Help:Editing FAQs
From Perplex City Wiki
Need to know how to edit the wiki? This article covers the most common questions.
[edit] How do I make a new page?
First, search for the topic using the Search page to make sure it's not already covered. If Search can't find it, you'll be given the option to start a page with that subject. Just click on the red link, and start typing!
[edit] How do I edit a page?
With the exception of protected pages such as the Main Page, all pages on the wiki have a related edit tab. Just click on the edit' tab and start typing!
[edit] How do I use wiki markup?
An article's edit page includes buttons that allow you to easily apply wiki formatting to selected text. Try it out!
You may also type wiki markup directly. A full list of commonly-used markup is available on Wikipedia. Here's some quick tips:
Groups of single quotes are used to provide emphasis to words. For example, bold would be written like this: '''bold'''.
Use single square brackets to link to a page on another website. Example: [http://www.google.com Google] makes the link Google.
Double square brackets create intra-wiki links. For example, to link to the main page, type [[Main Page]]. It'll look like this: Main Page. To change the text of the link, use a |. Example: [[Main Page|START HERE!!!]] will come out like this: START HERE!!!
- Use a : at a beginning of a line to indent. This line is indented once.
- Use multiple : to indent more. This line starts with ::.
- Lists are made by starting a line with an * (for unordered lists) or # (for ordered lists).
- Use more to indent list entries. This line starts with **.
[edit] How do I upload an image or other media file?
Use the Upload file link on the toolbox menu (Logged in users only).
Supported file types include:
- Images - GIF, PNG, JPG
- Audio - MP3
[edit] How do I upload another type of file (text, doc, etc..)?
Do not upload text files, or files processed in a word processor; instead, copy the text directly into the wiki page and edit accordingly. If the original formatting is important, you may instead take a screen shot of the file and upload the screenshot image. Add the image to an article page, along with a transcript of the text.
If the file is in some other format not supported by the wiki, then you can either convert the file to a supported format, or upload the file elsewhere and provide a link to it on the wiki.
[edit] What's the preferred article style?
Detailed instructions on wiki style can be found on our Editing Guidelines page. In general, you should aim for the following:
- Start each article with a short statement, summarising the most important or basic details about the subject.
- Use sections to organise information and break up longer articles for easier reading.
- Draw attention to important information:
- Use bold and italics to add emphasis.
- Create lists of basic details at the top of the page.
- Use Infobox templates to portray important information in a concise format
- Provide links to source statements in a References section.
- Add categories or templates to a page to link similar subjects together.
- LINK, LINK, LINK! Make intra-wiki links whenever possible.
[edit] Where should I put comments about a page?
Each page on the wiki has a related Discussion or Talk page. Comments or questions about a page should go on these pages. Never put comments or questions directly on an article page itself. You can sign your comment by using four tildes (~~~~). The signature will look like this: xnera 13:09, 29 September 2006 (PDT)
Although we welcome comments and discussion about the wiki pages themselves, we politely remind that the wiki is not the place for speculation about a subject. Instead, you may post your speculation at UnForums, Plexorum, or the PerplexCity.com forums.
[edit] Where can I additional help on...
The following Wikipedia resources provide additional help for specific topics.
[edit] ...Wiki markup?
How to edit a page article provides detailed instruction on the most commonly used wiki markup.
[edit] ...Categories?
Look here for categorization assistance.
[edit] ...Tables?
See this for table help.
[edit] ...Templates?
The Quick Guide will get you started; Help:Template provides detailed instructions; and for the courageous, there's Advanced template help.
