Wikipedia:WikiProject Cricket/The Nets/When to use sections

This page is part of the Cricket WikiProject's online Nets, and contains instructions, recommendations, or suggestions for editors working on cricket articles. While it is not one of the project's formal guidelines, editors are encouraged to consider the advice presented here in the course of their editing work.

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This page in a nutshell: Use sections whenever there is a clear change in the content, but don't overuse them

This page is designed to explain to editors when to use sections. You've probably seen sections, used section edit links, and navigated to sections using the table of contents. Now you'll learn when to use them to maximize their utility to readers and editors alike.

Generally, sections are used to improve readability of the article. They also allow readers to pinpoint the information they want from a table of contents, and they improve editorial control.