Help:Editing
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| 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.
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
| Markup | Output |
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| `Bold Text` | Bold Text |
| `Italic Text` | Italic Text |
| `== Heading Level 2 ==` | == Heading Level 2 == |
| `Page Name` | Page Name |
| `External Link` | External Link |
| `* Bullet List` |
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| `# Numbered List` |
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| 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 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 `` 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