Wikipedia:Long dab dos and don'ts


Long disambiguation pages are best organized by subject.

To quickly get readers where they want, in addition to writing good entries:
DO:
Use clearly defined subject headings
If subjects overlap, copy entries or use hatnotes
Imitate similar pages
Use subsections as needed
Usually keep (sub)sections to 3-12 entries
Put unsorted entries below in "Other uses"
DON'T:
Don't combine unrelated subject headings
Don't use subjects that overlap, if possible
Don't organize by etymology or pronunciation
Don't use bold or semicolons for headings
Don't leave unsorted entries floating
Don't list fictional and real items together

Also:

Do consider joining WikiProject Disambiguation.

Notes

  1. ↑ See exceptions at WP:NOFLOATERS

See also