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Deprecations should be announced on the [Deprecated feature removal schedule](../../update/deprecations.md).
-For steps to create a deprecation entry, see [Deprecations](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/blog/release-posts/#deprecations).
+Do not include the deprecation announcement in the merge request that introduces a code change for the deprecation.
+Use a separate MR to create a deprecation entry. For steps to create a deprecation entry, see
+[Deprecations](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/blog/release-posts/#deprecations).
## When can a feature be removed/changed?