and use the |sections=y parameter: {{Split portions|sections=y |date=January 2026 |Title to which to relocate the content}}. This will change the wording to "sections of this article" (or "sections of this page", in other namespaces).

It has been suggested that sections of this page be split out into another page titled Title to which to relocate the content. (Discuss) (November 2015)

This is usually the least desirable option because of its vagueness, and it will probably be more helpful to tag each of the subsections proposed for splitting, with either {{Split portions|sectionY|...}} (partial) or {{Split section|...}} (whole section).

The |sections= and |subsections= options will, when used in mainspace, also categorize the split-from article into the proper dated subcategory of Category:Article sections proposed for splitting.

Merging into existing pages

To propose splitting/merging an entire section from one page into another, one would normally use {{Merge from|section=y}} and {{Merge to|section=y}}. To propose merging an entire page into another, use {{Merge to}} and {{Merge from}}.

If several sections in the current article need to move to one or more other articles, at least one of which already exists, then using separate {{Merge to}} tags would often be visually disruptive to the article. Instead, the |existing= parameter of this template can be used, with |sections=:

{{Split portions|existing=y|portions=sections "Foo", "Bar", and "Baz"|Article Foo|Article Bar|Article Baz}}

It has been suggested that sections "Foo", "Bar", and "Baz" be split out and merged as needed into pages titled Article Foo, Article Bar and Article Baz, one or more of which already exist. (Discuss)

{{Split portions|existing=y|portions=sections about Foo|Article Foo}}

It has been suggested that sections about Foo be split out and merged into the page titled Article Foo, which already exists. (Discuss)

TemplateData

This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Split portions in articles based on its TemplateData.

TemplateData for Split portions

Use this template to suggest that portions of this article be split out into another article.

Template parameters
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
First new page title	`1`	no description	String	required
Second new page title	`2`	no description	String	suggested
Third new page title	`3`	no description	String	optional
Fourth new page title	`4`	no description	String	optional
Fifth new page title	`5`	no description	String	optional
Sixth new page title	`6`	no description	String	optional
Seventh new page title	`7`	no description	String	optional
Eighth new page title	`8`	no description	String	optional
Ninth new page title	`9`	no description	String	optional
Tenth new page title	`10`	no description	String	optional
Eleventh new page title	`11`	no description	String	optional
Twelfth new page title	`12`	no description	String	optional
Thirteenth new page title	`13`	no description	String	optional
Fourteenth new page title	`14`	no description	String	optional
Fifteenth new page title	`15`	no description	String	optional
Sixteenth new page title	`16`	no description	String	optional
Seventeenth new page title	`17`	no description	String	optional
Eighteenth new page title	`18`	no description	String	optional
Nineteenth new page title	`19`	no description	String	optional
Twentieth new page title	`20`	no description	String	optional
Talk page discussion	`discuss`	Talk page and section where the split discussion is taking place Example Talk:Microsoft#Split proposed	Page name	suggested
Sections, not portions?	`sections`	Enter any text here to replace the word "portions" with "sections". If "Section, not article?" is also enabled, this will become "subsections". Example y Auto value `y`	Line	optional
Section, not article?	`section`	Enter any text here to replace the word "article" with "section". If "Sections, not portions?" is also enabled, "sections" will become "subsections". Example y Auto value `y`	Line	optional
Subsections of a section?	`subsections`	Enter any text here to replace "portions of this article" with "subsections of this section". Example y Auto value `y`	Line	optional
Text to replace "portions"	`portions` `portion`	Custom text to replace "portions" in the template Example parts	String	optional
Page already exists?	`existing`	Enter any text here to indicate that one or more of the proposed articles already exists. Example y Auto value `y`	Line	optional
Make template small	`small`	Enter any text here to make the template box small and aligned to the left. Example y Auto value `y`	Line	optional

Splitting

Merging

Section moving

{{Section move from}}
{{Section move to}}

Article splitting templates

{{split}}

Use on original article

It has been suggested that this page be split out into multiple pages. (Discuss)

{{Split portions}}

Same as above but different wording

It has been suggested that portions of this page be split out into another page. (Discuss)

{{Section move from}}

Split content to an existing article (WP:SECMOVE)

It has been suggested that parts of this page be moved into another existing article. (Discuss)

{{split dab}}

Use on original article if disambiguation

It has been suggested that this disambiguation page be split out into multiple pages. (Discuss)

{{split section}}

Use on original article when section is known

It has been suggested that this section be split out into another page. (Discuss)

{{being split}}

Use on both articles after consensus is reached

This page is currently being split out.
Consensus to split out this page into [[]] has been found. You can help implement the split by following the resolution on the discussion and the splitting instructions.

{{Copied}}

Record split on talk pages of the source and target

Material from Template:Split portions was split out into Example. The former page's history now serves to provide attribution for that content in the latter page, and it must not be deleted so long as the latter page exists. Please leave this template in place to link the article histories and preserve this attribution. The former page's talk page can be accessed at Template talk:Split portions.

{{Split article}}

Record split on talk pages of the source and target

Text and/or other creative content from [nil ] was copied or moved into Template:Split portions. The former page's [ history] now serves to provide attribution for that content in the latter page, and it must not be deleted as long as the latter page exists.

{{Splitnote}}

Notify users though their talk page about proposed split

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