Help:Editing
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This page lists the simplest of the simple Wiki formatting. For a much more detailed look at Wiki syntax, visit the Editing section in the MediaWiki Handbook.
[edit] Wiki basics
To separate text into paragraphs, leave a completely blank line between the two paragraphs.
For text that must line up (such as guitar tablature), start each line with a space. This will cause the text to show up in a monospace font.
| What you want to do | Code | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Make a heading | == Live performances == |
[edit] Live performances |
| Make a subheading | === List of guest performers === |
[edit] List of guest performers |
| Link to an article on JoCopedia | [[The Future Soon]] | The Future Soon |
| Link to an article on Wikipedia | [[wikipedia:Rickroll|Rickroll]] | Rickroll |
| Make a bulleted list | * Fritos * Tab * Mountain Dew |
|
| Make a numbered list | # Musician # Singer-songwriter # Internet superstar |
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| Write lyrics | <lyrics>Last week I left a note on Laura's desk, It said, "I love you, signed, Anonymous Friend,"</lyrics> |
Last week I left a note on Laura's desk, It said, "I love you, signed, Anonymous Friend," |
| Sign the page | ~~~~ | Three08 09:11, 23 July 2008 (EDT) |
