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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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