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+ | The '''Source Editor''' is a type of editor that allows editing of pages via [[Help:Wikitext|wikitext]] or some [[Help:HTML|HTML]]. |
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+ | * To switch from VisualEditor to a source editor, use the toolbar menu. |
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+ | * If you wish to ''always'' edit in source mode, you may wish to switch your preferences to the '''source editor'''. You can also set the default source editor you would like to use. |
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+ | == Versions == |
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+ | Currently, there are 2 versions of Source Editor available: |
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+ | * '''VisualEditor - source mode''', also known as the '''2017 wikitext editor'''. |
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+ | * '''Source editor''', also known as the '''2010 wikitext editor.''' |
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+ | === 2017 wikitext editor === |
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+ | [[File:2017-wikitext-editor.png|thumb|300px|2017 wikitext editor]] |
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+ | The 2017 wikitext editor (VisualEditor - source mode) is the 'source mode' of VisualEditor. It has the same toolbar as the VisualEditor in visual editing mode, and allows quick switching between the visual editing and source editing. |
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+ | === 2010 wikitext editor === |
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+ | [[File:2010-wikitext-editor.png|thumb|300px|2010 wikitext editor]] |
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+ | The 2010 wikitext editor (Source editor) has a simplified interface and toolbar. This editor is loaded in some locations where the 2017 wikitext editor is not available. |
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+ | == Notes == |
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+ | * All source editors support [[Help:Syntax highlighting|syntax highlighting]]. |
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+ | * Switching to source mode in an editor may take a few moments, as it requires the contents of the editor to be turned back into wikitext |
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+ | == See also == |
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+ | * [[Help:Tables#In source editor|Editing tables in source editor]] |
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+ | * [[Help:VisualEditor]] |
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+ | * [[Help:Editing]] |
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+ | == Further help and feedback == |
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+ | {{Help and feedback section}} |
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+ | [[Category:Help]] |
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+ | [[de:Hilfe:Quelltexteditor]] |
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+ | [[fr:Aide:Éditeur source]] |
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+ | [[es:Ayuda:Editor clásico]] |
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+ | [[ja:ヘルプ:ソースエディタ]] |
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+ | [[pt:Ajuda:Editor fonte]] |
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+ | [[tr:Yardım:Kaynak düzenleyici]] |
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+ | [[zh:Help:原始碼編輯器]] |
Revision as of 10:36, 2 June 2021
The Source Editor is a type of editor that allows editing of pages via wikitext or some HTML.
- To switch from VisualEditor to a source editor, use the toolbar menu.
- If you wish to always edit in source mode, you may wish to switch your preferences to the source editor. You can also set the default source editor you would like to use.
Versions
Currently, there are 2 versions of Source Editor available:
- VisualEditor - source mode, also known as the 2017 wikitext editor.
- Source editor, also known as the 2010 wikitext editor.
2017 wikitext editor
The 2017 wikitext editor (VisualEditor - source mode) is the 'source mode' of VisualEditor. It has the same toolbar as the VisualEditor in visual editing mode, and allows quick switching between the visual editing and source editing.
2010 wikitext editor
The 2010 wikitext editor (Source editor) has a simplified interface and toolbar. This editor is loaded in some locations where the 2017 wikitext editor is not available.
Notes
- All source editors support syntax highlighting.
- Switching to source mode in an editor may take a few moments, as it requires the contents of the editor to be turned back into wikitext
See also
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