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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. Here are 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

Visual Editor

The Visual Editor provides a word-processor-like editing experience. Click Edit and you can format text, add links, and insert images without knowing wikitext.

Saving Your Changes

Write a brief edit summary describing what you changed
Use Show preview to check your work before saving
Click Publish changes when you are satisfied

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-__NOTOC__
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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 ==
-|-
-! style="font-size:200%; padding:20px; background-color:#4B9CD3; color:white; text-align:center;" | '''Help: Editing'''
-|-
-| style="font-size:120%; padding:10px; text-align:center;" | ''Your Guide to Editing & Contributing to the Wiki''
-|}
-== ✏️ Getting Started ==
+Every page on the RetroTechCollection Wiki has an '''Edit''' button. Click it to start making changes.
-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.
+=== Source Editor ===
+The source editor lets you write in '''wikitext''' — the markup language used by MediaWiki. Here are the basics:
-== 🔍 Basic Editing ==
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%; margin:auto;"
-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.
+|-
+! What You Type !! What You Get
-* Use '''double square brackets''' to link to other pages → `[[Page Name]]`
+|-
-* Use `'''Triple Apostrophes'''` for **bold** text → `'''Bold'''`
+| <code><nowiki>'''bold text'''</nowiki></code> || '''bold text'''
-* 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;"
 |-
-! style="background-color:#6CAEE0; color:white;" | Markup !! style="background-color:#6CAEE0; color:white;" | Output
+| <code><nowiki>''italic text''</nowiki></code> || ''italic text''
 |-
-| `'''Bold Text'''` || '''Bold Text'''
+| <code><nowiki>== Heading ==</nowiki></code> || A section heading
 |-
-| `''Italic Text''` || ''Italic Text''
+| <code><nowiki>=== Subheading ===</nowiki></code> || A subsection heading
 |-
-| `== Heading Level 2 ==` || == Heading Level 2 ==
+| <code><nowiki>[[Page Name]]</nowiki></code> || A link to another wiki page
 |-
-| `[[Page Name]]` || [[Page Name]]
+| <code><nowiki>[[Page Name|Display Text]]</nowiki></code> || A link with custom text
 |-
-| `[https://example.com External Link]` || [https://example.com External Link]
+| <code><nowiki>[https://example.com Text]</nowiki></code> || An external link
 |-
-| `* Bullet List` ||
+| <code><nowiki>* Item</nowiki></code> || A bullet point
-* Bullet List
 |-
-| `# Numbered List` ||
+| <code><nowiki># Item</nowiki></code> || A numbered list item
-# Numbered List
 |-
-| `{| class="wikitable"` || Creates a **table**
+| <code><nowiki><ref>{{cite web |url=... |title=...}}</ref></nowiki></code> || A reference citation
 |}
-== 📌 Creating a New Page ==
+=== Visual Editor ===
-To create a new page:
+The Visual Editor provides a word-processor-like editing experience. Click '''Edit''' and you can format text, add links, and insert images without knowing wikitext.
-. **Search for the page title** – If it doesn’t exist, you can create it.
-. **Click "Create"** to start editing.
-. **Use standard formatting** to structure your content.
-. **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 (`{{Infobox}}`, `{{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]**.
-== 🔗 Related Help Pages ==
-* [[Help:Formatting]] – Advanced formatting tips
-* [[Help:Page Structure]] – How to structure pages correctly
-* [[Help:Templates]] – Using and creating wiki templates
-* [[Help:Categories]] – Organizing pages with categories
-* [[Help:Uploading Images]] – Adding images to the wiki
-== 🛠️ Get Involved! ==
+== Saving Your Changes ==
-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.
+* Write a brief '''edit summary''' describing what you changed
+* Use '''Show preview''' to check your work before saving
+* Click '''Publish changes''' when you are satisfied
-Happy Editing! 🎉
+== See Also ==
-— The RetroTechCollection Wiki Team
+* [[Help:Wikitext|Wikitext reference]]
+* [[RetroTechCollection:Editing Tools|Editing Tools]]
+* [[RetroTechCollection:Citing sources|Citing Sources]]
+* [[Help:Contents|Help Contents]]
-[[Category:Help Pages]]
+[[Category:Help]]