How do you correct inaccurate information on a Wikipedia page?

Correcting an inaccuracy on a Wikipedia article follows a specific three-part format. When the request is properly structured and backed by reliable sources, the implementation rate is high because volunteer editors prefer accurate articles over inaccurate ones.

The three required elements of a Talk-page edit request

1. The wrong text, Quote the exact passage from the article as it currently reads, word for word. Do not paraphrase; copy the sentence or phrase so reviewers can locate it immediately.
2. The proposed replacement, State the precise wording that should go in its place. Be specific; a vague request such as “fix the date” gives the reviewing editor nothing to act on. Neutral, encyclopedic language is required.
3. Supporting reliable sources, Provide citations from independent secondary sources that verify the corrected version. Primary company materials alone are not sufficient.

What to expect after filing

• An uninvolved community editor evaluates the request, checks the sources, and either implements the change or asks follow-up questions.
• Factual corrections with clear reliable-source backing are typically acted on promptly.
• Corrections that involve framing or NPOV (neutral point of view) judgments may prompt a longer conversation, but the same three-part format still applies.

Why direct edits do not work

A COI editor who edits the article directly, even to make a correction that is factually accurate, will have the edit reverted and the account flagged. Wikipedia policy requires that editors with a conflict of interest propose changes on the Talk page so they can be peer-reviewed by independent editors, not implement them unilaterally. The Talk-page route is not a workaround; it is the only compliant path.