Editing Help:Getting Started (section)

== ✏️ Making Your First Edit ==

=== Finding Something to Edit ===

Start small with these beginner-friendly tasks:

# '''Fix typos and grammar'''
#* Browse articles about systems you know
#* Look for obvious spelling errors
#* Improve awkward phrasing

# '''Add missing information'''
#* Technical specifications
#* Release dates
#* Model variations
#* Compatible peripherals

# '''Improve formatting'''
#* Add section headers
#* Create lists where appropriate
#* Fix broken links

# '''Add citations'''
#* Find sources for uncited claims
#* Use books, manuals, or magazines you own

=== How to Edit ===

# Navigate to any article
# Click the "Edit" tab at the top
# Make your changes in the text editor
# Preview your changes (always do this!)
# Write an edit summary explaining what you did
# Click "Save changes"

=== Basic Wiki Markup ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! What you want !! What you type !! What you get
|-
| Bold text || <nowiki>'''bold text'''</nowiki> || '''bold text'''
|-
| Italic text || <nowiki>''italic text''</nowiki> || ''italic text''
|-
| Internal link || <nowiki>[[Commodore 64]]</nowiki> || [[Commodore 64]]
|-
| External link || <nowiki>[https://example.com Example]</nowiki> || [https://example.com Example]
|-
| Section header || <nowiki>== Header ==</nowiki> || (Creates a section)
|-
| Bullet list || <nowiki>* Item one</nowiki><br /><nowiki>* Item two</nowiki> || • Item one<br />• Item two
|-
| Numbered list || <nowiki># First</nowiki><br /><nowiki># Second</nowiki> || 1. First<br />2. Second
|}

=== Your First Edit Checklist ===

Before saving:
* ✓ Is my information accurate?
* ✓ Is it written neutrally?
* ✓ Did I preview my changes?
* ✓ Did I write a clear edit summary?
* ✓ Am I improving the article?