Wikipedia:Long dab dos and don'ts

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Shortcuts WP:LDDD WP:LDABDD

To quickly get readers where they want, in addition to writing good entries:

DO: Use clearly defined subject headings 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 headings that overlap, if possible Don't use bold or semicolons for headings Don't leave unsorted entries floating[a] Don't list fictional and real items together
Also: Do consider joining WikiProject Disambiguation.

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