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Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
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Checked | checked | Is this manually checked?
| String | optional |
Need help? | needhelp | Is set to a value other than "helped" if help is needed | String | optional |
Parameters
checked
Indicates edit was reviewed, and was correct
true
True
TRUE
yes
Yes
YES
Indicates edit was reviewed, and was incorrect
failed
Failed
FAILED
Edit not reviewed
false
, or any other value.
needhelp
Indicates help request is. Or was, unanswered
Indicates help request is open
foobarbaz
Indicates help request was answered
helped
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