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| {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; background-color:#e8f4fa; border-radius:10px; box-shadow:0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);" | | == Editing basics == |
| | Every page on the RetroTechCollection Wiki has an '''Edit''' button. Click it to start making changes. |
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| | === Source editor === |
| | The source editor lets you write in wikitext, the markup language used by MediaWiki. The basics: |
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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''' |
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| == ✏️ Getting Started ==
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| 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.
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| If you’re new to wiki editing, don’t worry! Editing follows **MediaWiki markup**, which is easy to learn.
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| == 🔍 Basic Editing ==
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| 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.
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| * Use '''double square brackets''' to link to other pages → `[[Page Name]]`
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| * Use `'''Triple Apostrophes'''` for **bold** text → `'''Bold'''`
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| * Use `''Double Apostrophes''` for *italic* text → `''Italic''`
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| * Headings are made with equal signs: `== Section Title ==`
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| * Lists can be created with:
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| * `*` for bulleted lists
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| * `#` for numbered lists
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| == 🖋️ Formatting Guide ==
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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 |
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| | `# Numbered List` || | | | <code><nowiki># Item</nowiki></code> || A numbered list item |
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| | `{| class="wikitable"` || Creates a **table** | | | <code><nowiki><ref>{{Cite web |url=... |title=...}}</ref></nowiki></code> || A reference citation |
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| == 📌 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:
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| 1. **Search for the page title** – If it doesn’t exist, you can create it.
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| 2. **Click "Create"** to start editing.
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| 3. **Use standard formatting** to structure your content.
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| 4. **Save your changes** with an edit summary.
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| If unsure, check **[[Help:Page Structure]]** for guidance on structuring new pages.
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| == 🔧 Advanced Editing ==
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| For experienced users, the following features help **enhance content quality**:
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| * **Templates** – Use pre-formatted templates for consistency {Template:Infobox_computer}, `{{Warning}}`).
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| * **Tables** – Organize data using `wikitable` class.
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| * **Images** – Upload images via **Special:Upload** and insert using `[[File:Example.jpg|thumb|Description]]`.
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| * **Categories** – Add `[[Category:Example]]` at the bottom of a page to categorize it.
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| == ⚠️ Editing Guidelines ==
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| When editing, please follow these rules:
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| ✅ **Keep content factual and relevant**
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| ✅ **Use proper formatting for readability**
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| ✅ **Cite sources when necessary**
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| ✅ **Be respectful of other contributors**
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| ❌ **Do not add spam or unverified information**
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| 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. |
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| == 🔗 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
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| == 🛠️ 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.
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| 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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