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Guide to editing Wikipedia

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.