Wikipedia:Very short featured articles

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This page in a nutshell: It is somewhat open to debate whether very short articles can become Featured Articles, but consensus tends to be against a set minimum length for FAC.

There has often been discussion about whether very short articles can attain

Some editors are opposed to short articles at

Featured articles under 400 words have been proposed.

Some examples of current very short featured articles:

• Miss Meyers, FA, 9,417 bytes
• Nico Ditch, FA, 10,570 bytes
• How Brown Saw the Baseball Game, FA, 11,029 bytes
• Hurricane Irene (2005), FA, 11,041 bytes
• Tropical Storm Brenda (1960), FA, 11,163 bytes
• Si Ronda, FA, 11,264 bytes

For a complete list, see Featured articles by size.

From

A featured article exemplifies our very best work and ... It is—

• (b) comprehensive: it neglects no major facts or details;

The length of an article doesn't determine its quality; it's the thoroughness, accuracy, and relevance of its content that matters most. Wikipedia's Featured Article status reflects this emphasis on quality over quantity. While achieving this status relies on comprehensive coverage and adherence to strict editorial guidelines, simply adding material to lengthen an article isn't advisable. Instead, the focus should be on presenting clear and concise information that effectively communicates the subject matter. Collaborative efforts by knowledgeable editors can ensure that articles attain Featured status by accurately representing all relevant facts and details without unnecessary padding. Ultimately, whether short or long, an article's value lies in its ability to inform and engage readers effectively.

• Wikipedia talk:Featured article candidates/archive32#Notability, etc
• Wikipedia talk:Featured article candidates/archive35#Very short FAs
• Wikipedia talk:WIAFA#Comprehensive and extra-short FAs
• Wikipedia:Good articles/By length
• Wikipedia:Featured articles/By length

• Sutherland, Joe (13 May 2016) The "world's first gif", a horse, and a ditch: The English Wikipedia's ten shortest featured articles. Wikimedia Diff.