Forum:Creating a Manual of Style

Hello, wasn't sure where to put this, as it isn't urgent or requires coding. I wanted to know what is the best method (or idea behind) for creating a 'Manual of Style'. The one on the Gaiapedia was not even called MoS... I think it was Article Style... something like that. I am trying to figure out what his intentions were and then revamp it or just make a whole new step process. Then there is the 'Article Standards'.

I am aware of the Wikipedia one, but Wikia versions are much more compact. -- Bunai82 (talk) 17:55, September 13, 2011 (UTC)


 * A manual of style just dictates how articles should be written and set up. They can be very compact or they can be quite extensive. You just need to show the proper way to do things. Have a look at Bleach Wiki's for an example.--


 * Thanks, that helps a bit. I would like to see more though.
 * So while Page Layouts explains how to set up a page, the MoS dictates how each page is to be set up? And, is Article Standards for grammar purposes? -- Bunai82 (talk) 18:18, September 13, 2011 (UTC)


 * Manuals of style usually aren't policies, but more like strong guidelines. A manual of style usually works together with boilerplates (which should of course match the manual of style). Like anything in your wiki, you can make an MoS very simple to start with and add on as your wiki grows or you develop a consistent method of organization for various types of articles. -- Fandyllic (talk &middot; contr) 13 Sep 2011 1:58 PM Pacific