Help:Editing

Editing
Your Guide to Editing & Contributing to the Wiki

✏️ 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.

🔍 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

Markup	Output
`Bold Text`	Bold Text
`Italic Text`	Italic Text
`== Heading Level 2 ==`	== Heading Level 2 ==
`Page Name`	Page Name
`External Link`	External Link
`* Bullet List`	Bullet List
`# Numbered List`	Numbered List
class="wikitable"`	Creates a **table**

📌 Creating a New Page

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 (`

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Computer Model

  Specifications
  Manufacturer	Unknown
  Type	Personal computer
  CPU	—
  Memory	—
  Storage	—
  Display	—
  Sound	—
  OS / Firmware	—

  `, ``).
  • **Tables** – Organize data using `wikitable` class.
  • **Images** – Upload images via **Special:Upload** and insert using `

    

    Description

    `.
  • **Categories** – Add `` 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 **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!

  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! 🎉 — The RetroTechCollection Wiki Team