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This article provides a starting point for beginner editors. For more help and to answer any questions the [https://discordapp.com/invite/H74bEUp CivWiki Discord] is highly advised. If you are looking for current Wiki projects and priorities see [[CivWiki:Editing Projects]].

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This article is a beginner's guide to editing CivWiki. If you have questions or want additional help, feel free to join the [https://discordapp.com/invite/H74bEUp CivWiki Discord]. is highly advised. If you are looking for current Wiki projects and priorities see [[CivWiki:Editing Projects]].

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== FAQ ==
== FAQ ==


=== Q: How do I edit a page? ===
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The excellent [[Wikipedia:Help:Editing|Editing Guide on Wikipedia]] explains how to edit and format a page. Wikipedia also has a:
* [[Wikipedia:Help:Introduction to editing with VisualEditor|Tutorial for the visual editor]]
* [[Wikipedia:Help:Introduction to editing with Wiki Markup|Tutorial for the source editor]]


=== Q: How do I create a page? ===
=== Q: How do I create a page? ===


Search for the desired page name and press the central red link.
Search for the desired page name and press the central red link. You must [[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]] in order to edit.
You must [https://civclassic.miraheze.org/w/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=Welcome+to+the+CivClassic+Wiki create an account] in order to edit.


=== Q: How do I upload an image? ===
=== Q: How do I upload an image? ===


Click the [https://civclassic.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:Upload Upload file link] in the left sidebar. Ensure you include attribution : this can be as simple as providing a link to the original source in the Summary section.
Click the [[Special:Upload|Upload file]] link in the left sidebar.


=== Q: How do I format a page? ===
=== Q: How do I create a redirect? ===


Create a page with the following: <code><nowiki>#REDIRECT [[Mechanics and Plugins]]</nowiki></code>. This will create a redirect from that page to [[Mechanics and Plugins]].
There are two methods of editing, pressing 'Edit' or 'Edit source'. 'Edit' opens the WYSIWYG visual editor which is suited for simple edits. It is advised to use `Edit Source` for more complex formatting. The best way to improve formatting is by example : view the source of [[Welcome to the CivClassic Wiki#Model_pages|high quality pages]] and copy the relevant wikitext and surrounding brackets: e.g. <code><nowiki>{{infobox ... }}</nowiki></code>.

Formatting is less important then content. It is better to submit an edit with poor or non-existant formatting than not to submit at all.


=== Q: How are templates used? ===
=== Q: How are templates used? ===
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An example template is [[Template:Coord]], used to affix a link to CCMap centered on specified coordinates. To center on x=0, z=0 with a viewing radius of 100, paste <code><nowiki>{{Coord|0|0|100}}</nowiki></code>. This will render as {{Coord|0|0|100}}
An example template is [[Template:Coord]], used to affix a link to CCMap centered on specified coordinates. To center on x=0, z=0 with a viewing radius of 100, paste <code><nowiki>{{Coord|0|0|100}}</nowiki></code>. This will render as {{Coord|0|0|100}}

=== Q: Is there anywhere I can experiment with editing? ===

Yes! feel free to use [[CivWiki:Sandbox]] to experiment with editing, formatting, or getting familiar with MediaWiki (the software behind both Wikipedia and CivWiki).

== Style Guide ==

CivWiki follows [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Simplified_Manual_of_Style Wikipedia's Manual of Style].


== Writing standards ==
== Writing standards ==

Generally CivWiki follows the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Simplified_Manual_of_Style Wikipedia Manual of Style] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view]. Common academic writing guidelines should be followed such as avoiding the use of first person in articles and references should be used when possible. Nevertheless, CivWiki is not Wikipedia:
Generally CivWiki follows the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Simplified_Manual_of_Style Wikipedia Manual of Style] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view]. Common academic writing guidelines should be followed such as avoiding the use of first person in articles and references should be used when possible. Nevertheless, CivWiki is not Wikipedia:


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** Searching Civ subreddits and discords for relevant content will often turn up useful information, references and images
** Searching Civ subreddits and discords for relevant content will often turn up useful information, references and images
* "If an article's title is a formal or widely accepted name for the subject, display it in bold as early as possible in the first sentence" (see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Lead_section#Format_of_the_first_sentence here])
* "If an article's title is a formal or widely accepted name for the subject, display it in bold as early as possible in the first sentence" (see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Lead_section#Format_of_the_first_sentence here])

=== Redirects ===

Create a page with acronym name to redirect (e.g. Page name is TdC and redirect
<code><nowiki>#REDIRECT [[Tierra de Conciencia]]</nowiki></code>)


=== Categories ===
=== Categories ===


To add a page to a category, add <code><nowiki>[[Category:category_name]]</nowiki></code> to the bottom of the page. For instance, to categorize a page as a civlization, add <code><nowiki>[[Category:Civilizations]]</nowiki></code> to the bottom of the page.igation]].
To categorize a page, link to the category in the article source
(eg. to add the page to the category "Civilizations": <code><nowiki>[[Category:Civilizations]]</nowiki></code>). Some useful categories can be found at [[:CivWiki:Navigation]].


=== File naming ===
=== Flag naming ===


When uploading flag images to the wiki, follow the format <code><nowiki><Nation name> flag</nowiki></code>. For instance, <code>Mount Augusta Insula flag.png</code>.
Files should be saved with relevant names and summaries. Files can then be easily searched using Special:ListFiles or Special:NewFiles.

When uploading flag images to the wiki, follow the format
<code><nowiki><Nation name> <subdivision name (if applicable)> <flag></nowiki></code>
(e.g. A valid file name would be Mount Augusta Insula flag.png)


=== Dating information ===
=== Dating information ===
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<code><nowiki>{{when}}</nowiki></code>
<code><nowiki>{{when}}</nowiki></code>


== Resources ==

=== Sandboxes ===

Use [[CivWiki:Sandbox]] to experiment with formatting.

=== Useful Templates ===

====[[Template:Neutrality warning]]====

<code><nowiki>{{Neutrality warning}}</nowiki></code> or <code><nowiki>{{Neutrality warning|section}}</nowiki></code>.

====[[Template:Obsolete warning]]====

<code><nowiki>{{Obsolete warning}}</nowiki></code> or <code><nowiki>{{Obsolete warning|section}}</nowiki></code>.


====[[Template:Coord]]====
====[[Template:Coord]]====
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