Help:Editing
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