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If the page has recently been deleted: the deletion report (who deleted it, when and why). If the page was deleted after 23 December 2004 (the date of the MediaWiki 1.4 upgrade), all deletions and restorations will appear. If the page has not been restored yet: the deleted page history. To undelete all revisions, simply press the Restore button.
An access key allows a computer user to immediately jump to a specific part of a web page via the keyboard. On Wikipedia, access keys allow you to do a lot more—protect a page, show page history, publish your changes, show preview text, and so on. See the next section for the full list.
Admins may wish to see deleted pages for various reasons, including while participating at DRV, explaining why a page was deleted, or investigating a potential sockpuppet. Some admins also provide copies of deleted pages to non-admins while completing similar tasks. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to view a deleted page without restoring it.
Reverting on Wikipedia refers to the process of undoing or otherwise negating the effects of one or more edits, typically restoring the page, or a section of it, to a previous version in either exact wording or meaning. This action can take various forms.
First, read Wikipedia:Why was the page I created deleted? (shortcut: WP:WWMPD). Among other things, this page explains how to find out why an article was deleted. If an article was deleted as a result of a proposed deletion, any administrator will usually restore it upon reasonable request. Follow the link at WP:WWMPD to post such a request.
Wikipedia administrators often delete pages and media in accordance with our deletion policy. This page explains how to find out why a particular page or file was removed, and what you can do about a deletion you disagree with. Do not despair: none of the information on a "deleted" page has actually been lost. Continue reading for details.
Skip — Moves on to the next page without saving anything. (Shortcut key — Ctrl + I) Save — Saves the page, including any extra changes you made, then moves on to next page. (Shortcut key when button is enabled — Ctrl + S) Note that saving a page with no changes will perform a null edit. Find; Enter your search criteria in the find box.
Wikipedia does have such shortcuts, but the exact key combinations depend not only on your operating system (Mac or Windows) and your Web browser, but even the version of the Web browser you're using. The page Wikipedia:Keyboard shortcuts (shortcut: WP:K) tells you what special keys to press in combination letter or number keys to do something ...