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+ | This page will give you an idea of what some of the most basic text formatting looks like. To figure out how to actually ''perform'' this formatting, please see [[Help:Formatting text/instructions|these instructions]]. The style of these page elements can be changed on a [[Help:Community CSS and JS|per-wiki basis]] or a user can [[Help:Personal CSS and JS|customize their own personal view]]. |
== Headings == |
== Headings == |
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− | Break up long articles into sections to help the reader stay interested. To do this, use headings. |
+ | Break up long articles into sections to keep the article organized and help the reader stay interested. To do this, use headings. |
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− | | Text in a regular paragraph format |
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+ | ! Heading (h2) |
+ | | <h2>This is the Highest Level of Section Heading</h2>(It is meant for major sections and is usually set off by a horizontal rule across the width of the text area. It will appear after an integer in the [[Help:Table of contents|table of contents]].) |
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− | | <h2>is the highest (listed) level of paragraph formatting. This is meant for major section headings.</h2> |
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− | |<h3>is a sub-header |
+ | | <h3>This is a sub-header</h3>(It can be used to subdivide a major section. It will appear after the first decimal in the table of contents.) |
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+ | ! Sub-heading 2 (h4) |
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− | |<h4>is a smaller sub-header</h4> |
+ | | <h4>This is a smaller sub-header</h4>(It will appear after the second decimal in the table of contents.) |
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+ | ! Sub-heading 3 (h5) |
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− | |<h5>is even smaller</h5> |
+ | | <h5>This one is even smaller</h5>(It will appear after the third decimal in the table of contents.) |
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+ | ! Sub-heading 4 (h6) |
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− | |<h6> is the smallest sub-header option</h6> |
+ | | <h6>This is the smallest sub-header option</h6>(It will appear after the fourth decimal in the table of contents.) |
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+ | ! Page title (h1) |
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+ | | <h1>Only used on page titles</h1>(Please do not use this on a normal wiki page) |
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==Lists == |
==Lists == |
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− | Lists can help to visually group related |
+ | Lists can help to visually group related content and may be numbered or have bullet points. |
* '''Numbers: ''' A numbered list will look like this: |
* '''Numbers: ''' A numbered list will look like this: |
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! Code |
! Code |
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+ | | Inline <code>technical text</code> that should be displayed in a fixed-width font |
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! Preformatted |
! Preformatted |
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− | | <pre>A large amount of text that should be displayed |
+ | | <pre>A large amount of text that should be displayed |
+ | in a fixed-width font</pre> |
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+ | ! Block quote |
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+ | | <blockquote>{{Lorem ipsum}}</blockquote> |
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+ | == Styles == |
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+ | Changing the basic font type for emphasis or annotation. |
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+ | ! style="width:25%;" | Format option |
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+ | ! style="width:75%;" | What it will look like |
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+ | ! Bold |
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+ | | '''This text is rendered in the bold version of the normal font.''' |
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+ | ! Italic |
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+ | | ''This text is rendered in the italic version of the normal font.'' |
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+ | ! Strikethrough |
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+ | | <s>This text is rendered with a line through the normal font.</s> |
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+ | ! Underline |
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+ | | <u>This text is rendered with a line beneath the normal font.</u> |
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+ | ! Subscripts |
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+ | | This is an example of a<sub>subscript</sub> |
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+ | ! Superscripts |
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+ | | This is an example of a<sup>superscript</sup> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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+ | * How to format text using [[Help:Wikitext|wikitext]] |
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+ | * How to format [[Help:Math|mathematic symbols and equations]] |
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* How to [[Help:Links|link text]] |
* How to [[Help:Links|link text]] |
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* Instructions on [[Help:New page|creating a new page]] |
* Instructions on [[Help:New page|creating a new page]] |
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+ | [[fr:Aide:Mise en forme du texte]] |
[[it:Aiuto:Modificare lo stile di una pagina]] |
[[it:Aiuto:Modificare lo stile di una pagina]] |
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[[ru:Справка:Работа со страницей]] |
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[[vi:Trợ giúp:Định dạng trang]] |
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Revision as of 14:27, 13 August 2021
This page will give you an idea of what some of the most basic text formatting looks like. To figure out how to actually perform this formatting, please see these instructions. The style of these page elements can be changed on a per-wiki basis or a user can customize their own personal view.
Headings
Break up long articles into sections to keep the article organized and help the reader stay interested. To do this, use headings.
Format option | What it will look like |
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Normal text | Text in a regular paragraph format. |
Heading (h2) | This is the Highest Level of Section Heading(It is meant for major sections and is usually set off by a horizontal rule across the width of the text area. It will appear after an integer in the table of contents.) |
Sub-heading 1 (h3) | This is a sub-header(It can be used to subdivide a major section. It will appear after the first decimal in the table of contents.) |
Sub-heading 2 (h4) | This is a smaller sub-header(It will appear after the second decimal in the table of contents.) |
Sub-heading 3 (h5) | This one is even smaller(It will appear after the third decimal in the table of contents.) |
Sub-heading 4 (h6) | This is the smallest sub-header option(It will appear after the fourth decimal in the table of contents.) |
Page title (h1) | Only used on page titles(Please do not use this on a normal wiki page) |
Lists
Lists can help to visually group related content and may be numbered or have bullet points.
- Numbers: A numbered list will look like this:
- First item
- Second item
- Third item
- Bullets: A bullet list will look like this:
- First item
- Second item
- Third item
Code
Monospace text or preformatted text may be suitable for code or raw data.
Format option | What it will look like |
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Code | Inline technical text that should be displayed in a fixed-width font
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Preformatted | A large amount of text that should be displayed in a fixed-width font |
Block quote |
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Styles
Changing the basic font type for emphasis or annotation.
Format option | What it will look like |
---|---|
Bold | This text is rendered in the bold version of the normal font. |
Italic | This text is rendered in the italic version of the normal font. |
Strikethrough | |
Underline | This text is rendered with a line beneath the normal font. |
Subscripts | This is an example of asubscript |
Superscripts | This is an example of asuperscript |
See also
- How to format text using wikitext
- How to format mathematic symbols and equations
- How to link text
- Instructions on creating a new page
Further help and feedback
- Browse and search other help pages at Help:Contents
- Check Fandom Community Central for sources of further help and support
- Check Contacting Fandom for how to report any errors or unclear steps in this article