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== Editing basics ==
Every page on the RetroTechCollection Wiki has an '''Edit''' button. Click it to start making changes.
 
=== Source editor ===
The source editor lets you write in wikitext, the markup language used by MediaWiki. The basics:
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; margin:auto;"
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! style="font-size:200%; padding:20px; background-color:#4B9CD3; color:white; text-align:center;" | '''Editing'''
! What you type !! What you get
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| style="font-size:120%; padding:10px; text-align:center;" | ''Your Guide to Editing & Contributing to the Wiki''
| <code><nowiki>'''bold text'''</nowiki></code> || '''bold text'''
|}
 
== ✏️ Getting Started ==
Welcome to the '''RetroTechCollection Wiki'''! This page provides a '''step-by-step guide on editing pages''', creating new articles, formatting content, and contributing to the wiki.
 
If you’re new to wiki editing, don’t worry! Editing follows '''MediaWiki markup''', which is easy to learn.
 
You'll need an account to begin contributing to our wiki (this is to prevent spam...), I will approve your account within 20 minutes of your request.
 
== 🔍 Basic Editing ==
To edit a page, simply **click the "Edit" tab** at the top of any article. This opens the editor, where you can modify text, fix errors, and improve content.
 
* Use '''double square brackets''' to link to other pages → `[[Page Name]]`
* Use `'''Triple Apostrophes'''` for **bold** text → `'''Bold'''`
* Use `''Double Apostrophes''` for *italic* text → `''Italic''`
* Headings are made with equal signs: `== Section Title ==`
* Lists can be created with:
  * `*` for bulleted lists
  * `#` for numbered lists
 
== 🖋️ Formatting Guide ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center; background-color:#f8f8f8; border-radius:8px;"
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! style="background-color:#6CAEE0; color:white;" | Markup !! style="background-color:#6CAEE0; color:white;" | Output
| <code><nowiki>''italic text''</nowiki></code> || ''italic text''
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| `'''Bold Text'''` || '''Bold Text'''
| <code><nowiki>== Heading ==</nowiki></code> || A section heading
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| `''Italic Text''` || ''Italic Text''
| <code><nowiki>=== Subheading ===</nowiki></code> || A subsection heading
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| `== Heading Level 2 ==` || == Heading Level 2 ==
| <code><nowiki>[[Page Name]]</nowiki></code> || A link to another wiki page
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| `[[Page Name]]` || [[Page Name]]
| <code><nowiki>[[Page Name|Display Text]]</nowiki></code> || A link with custom text
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| `[https://example.com External Link]` || [https://example.com External Link]
| <code><nowiki>[https://example.com Text]</nowiki></code> || An external link
|-
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| `* Bullet List` ||
| <code><nowiki>* Item</nowiki></code> || A bullet point
* Bullet List
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| `# Numbered List` ||
| <code><nowiki># Item</nowiki></code> || A numbered list item
# Numbered List
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| `{| class="wikitable"` || Creates a **table**
| <code><nowiki><ref>{{Cite web |url=... |title=...}}</ref></nowiki></code> || A reference citation
|}
|}


== 📌 Creating a New Page ==
See [[Help:Wikitext]] for more, and [[Help:Writing a repair guide]] for how articles on this wiki are written.
To create a new page:
1. **Search for the page title** – If it doesn’t exist, you can create it.
2. **Click "Create"** to start editing.
3. **Use standard formatting** to structure your content.
4. **Save your changes** with an edit summary.
 
If unsure, check **[[Help:Page Structure]]** for guidance on structuring new pages.
 
== 🔧 Advanced Editing ==
For experienced users, the following features help enhance content quality:
* **Templates** – Use pre-formatted templates for consistency Template:Infobox_computer, Warning).
* **Tables** – Organize data using `wikitable` class.
* **Images** – Upload images via **Special:Upload** and insert using File:Example.jpg|thumb|Description.
* **Categories** – Add `[[Category:Example]]` at the bottom of a page to categorize it.
 
== ⚠️ Editing Guidelines ==
When editing, please follow these rules:
✅ **Keep content factual and relevant** 
✅ **Use proper formatting for readability** 
✅ **Cite sources when necessary** 
✅ **Be respectful of other contributors** 
❌ **Do not add spam or unverified information** 


If you need assistance, visit our **[https://forum.retrotechcollection.com Editing Help Forum]**.
=== Visual editor ===
The visual editor works like a word processor. Click '''Edit''' and you can format text, add links and insert images without knowing wikitext.


== 🔗 Related Help Pages ==
== Saving your changes ==
* [[Help:Formatting]] – Advanced formatting tips
* Write a short [[Help:Edit summary|edit summary]] saying what you changed.
* [[Help:Page Structure]] – How to structure pages correctly
* Click '''Show preview''' to check your work before saving.
* [[Help:Templates]] – Using and creating wiki templates
* Click '''Save changes''' when you are happy with it.
* [[Help:Categories]] – Organizing pages with categories
* [[Help:Uploading Images]] – Adding images to the wiki


== 🛠️ Get Involved! ==
Edits by anonymous and newly registered users are held for moderation and appear on the page once a moderator has approved them.
Editing and improving articles is the **best way to contribute to the wiki**! If you're ready to help, jump in and start editing, or visit our **community forums** for collaboration.


Happy Editing! 🎉 
== See also ==
— The RetroTechCollection Wiki Team 
* [[Help:Wikitext|Wikitext reference]]
* [[Help:Page history|Page history]]
* [[RetroTechCollection:Tools|Editing tools]]
* [[RetroTechCollection:Citing sources|Citing sources]]
* [[Help:Contents|Help contents]]


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Latest revision as of 00:18, 1 October 2026

Editing basics

[edit source]

Every page on the RetroTechCollection Wiki has an Edit button. Click it to start making changes.

Source editor

[edit source]

The source editor lets you write in wikitext, the markup language used by MediaWiki. The basics:

What you type What you get
'''bold text''' bold text
''italic text'' italic text
== Heading == A section heading
=== Subheading === A subsection heading
[[Page Name]] A link to another wiki page
[[Page Name|Display Text]] A link with custom text
[https://example.com Text] An external link
* Item A bullet point
# Item A numbered list item
<ref>{{Cite web |url=... |title=...}}</ref> A reference citation

See Help:Wikitext for more, and Help:Writing a repair guide for how articles on this wiki are written.

Visual editor

[edit source]

The visual editor works like a word processor. Click Edit and you can format text, add links and insert images without knowing wikitext.

Saving your changes

[edit source]
  • Write a short edit summary saying what you changed.
  • Click Show preview to check your work before saving.
  • Click Save changes when you are happy with it.

Edits by anonymous and newly registered users are held for moderation and appear on the page once a moderator has approved them.

See also

[edit source]
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