Worldpedia:Editing Guide

📝 Worldpedia Editing Guide

Welcome to the Worldpedia Editing Guide! This page will help you understand how to edit articles, format content, and follow best practices.

Getting Started

Editing Worldpedia is simple! Follow these steps:

1. Create an Account: Sign up at Create Account.
2. Find an Article: Use the search bar to find an article.
3. Click "Edit": Click the "Edit" button at the top of any article.
4. Make Changes: Use the editor to modify content.
5. Save Your Work: Click "Save changes" after reviewing your edits.

🛠 Editing Basics

When editing a page, you can use:

• Visual Editor: A user-friendly editing tool (recommended for beginners).
• Source Editor: Edit using MediaWiki markup.

Formatting Text

You can format text using simple wiki markup:

Formatting	Markup	Output
Bold	Bold	Bold
Italic	Italic	Italic
Bold & Italic	Bold & Italic	Bold & Italic
Internal Link	Page Name	Page Name
External Link	Example	Example
Headings	== Heading ==	== Heading ==

Adding Images

To add an image:

1. Upload it to Special:Upload.
2. Insert it into an article using:

File:Example.jpg

Description

Creating Links

• Internal Link: Article Name → Article Name
• External Link: Example → Example

Editing Guidelines

When editing, please follow these rules:

• Be Neutral: Avoid personal opinions.
• Use Reliable Sources: Cite sources using tags.
• Follow Standard Formatting: Maintain a consistent style.

Creating a New Article

To create a new article:

1. Search for the topic to see if it already exists.
2. If not found, click “Create this page.”
3. Follow the Worldpedia:Article Guidelines to format it properly.
4. Add relevant categories like .

⚠️ Avoiding Common Mistakes

• Do not add unsourced information.
• Avoid promotional or biased content.
• Do not remove valid content without discussion.

Useful Links

• Worldpedia:Policies & Guidelines
• Worldpedia:Help Desk
• Worldpedia:Community Portal
• Worldpedia:Report Abuse

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