Help:Categories
| 🏷️ Using Categories |
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| How to Categorise Articles on the RTC Wiki |
Categories help organise the wiki so editors and readers can find related content. Every article should have at least one category.
Adding a Category
[edit source]Add categories at the bottom of an article, one per line:
[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]] [[Category:Compact Macintosh]]
Finding the Right Category
[edit source]Browse Special:Categories to see all existing categories. Common top-level categories include:
| Category | For |
|---|---|
| Category:Apple Vintage Computers | All Apple/Macintosh hardware articles |
| Category:Nintendo | Nintendo consoles and handhelds |
| Category:Sega | Sega consoles and handhelds |
| Category:Vintage Computers | Non-Apple vintage computers |
| Category:Service Manuals | Downloadable service documentation |
| Category:Schematics | Board-level circuit diagrams |
| Category:Troubleshooting Guides | Fault diagnosis articles |
| Category:Maintenance Guides | Preventive maintenance articles |
| Category:Capacitor Replacement Guides | Recapping guides |
Subcategories
[edit source]More specific categories exist within the top-level ones:
- Category:Nintendo Service Manuals (subcategory of Service Manuals + Nintendo)
- Category:Sega Schematics (subcategory of Schematics + Sega)
- Category:Apple Troubleshooting Guides (subcategory of Troubleshooting Guides)
Creating a New Category
[edit source]If you need a category that doesn't exist:
- Add the category tag to your article:
[[Category:New Category Name]] - The category will appear as a red link — click it to create the category page
- Add a brief description and a parent category
Category page example:
A brief description of what belongs in this category. [[Category:Parent Category]]
Tips
[edit source]- Don't over-categorise — use the most specific category that fits
- Check existing categories first — avoid creating duplicates
- Every article needs at least one category — uncategorised pages are hard to find
- Categories are case-sensitive — "Apple vintage computers" ≠ "Apple Vintage Computers"