Template:R to plural/doc

Usage

Use this rcat template on mainspace redirects only.

• This redirect category (rcat) template populates both Category:Redirects to plurals
• Add this rcat to a redirect (not a talk-page redirect) in the following manner:

#REDIRECT [[(target article title)]]

{{Rcat shell|
{{R to plural}}
}}

Template {{Rcat shell}} is an alias for the Redirect category shell template, which may be used to add as many appropriate rcats as needed, usually from one to seven, along with their parameters, to a redirect. For more information see the documentation on its template page. This rcat may also tag a redirect individually:

#REDIRECT [[(target article title)]]

{{R to plural}}

This is in accord with instructions found at WV:REDCAT.

• Use this rcat to tag any mainspace redirect from the singular noun of a plural target. {{R from singular}} redirects here and may also be used.
• Important note:
  • Redirects of this sort exist for reader convenience in cases of singular–plural pairs or false singulars, wherein the plural or plural-looking form is better attested in usage, such that the normal "prefer the singular" Wikipedia naming convention is not followed. This is not an endorsement to create resources breaking the English Wikiversity naming conventions, but it is only for those rare cases where the plural is the correct form and the singular is not. Examples:
    • TrouserTrousers
    • ScissorScissors
  • If a singular → plural redirect does not fall within the above description, then consider if Wikipedia:Naming conventions (plurals) would indicate that a page move/rename to the singular title is recommended. The populated category is monitored by contributors who keep track of these to ensure compliance with Wikiversity policies and guidelines.

Aliases

• Also known as... – list of templates that redirect here and may also be used

See also

• {{R from modification}}, used to tag singulars in namespaces other than mainspace
• {{R from plural}} / {{R to singular}}
• Wikipedia's WikiProject Redirect/Style guide