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Make sure to fill out the template and replace the examples. Preview the new page to view explanations for each field. <pre>{{New wiki request | status = open | language_code = fr | language_code3 = fra | language_English = French | language_native = français | language_Wikidata= Q150 | new_language = yes/no <!-- usually yes if it's a Wikipedia, otherwise usually no --> | directionality = LTR <!--LTR = "left to right"; "RTL" for right-to-left scripts.--> | project_English = Wikipedia | project_native = Wikipédia | ns_project = | ns_project_talk = | enable_upload = no | logo = File:... | timezone = Continent/City | add_namespaces = | add_settings = | category = <!-- for Wikisource and Wikiversity: the category of the test-project on OldWS/BetaWV --> }} == Proposal == Replace this text with your opening argument in favour of the new project. You can also refer to external documentation or websites. Sign your request by ending your statement with: --~~~~ == Discussion == </pre></li> <li>On <a href="/wiki/Requests_for_new_languages" title="Requests for new languages">Requests for new languages</a>, add "{{subst:ls-newrow|<i>Project Language name</i>}}" (for example, "{{subst:ls-newrow|Wikipedia French}}") under "Open". 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