User talk:Lfstevens/2025 Archive

hi can you please help me write a biodata of prof Dr samrat kar , he is known to most of Odisha ( state in India having more than 4 Crore population ) . he has many articles in odia and we see him always in Odia TV channel. this is what i have written. can you please make necessary changes

Dr. Samrat Kar is an Indian psychiatrist, medical educator, and author based in Odisha. He is known for his contributions to mental health awareness, psychiatric education, and clinical practice.^[1]

Note: Giorgio Bicchiere's mentor ObserveOwl is away.

Would a mythological person count as a fictional person? --Giorgio Bicchiere (talk) 00:12, 16 November 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia!, @Giorgio Bicchiere. WP has zillions of articles on mythical creatures. They would be fiction if somebody has written a fiction about them (Superman, Odysseus,...). Make sure to provide a WP:Reliable source for any content you add. Have fun! Lfstevens (talk) 01:06, 16 November 2025 (UTC)

I am aware of that, @Lfstevens. Just wanted to ask because someone put La Llorona under Category:Fictional female murderers of children, and as someone who has an interest in mythical creatures, I don't know if the categorization is appropriate. Giorgio Bicchiere (talk) 02:21, 16 November 2025 (UTC)

@Giorgio Bicchiere I don't have any skin in that game, but looking at the other members of the category, I don't see any other conventionally mythical figures (are there any other mythical female child murderers?) That would suggest that La Llorona is not a good fit. You might choose to check in with that editor who made that call. Lfstevens (talk) 17:15, 16 November 2025 (UTC)

OK, thanks @Lfstevens.

Also, apologies for asking at an inconvenient time, I was unaware my mentor @ObserveOwl is away. Giorgio Bicchiere (talk) 21:08, 16 November 2025 (UTC)

Any time is fine! Lfstevens (talk) 20:15, 17 November 2025 (UTC)

Hello, I was wondering where I would add my outline on this page. Can you help me with this? --Uriah2010 (talk) 05:00, 17 November 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia, @Uriah2010! Which page are you thinking of? What kind of outline do you want to add? Is it a table of contents? Lfstevens (talk) 20:14, 17 November 2025 (UTC)

I --Jhanmark sumalindong (talk) 16:37, 18 November 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia, @Jhanmark sumalindong! Lfstevens (talk) 19:23, 18 November 2025 (UTC)

How do I change the font on every Wiki using the Custom Global CSS option? I try and publish the changes but it seems to do nothing. --Danrooster42 (talk) 02:30, 26 November 2025 (UTC)

I'm not an expert in this, but you might try something like this:

/* Global font for all Wikimedia wikis */

.mw-body, .mw-parser-output, body, #content, .content {

font-family: "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif !important;

} Lfstevens (talk) 03:29, 26 November 2025 (UTC)

Got it. It originally wasn't publishing due to some browser setting, but it works with a different browser. I'll play around with the exact code, but this is effectively solved. Thank you! Danrooster42 (talk) 03:48, 26 November 2025 (UTC)

how to add this insert to my draft (for example, the king of England from such to such a year is the predecessor/ successor) if something is not the king but the baron, I make an example of the king to make it clearer what I'm talking about. That's how it is here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_IX_of_France --Smart Andrew (talk) 21:01, 28 November 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia, @Smart Andrew! Not sure I understand your question. If you want to create a succession chart as in the Louis article, my advice is to start with this template and fix it to show what you want:

{{ahnentafel

|collapsed=yes |align=center

|boxstyle_1=background-color: #fcc;

|boxstyle_2=background-color: #fb9;

|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;

|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;

|1= 1. Louis IX of France

|2= 2. Louis VIII of France

|3= 3. Blanche of Castile

|4= 4. Philip II of France

|5= 5. Isabelle of Hainaut

|6= 6. Alfonso VIII of Castile

|7= 7. Eleanor of England

|8= 8. Louis VII of France

|9= 9. Adèle of Champagne

|10= 10. Baldwin V, Count of Hainaut

|11= 11. Margaret I, Countess of Flanders

|12= 12. Sancho III of Castile

|13= 13. Blanca of Navarre

|14= 14. Henry II of England

|15= 15. Eleanor of Aquitaine

}}

The template documentation is here: Template:ahnentafel Enjoy! Lfstevens (talk) 21:49, 28 November 2025 (UTC)

I can send you a screenshot of what I want to receive. But it doesn't send it here. You're on Telegram? Smart Andrew (talk) 22:05, 28 November 2025 (UTC)

@Smart Andrew Not on telegram. Can you describe it? Lfstevens (talk) 03:52, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

Louis IX King of France (more) predecessor Louis VIII successor Philip II Smart Andrew (talk) 13:02, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

Like this?

More information Regnal titles, Political offices ...

Lfstevens/2025 Archive House of Tudor Born: 28 June 1491 Died: 28 January 1547
Regnal titles
Preceded by Henry VII	Lord of Ireland 1509–1542	Crown of Ireland Act 1542
	King of England 1509–1547	Succeeded by Edward VI
Vacant Title last held by Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair	King of Ireland 1542–1547
Political offices
Preceded by William Scott	Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports 1493–1509	Succeeded by Edward Poyning
Preceded by The Marquess of Berkeley	Earl Marshal 1494–1509	Succeeded by The Duke of Norfolk
Peerage of England
Vacant Title last held by Arthur	Prince of Wales 1504–1509	Vacant Title next held by Edward (VI)
Preceded by Arthur	Duke of Cornwall 1502–1509	Vacant Title next held by Henry

Close

Lfstevens (talk) 15:37, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

Almost. Only they seem to add it at the end, but I mean at the beginning.

As an example from the Russian wiki (I'm also looking for it in English) https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A8%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%BD:%D0%93%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%83%D0%B4%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B9_%D0%B4%D0%B5%D1%8F%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%8C

For understanding on the page below as a sample Vaclav Havel Smart Andrew (talk) 15:54, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

Sorry but the page did not render. Also did not understand your last sentence about Havel. Lfstevens (talk) 21:48, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

Maybe in the USA and Britain (I don't know where you're from), they block the Russian version of the wiki? About Havel, if the page doesn't appear, it doesn't matter because it's just an explanation Smart Andrew (talk) 22:01, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

Maybe it will be clearer on Trump. The President of the United States from 2017 to 2021, predecessor Obama, successor Biden, and predecessor Biden from January 20, 2025.

This is what I want to put in my draft. Smart Andrew (talk) 22:05, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

Maybe it will be clearer on Trump. The President of the United States from 2017 to 2021, predecessor Obama, successor Biden, and predecessor Biden from January 20, 2025.

This is what I want to put in my draft Smart Andrew (talk) 22:06, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

I understand the content, just not the format. Lfstevens (talk) 23:24, 29 November 2025 (UTC)

I found what I was looking for. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Infobox_officeholder

But I don't see a button to insert it into the draft. Or is it just a matter of copying and pasting? Smart Andrew (talk) 11:19, 30 November 2025 (UTC)

If you're using the visual editor, you can add a template by typing {{. That will launch the template dialog. You can search for infobox officeholder and fill in the information there. Good luck! Lfstevens (talk) 20:50, 30 November 2025 (UTC)

@Smart Andrew Lfstevens (talk) 20:50, 30 November 2025 (UTC)

I'm using the mobile version. Is it also available? Smart Andrew (talk) 08:37, 1 December 2025 (UTC)

It's different on the phone. Once you start edting, you'll see a button that looks like {}. Click on that. Double braces appear. Enter the template name between the pair of braces along with the details you want in the form like this:

{{infobox officeholder

|name=John Smith

|office=President

...

}}

Have fun Lfstevens (talk) 01:16, 2 December 2025 (UTC)

Ok.I will try Smart Andrew (talk) 12:32, 2 December 2025 (UTC)

I don't see the {} icon in the editor. There's an A, a back arrow, a paperclip, and a pencil. Smart Andrew (talk) 19:30, 11 December 2025 (UTC)

How do I write wish --Ndukula (talk) 09:59, 30 November 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia @Ndukula. I'm not sure I understand your question. If you want to edit that article, click the Edit button at the top of the page, make your changes and then click the Publish button. Lfstevens (talk) 20:52, 30 November 2025 (UTC)

Hi how are you? I'm new to wikipedia but want to join! --Nyxaphobia (talk) 20:47, 11 December 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia, @Nyxaphobia! There's no official membership. Just create your account and start editing! Lfstevens (talk) 02:32, 12 December 2025 (UTC)

can I create an aritical about me and my career? --ADobres (talk) 07:30, 14 December 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia, @ADobres! You're not supposed to write about yourself or pay someone to write for you. See Wikipedia:Conflict of interest Lfstevens (talk) 21:44, 14 December 2025 (UTC)

What are tips for better writing? Yes, I know I'm not "new". --Crispybeatle (talk) 00:10, 16 December 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Crispybeatle. Here are some ideas:

• Prioritize neutrality : Present facts without bias. Avoid words like "amazing" or "tragically." Use phrases such as "critics argue", "supporters claim" for opinions, and "a study reported" (rather than "proved" or "demonstrated".
• Lead with a strong summary : Start articles with a concise section that defines the topic, summarizes key facts, and stands alone as an overview. Aim for 1–4 paragraphs.
• Cite reliable, preferably secondary, sources : Every substantive claim needs an inline citation. Favor secondary sources (books, scholarly articles, reputable news) over primary or user-generated content. Use <ref> tags consistently. No need to individually cite all the sentences in a paragraph supported by a single source. Just hit the end of the paragraph.
• Structure logically : Organize with clear sections and subsections. Use headings like "History," "Description," "Impact," and "See also." Follow the Manual of Style for order (lead → body → references → external links). Avoid compound headings such as "Structure and Function".
• Write for a global audience : Use clear, straightforward prose. Avoid jargon, idioms, or region-specific terms without explanation. Spell out acronyms on first use. Keep sentence structure as simple as possible.
• Be concise yet comprehensive : Eliminate redundancy. Favor active voice where possible, but prioritize clarity over flair. Cover notable aspects without unnecessary detail. Remember that most people now access WP from their phones and are not looking for long treatises.
• Maintain encyclopedic tone : Avoid promotional language, peacock terms ("legendary," "groundbreaking"), or weasel words ("some say"). Stick to verifiable facts. Stick to consensus or indicate that a point is not consensus.
• Link internally : Use wikilinks `Article name` for related topics on first mention. This builds connectivity without overlinking.
• Handle images and media thoughtfully : Place fair-use or free-licensed images with descriptive captions. Align them properly and ensure they add value.
• Follow formatting conventions : Use templates like `` for key facts. Format dates consistently (e.g., December 15, 2025). Adhere to the WP:Manual of Style for punctuation, lists, and quotations.

Lfstevens (talk) 00:33, 16 December 2025 (UTC)

Thank you! Crispybeatle (talk) 00:35, 16 December 2025 (UTC)

How are you Lfstevens, I see you mostly copyedit. I'm wondering if you have any recommendations for tools to ensure I'm following the rules on paraphrasing sources correctly, to avoid accidental plagriarism/copyright concerns. --Yourecoveredinbees (talk) 17:31, 17 December 2025 (UTC)

I only have a Bachelor's so don't know the tools used by grad students and scientists to go about this. If you have recommendations on who to ask for advice I'd appreciate it. I'm doing it manually but still worry. Yourecoveredinbees (talk) 18:34, 17 December 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipeda, @Yourecoveredinbees. The first thing not to do is copy and paste text from the source (unless you wrap it in quote marks). Stick to writing with your own words and you'll be fine. If you want to check your work (or any article) for violations, here's a tool you can try: Lfstevens (talk) 15:50, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Thanks for the link! I'm checking it out now. Definitely not copy-pasting; just ensuring I'm developing an encyclopedic tone and not regurgitating. Yourecoveredinbees (talk) 15:56, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Hello there! I am highly interested in wikipedia editing. However, I couldn't be able to know where I should start. So, would you please guide me how to manage this challenge? Thanks! King212327 (talk) 11:10, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia, @King212327. What subjects interest you? If you're curious about something specific, reading and editing the article about that thing is a great way to get motivated. It's how I started. Lfstevens (talk) 15:46, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Can i edit any article --Saadharipur (talk) 12:09, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia, @Saadharipur. You can edit any article !!! Lfstevens (talk) 15:44, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Hello, I am trying to add images of artwork to existing wiki pages. For example: Laylah Ali. There are plenty of images of her work online that are credited, like from Museum websites. If the image is on a Museum Website, does that mean it is part of the public domain? Which CC licenses should I use? Thank you. --Emegh (talk) 19:26, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia, @Emegh. Museum art is typically not public domain. Here is the Wikipedia policy on image use: Wikipedia:Image use policy. Check it out! Lfstevens (talk) 20:09, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Hi! How do you cite sources and why are people downvoting my edits? Thanks --Nukenennis (talk) 19:52, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia, @Nukenennis. Easiest way to add a source on a computer is to type ctl-shift-K and fill out the popup using one of the options there. If you have an url, or a doi or similar, the editor can often create a cite for you. Otherwise, fill it out as best you can. Here's some more info: WP:Sources.

On your other question, I have no idea. You can leave a message on the page of the editor who downvoted your edit, and they might explain. Lfstevens (talk) 20:14, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Thanks!

Also, turns out the number I was looking at was actually characters removed, not downvoting.. sorry! Nukenennis (talk) 20:48, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Is it possible for you to edit given the correct info? I am in no way interested in computer crap. --Utopiaboymayor (talk) 19:57, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipeda, @Utopiaboymayor. I don't understand your question. Please clarify. Lfstevens (talk) 20:15, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Restated: if I provide necessary information, could you edit for me? Utopiaboymayor (talk) 21:11, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Lfstevens, there are more detail on Utopiaboymayor's talk page. Magnolia677 (talk) 22:37, 18 December 2025 (UTC)

Is there still a dispute here? Lfstevens (talk) 05:31, 19 December 2025 (UTC)

No. Magnolia677 (talk) 12:34, 19 December 2025 (UTC)

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How do I create a table of players playing for a specific team? I'm trying to expand a little bit on a local baseball league and I'm stuck figuring it out --Canadianthegreat (talk) 05:51, 21 December 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia, @Canadianthegreat! Is this what you're looking for? Template:Infobox sports team Lfstevens (talk) 21:18, 22 December 2025 (UTC)

No, I'm looking for something more like the one on an mlb's page. for example here under the 'Roster' section Toronto Blue Jays Canadianthegreat (talk) 02:56, 23 December 2025 (UTC)

Paste the text below into your article and update with your team.

{{MLB spring training roster

|TemplateName=Toronto Blue Jays roster

|TeamName=Toronto Blue Jays

|MLBcomName=bluejays

|Date=December 15, 2025

|Active=40

|Inactive=0

|NRI=0

|Pitchers=

• 66 Angel Bastardo

• 17 José Berríos

• 57 Shane Bieber

• 28 Jake Bloss

• 84 Dylan Cease

• 60 Lázaro Estrada

• 63 Braydon Fisher

• 68 Mason Fluharty

• 44 Bowden Francis

• 93 Yimi García

• 34 Kevin Gausman

• 23 Jeff Hoffman

• 56 Eric Lauer

• -- Chase Lee

• 54 Brendon Little

• 64 Adam Macko

• -- Spencer Miles

• 45 Tommy Nance

• -- Cody Ponce

• -- Tyler Rogers

• 65 Paxton Schultz

• -- Ricky Tiedemann

• 77 Louis Varland

• 39 Trey Yesavage

|Catchers=

• 55 Tyler Heineman

• 30 Alejandro Kirk

• -- Brandon Valenzuela

|Infielders=

• 47 Addison Barger

• 22 Ernie Clement

•  0 Andrés Giménez

• 27 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

• 49 Leo Jiménez

|Outfielders=

•  8 Jonatan Clase

• 10 Joey Loperfido

• 38 Nathan Lukes

• 25 Anthony Santander

• 36 Davis Schneider

•  4 George Springer

•  3 Myles Straw

•  5 Daulton Varsho

|DH=

|InactivePitchers=

|InactiveCatchers=

|InactiveInfielders=

|InactiveOutfielders=

|InactiveDH=

|Manager=

• 14 John Schneider

|Coaches=

• 61 Alex Andreopoulos (bullpen catcher)

• 53 Mark Budzinski (first base/outfield)

• 51 Carlos Febles (third base/infield)

• 88 Sam Greene (assistant pitching)

• 15 DeMarlo Hale (associate manager)

• 78 Luis Hurtado (bullpen catcher)

• 80 Lou Iannotti (assistant hitting)

• 82 Graham Johnson (bullpen)

• -- John Lannan (mental performance coach)

• -- Cody Atkinson (assistant hitting)

• 79 David Popkins (hitting)

• 41 Pete Walker (pitching)

• Vacant (bench)

|60DayIL=

|COVID=

|Restricted=

}} Lfstevens (talk) 21:41, 23 December 2025 (UTC)

I have made a translation, finished it, but got no clue on how to upload --Silvermontu (talk) 15:39, 23 December 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia, @Silvermontu!

Is this a new article? If so, search on the article's name. That will take you to a page that says that no such article exists. Follow the instructions to create it, and enter your text there. Lfstevens (talk) 21:43, 23 December 2025 (UTC)

no, it's a translation, I have finished it. It's already saved, but I can't find where to make it public. Silvermontu (talk) 20:21, 24 December 2025 (UTC)

If the initial language is say Chinese, and you translated into English, then you start a new article on English wikipedia [en.wikipedia.org] and add your translation. If it's the other way around, start the article on [cn.wikipedia.org] and add your translation there. Lfstevens (talk) 21:19, 24 December 2025 (UTC)

Hello, I recall reading a while back that there is a specific deletion policy which involves nominating an article for deletion (I don't remember the specific page, I'll see if I can find it, but I assume you know what I am refering to). Do you know how I can go about doing this? There is an article I wish to nominate. Thanks in advance. --Herisau (talk) 23:23, 23 December 2025 (UTC)

There are several deletion processes available to you, each with its own steps. Check this out: WP:Deletion policy. Have fun! Lfstevens (talk) 00:45, 24 December 2025 (UTC)

Much obliged. Herisau (talk) 14:23, 24 December 2025 (UTC)

Greetings Boss --Adu Gyamfi Augustine (talk) 18:55, 28 December 2025 (UTC)

Happy New Year! Lfstevens (talk) 17:18, 29 December 2025 (UTC)

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Electrodeposition (disambiguation) is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Electrodeposition (disambiguation) until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article until the discussion has finished.

Gjs238 (talk) 13:38, 31 December 2025 (UTC)

No question just want to say hi and its great to meet you! --Knmah (talk) 18:38, 31 December 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia, @Knmah Lfstevens (talk) 02:38, 1 January 2026 (UTC)

Please see if it's possible to publish an article without it being deleted.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Smart_Andrew/sandbox Smart Andrew (talk) 11:38, 2 January 2026 (UTC)

Did you publish and the article was deleted? If not, go ahead and publish. Lfstevens (talk) 17:25, 2 January 2026 (UTC)

Ok Smart Andrew (talk) 18:26, 2 January 2026 (UTC)