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== Other types of redirects == | == Other types of redirects == | ||
=== Non-mainspace redirects === | === Non-mainspace redirects === | ||
Template, Category, and File redirects are discouraged. | Template, Category, and File redirects are discouraged. If one of these types of pages is moved, it is necessary to update all links to the new name and delete the redirect page. Forgoing template redirects keeps our "templates used on this page" lists tidier. | ||
=== Smart apostrophe/quote redirects === | === Smart apostrophe/quote redirects === | ||
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== Linking to redirects == | == Linking to redirects == | ||
Linking to redirect pages is discouraged, so always try to link to the actual page name and use the piped link formatting to correct the name if necessary. | Linking to redirect pages is discouraged, so always try to link to the actual page name and use the piped link formatting to correct the name if necessary. This method is more efficient than using redirects when it comes to page caching. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||