Help:Editing
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Help:Editing is a guide to editing Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This page provides information on how to edit articles, including the use of wiki markup, the VisualEditor, and other tools.
Basics of Editing[edit | edit source]
Editing Wikipedia is simple and can be done by anyone. To edit a page, click the "Edit" tab at the top of the page. This will open the VisualEditor or the wiki markup editor, depending on your preferences.
VisualEditor[edit | edit source]
The VisualEditor is a user-friendly, WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor that allows users to edit pages without needing to learn wiki markup. It provides a toolbar with various options for formatting text, adding links, and inserting images.
Wiki Markup[edit | edit source]
Wiki markup is the code used to format Wikipedia pages. It includes a variety of symbols and keywords to create headings, lists, links, and other elements. Some basic wiki markup includes:
- Bold text:
Bold text - Italic text:
Italic text - Internal links:
Page name - External links:
Link text - Headings:
== Heading ==
Advanced Editing[edit | edit source]
For more advanced editing, users can learn about templates, tables, and other complex formatting options.
Templates[edit | edit source]
Templates are pre-designed elements that can be included in articles to provide consistent formatting and information. Common templates include infoboxes, navigation boxes, and citation templates.
Tables[edit | edit source]
Tables can be created using wiki markup. A simple table might look like this:
Header 1
Header 2
Row 1, Cell 1
Row 1, Cell 2
Row 2, Cell 1
Row 2, Cell 2
Editing Guidelines[edit | edit source]
When editing Wikipedia, it is important to follow certain guidelines to ensure the quality and reliability of the content.
Neutral Point of View[edit | edit source]
All articles should be written from a neutral point of view, representing all significant viewpoints fairly and without bias.
Verifiability[edit | edit source]
Information added to Wikipedia must be verifiable and based on reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.
No Original Research[edit | edit source]
Wikipedia articles should not contain original research. All content must be based on published sources.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Wikipedia:Manual of Style
- Wikipedia:Verifiability
- Wikipedia:Neutral point of view
- Wikipedia:No original research
- Wikipedia:Wiki markup
- Wikipedia:VisualEditor
- Wikipedia:Templates
See Also[edit | edit source]
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
