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This is a list of system messages available in the MediaWiki namespace.
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| Name | Default message text |
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| Current message text | |
| mwe-upwiz-source-ownwork-origin-option-others-unknown-warning-text (talk) (Translate) | <b>Do not upload {{PLURAL:$1|this file|these files}}!</b> Only media with [[COM:L#Well-known_licenses|free licenses]] or in the [[COM:PD|public domain]] are permitted on {{SITENAME}}. If you are in any doubt, please [[COM:L|learn more about what is permitted]], or [[COM:VPC|ask experienced contributors]] before uploading. Thank you. |
| mwe-upwiz-source-ownwork-origin-option-own (talk) (Translate) | {{PLURAL:$1|This work is|These works are}} entirely created by me |
| mwe-upwiz-source-ownwork-purpose-label (talk) (Translate) | Please select the option that best describes the purpose of {{PLURAL:$1|this work|these works}}. |
| mwe-upwiz-source-ownwork-purpose-option-knowledge (talk) (Translate) | {{PLURAL:$1|This work provides|These works provide}} knowledge, instructions, or information to others. |
| mwe-upwiz-source-ownwork-purpose-option-personal-use (talk) (Translate) | {{PLURAL:$1|This work is|These works are}} for my personal use, for example photos of myself, my family or friends, or self-promoting content. |
| mwe-upwiz-source-ownwork-purpose-option-personal-warning (talk) (Translate) | <b>Do not upload {{PLURAL:$1|this file|these files}}!</b> {{SITENAME}} does not allow hosting personal or private media. If you are in any doubt, please [[COM:L|learn more about what is permitted]], or [[COM:VPC|ask experienced contributors]] before uploading. Thank you. |
| mwe-upwiz-source-ownwork-question (talk) (Translate) | What license do {{GENDER:$2|you}} want to publish {{PLURAL:$1|this work|these works}} under? All media on Commons should be published under a free license. |
| mwe-upwiz-source-permission (talk) (Translate) | Their author gave you explicit permission to upload them |
| mwe-upwiz-source-text (talk) (Translate) | Where did {{GENDER:$2|you}} find {{PLURAL:$1|this work|these works}}? Enter the website, the book, or another source. |
| mwe-upwiz-source-thirdparty-cases-title (talk) (Translate) | Please choose why {{PLURAL:$1|this work is|these works are}} free to share. Providing incorrect information may result in the deletion of your media. |
| mwe-upwiz-source-thirdparty-custom-multiple-intro (talk) (Translate) | If all files have the same source, author, and copyright status, you may enter them only once for all of them. |
| mwe-upwiz-source-thirdparty-explain (talk) (Translate) | You can upload someone else's work as long as it is published under a free license or its copyright has expired. |
| mwe-upwiz-source-thirdparty-intro (talk) (Translate) | Please enter the address where you found each file. |
| mwe-upwiz-source-thirdparty-label (talk) (Translate) | {{PLURAL:$1|This work was|These works are}} created by someone else and {{PLURAL:$1|it is|they are}} free to share. |
| mwe-upwiz-stashed-upload (talk) (Translate) | Uploaded |
| mwe-upwiz-statements-placeholder-depicts (talk) (Translate) | e.g., Angolan giraffe |
| mwe-upwiz-statements-title-depicts (talk) (Translate) | Main subjects visible in this work |
| mwe-upwiz-statements-too-many-items (talk) (Translate) | We recommend keeping the number of items to a maximum of $1 |
| mwe-upwiz-step-deeds (talk) (Translate) | Release rights |
| mwe-upwiz-step-details (talk) (Translate) | Describe |
| mwe-upwiz-step-file (talk) (Translate) | Upload |
| mwe-upwiz-step-metadata (talk) (Translate) | Add data |
| mwe-upwiz-step-thanks (talk) (Translate) | Use |
| mwe-upwiz-step-tutorial (talk) (Translate) | Learn |
| mwe-upwiz-subhead-alt-upload (talk) (Translate) | Back to the old form |
| mwe-upwiz-subhead-alternatives (talk) (Translate) | Alternative upload methods |
| mwe-upwiz-subhead-bugs (talk) (Translate) | [$1 Known issues] |
| mwe-upwiz-submitting-details (talk) (Translate) | Submitting details… |
| mwe-upwiz-submitting-structured-data (talk) (Translate) | Submitting structured data… |
| mwe-upwiz-thanks-message (talk) (Translate) | Thanks for contributing to freely available media and knowledge worldwide. |
| mwe-upwiz-thanks-update-delay (talk) (Translate) | Inserting the image into the list page may take up to five minutes. |
| mwe-upwiz-thanks-url (talk) (Translate) | To link to it in HTML, copy this URL: |
| mwe-upwiz-thanks-wikitext (talk) (Translate) | To use the file in a wiki, copy this text into a page: |
| mwe-upwiz-thumbnail-failed (talk) (Translate) | The upload succeeded, but the server could not get a preview thumbnail. |
| mwe-upwiz-title (talk) (Translate) | Title |
| mwe-upwiz-too-many-files (talk) (Translate) | Too many files. |
| mwe-upwiz-too-many-files-text (talk) (Translate) | You can only upload $1 {{PLURAL:$1|file|files}} at once but you tried to upload $2 {{PLURAL:$2|file|files}} in total. Please try again with fewer files! |
| mwe-upwiz-tooltip-additional-info (talk) (Translate) | Add the following to make your work more discoverable. Be as specific as you can. |
| mwe-upwiz-tooltip-author (talk) (Translate) | The name of the person who took the photo, or painted the picture, drew the drawing, etc. |
| mwe-upwiz-tooltip-caption (talk) (Translate) | One-line explanation. |
| mwe-upwiz-tooltip-categories-v2 (talk) (Translate) | Search for an existing category to put your work in. |
| mwe-upwiz-tooltip-date (talk) (Translate) | Choose the date this work was created or first published. |
| mwe-upwiz-tooltip-description (talk) (Translate) | We recommend providing detailed information on this work if you can. |
| mwe-upwiz-tooltip-location (talk) (Translate) | [$1 Geocode your file] to identify where the media was recorded (it is not always useful to enter a location for every kind of media). |
| mwe-upwiz-tooltip-more-info (talk) (Translate) | Learn more. |
| mwe-upwiz-tooltip-sign (talk) (Translate) | You can use your wiki user name or your real name. In both cases, this will be linked to your wiki user page. |
| mwe-upwiz-tooltip-skiptutorial (talk) (Translate) | You can re-enable this tutorial in [$1 your user preferences], under $2 → $3. |
| mwe-upwiz-tooltip-source (talk) (Translate) | Where this digital file came from — could be a URL, or a book or publication. |
| mwe-upwiz-tooltip-title (talk) (Translate) | Create a unique descriptive title using plain language with spaces. Omit the file extension, if any. |
| mwe-upwiz-transport-started (talk) (Translate) | Starting… |