Wookieepedia Help:Editing




Wikis typically empower their users to modify both the content and the organizational structure. What follows is a concise explanation of the editing process.

Editing basics

Policy and convention review

Initiate an edit

Input your modifications

Summarize what you changed

Check the appearance before saving

Empty edits and edits that do nothing

Small changes

Wiki markup

The left column of the subsequent table showcases various examples of Wiki markup. The corresponding output, illustrating how the markup will be rendered, is presented in the right column. To achieve the formatting displayed in the right column, simply type the markup as shown in the left column. You might find it helpful to keep this page open in a separate browser window for easy reference. If you wish to experiment without the risk of making unwanted changes, you can utilize the Sandbox.

Fundamental formatting

Headings, lists, horizontal lines, and citations

Visuals, multimedia, and tables

HTML elements

You are also permitted to employ certain HTML elements. However, prioritize Wiki markup over HTML whenever feasible.

Text styling

Preserving formatting

The Wiki software can be instructed to render your text exactly as you input it through several distinct formatting methods.

Templates

Guidance and helpful hints

Safeguarding pages

Conflicting edits

Undoing changes

Understanding error notifications

Verify spelling and use an external editor

Resources beyond this site

Wikimedia Meta-Wiki

Wikia

Wikipedia

Appearances