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Thnidu: /* For Characters and others */ Showing how it's done as well as what it does

2017-06-10T20:49:47Z

For Characters and others: Showing how it's done as well as what it does

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	==For Characters and others==		==For Characters and others==
	Most characters, locations, objects, concepts etc can be linked directly by [[ ]] - use full name if known without titles or honorifics. The book templates then have to be used to link to a book that has the same name as a character or location or things, for example the 4th novel, {{M}}, as distinguished from the character named [[Mort]]; other examples include pyramids, moving pictures, and the fifth elephant.		Most characters, locations, objects, concepts etc can be linked directly by [[ ]] - use full name if known without titles or honorifics. The book templates then have to be used to link to a book that has the same name as a character or location or things, for example the 4th novel, {{M}} (written as <code><nowiki>{{M}}</nowiki></code>), as distinguished from the character named [[Mort]] (<code><nowiki>[[Mort]]</nowiki></code>); other examples include pyramids, moving pictures, and the fifth elephant.

Thnidu: /* Linking */

2017-06-10T20:46:54Z

Linking

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	The vertical bar \| (usually found below the backspace key on a keyboard ) can be used to separate the linked article's name and the way you want it to show up in the content you're writing. For example, <nowiki>[[genetics\|genetic stuff]]</nowiki> shows up as [[genetics\|genetic stuff]].		The vertical bar \| (usually found below the backspace key on a keyboard ) can be used to separate the linked article's name and the way you want it to show up in the content you're writing. For example, <nowiki>[[genetics\|genetic stuff]]</nowiki> shows up as [[genetics\|genetic stuff]].
	To save yourself typing, just a \| with no given text, will automagically strip away the Namespace: and (things between brackets) in the article title. For example, <nowiki>[[Ankh (river)\|]]</nowiki> gives [[Ankh (river)\|Ankh]], and <nowiki>[[Book:Thud!\|]]</nowiki> gives [[Book:Thud!\|Thud!]].		To save yourself typing, just a \| with no given text, will automagically strip away the '''''Namespace'':''' and '''(''things between brackets'''''*''')''' in the article title. For example, <nowiki>[[Ankh (river)\|]]</nowiki> gives [[Ankh (river)\|Ankh]], and <nowiki>[[Book:Thud!\|]]</nowiki> gives [[Book:Thud!\|Thud!]].

	To link to a Category: page, add a colon before Category: and the \| at the end like this: <nowiki>[[:Category:Wizards\|]]</nowiki> = [[:Category:Wizards\|Wizards]].		To link to a Category: page, add a colon before Category: and the \| at the end like this: <nowiki>[[:Category:Wizards\|]]</nowiki> = [[:Category:Wizards\|Wizards]].

			<nowiki>*</nowiki> called "parentheses" in the US

	==Language==		==Language==

Old Dickens: minor updates

2015-12-22T19:31:49Z

minor updates

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	For a more complete guide, see {{wikipedia\|help:editing\|the Wikipedia page}}, but here just a few tricks:		For a more complete guide, see {{wikipedia\|help:editing\|the Wikipedia page}}, but here are just a few tricks:

	==Most importantly==		==Most importantly==
	* Use ''Show preview'' to check your edit before saving.		* Use '''Show preview''' to check your edit before saving.
	* Check your links. Check links to empty pages (coloured red) to see whether you linked to the right page.		* Check your links. Check links to empty pages (coloured red) to see whether you linked to the right page.
	* Don't create an article of just a few lines solely to have created it. It's better to invest your time in [[:Category:Stubs\|existing articles which need attention]].		* Don't create an article of just a few lines solely to have created it. It's better to invest your time in [[:Category:Stubs\|existing articles which need attention]].
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	* Never use material that you don't have permission to publish under the license this wiki uses.		* Never use material that you don't have permission to publish under the license this wiki uses.
	* If you think an article could potentially contain much more information which you couldn't include, add the <nowiki>{{stub}}</nowiki> template.		* If you think an article could potentially contain much more information which you couldn't include, add the <nowiki>{{stub}}</nowiki> template.
			* When adding a comment or question to the '''Discussion''' page, sign it with the signature tool or by typing four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>).

	All this makes editing easier and the result of your efforts better. It also saves others time, as someone else will have to correct omissions.		All this makes editing easier and the result of your efforts better. It also saves others time, as someone else will have to correct omissions.


	==Formatting==		==Formatting==
	The toolbar above your editing area ~~allows you to make the text bold or italics,~~ but you can also put the text within <nowiki>'' ''</nowiki> to italicize it, or <nowiki>''' '''</nowiki> to bold-font it.		The toolbar above your editing area can automate many formatting options but you can also put the text within <nowiki>'' ''</nowiki> to italicize it, or <nowiki>''' '''</nowiki> to bold-font it.

			The toolbar also has '''Special characters''' not found on the keyboard and more '''Help'''.


	==Linking==		==Linking==
	Type the article name within [[ ]] to link it. For example, <nowiki>[[genetics]]</nowiki> shows up as [[genetics]].		Type the article name within [[ ]] to link it. For example, <nowiki>[[genetics]]</nowiki> shows up as [[genetics]].

	The vertical bar \| (usually found below the backspace key on a keyboard ~~)(1~~) can be used to separate the linked article's name and the way you want it to show up in the content you're writing. For example, <nowiki>[[genetics\|genetic stuff]]</nowiki> shows up as [[genetics\|genetic stuff]].		The vertical bar \| (usually found below the backspace key on a keyboard ) can be used to separate the linked article's name and the way you want it to show up in the content you're writing. For example, <nowiki>[[genetics\|genetic stuff]]</nowiki> shows up as [[genetics\|genetic stuff]].
	To save yourself ~~from~~ typing, just a \| with no given text, will automagically strip away the Namespace: and (things between brackets) in the article title. For example, <nowiki>[[Ankh (river)\|]]</nowiki> gives [[Ankh (river)\|Ankh]], and <nowiki>[[Book:Thud!\|]]</nowiki> gives [[Book:Thud!\|Thud!]].		To save yourself typing, just a \| with no given text, will automagically strip away the Namespace: and (things between brackets) in the article title. For example, <nowiki>[[Ankh (river)\|]]</nowiki> gives [[Ankh (river)\|Ankh]], and <nowiki>[[Book:Thud!\|]]</nowiki> gives [[Book:Thud!\|Thud!]].

	~~(1) North American~~: ~~shift-backslash~~, ~~left of backspace~~		To link to a Category: page, add a colon before Category: and the \| at the end like this: <nowiki>[[:Category:Wizards\|]]</nowiki> = [[:Category:Wizards\|Wizards]].

	~~To link to a Category: page, add a colon before Category: and the \| at the end like this: <nowiki>[[:Category:Wizards\|]]</nowiki> = [[:Category:Wizards\|Wizards]].~~

	==Language==		==Language==

	*Spelling:<br>		*Spelling:<br>
	The reference edition for wiki purposes is the original hardcover edition, Smythe, Gollancz or Doubleday. These will use British spellings, therefore article titles and links have to use the British form where there are variant spellings. (The obvious example being {{COM}}, not ''color''.) Otherwise, this is an international project with ~~contibutors~~ from all over the world, some not even native English speakers. Any contributor creating an article is free to use any form or spelling found in reputable English dictionaries of any continent. Additions or edits to the article should then maintain the original style. Please do not edit correct spellings for your personal preference. Do edit for consistency; switching back and forth from flavor to flavour and kerb to curb looks sloppy.		The reference edition for wiki purposes is the original hardcover edition, Smythe, Gollancz or Doubleday. These will use British spellings, therefore article titles and links have to use the British form where there are variant spellings. (The obvious example being {{COM}}, not ''color''.) Otherwise, this is an international project with contributors from all over the world, some not even native English speakers. Any contributor creating an article is free to use any form or spelling found in reputable English dictionaries of any continent. Additions or edits to the article should then maintain the original style. Please do not edit correct spellings for your personal preference. Do edit for consistency; switching back and forth from flavor to flavour and kerb to curb looks sloppy.

	*Style<br>		*Style<br>
	While we feel a dash of ~~humor~~ is usually a welcome addition, and we have tended to model the style on that of the not-very-reverent ''Discworld Companion'', remember that it is a form of encyclopedia, not a blog. We are interested in Mr. Pratchett's insights and opinions, not yours. Don't write in the first person. There are annotation pages for speculation, opinion, and insights into the background of things but wiki articles should be factual and supportable. The ''discussion'' pages may also be used to solicit support for an idea or express an opinion.		While we feel a dash of humour is usually a welcome addition, and we have tended to model the style on that of the not-very-reverent ''Discworld Companion'', remember that it is a form of encyclopedia, not a blog. We are interested in Mr. Pratchett's insights and opinions, not yours. Don't write in the first person. There are annotation pages for speculation, opinion, and insights into the background of things but wiki articles should be factual and supportable. The ''discussion'' pages may also be used to solicit support for an idea or express an opinion.


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	~~'''~~For Characters and others~~'''~~		==For Characters and others==
			Most characters, locations, objects, concepts etc can be linked directly by [[ ]] - use full name if known without titles or honorifics. The book templates then have to be used to link to a book that has the same name as a character or location or things, for example the 4th novel, {{M}}, as distinguished from the character named [[Mort]]; other examples include pyramids, moving pictures, and the fifth elephant.
	Most characters, locations, objects, concepts etc can be linked directly by [[ ]] - use full name if known. The book templates then have to be used to link to a book that has the same name as a character or location or things, for example the 4th novel, {{M}}, as distinguished from the character named [[Mort]]; other examples include pyramids, moving pictures, and the fifth elephant.

Old Dickens: link to Book title acronyms

2015-12-18T17:54:42Z

link to Book title acronyms

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Old Dickens: /* For Books */

2015-08-28T14:29:34Z

For Books

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	\|<nowiki>{{~~TWOP~~}}</nowiki> \|\| {{~~TWOP~~}}		\|<nowiki>{{TSC}}</nowiki> \|\| {{TSC}}

	\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "		\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "
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	\|<nowiki>{{TOC}}</nowiki> \|\| {{TOC}}		\|<nowiki>{{TOC}}</nowiki> \|\| {{TOC}}

			\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "
			\|<nowiki>{{TWOP}}</nowiki> \|\| {{TWOP}}
	\|}		\|}

Old Dickens: /* For Books */

2013-07-06T23:14:23Z

For Books

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	\|<nowiki>{{SN}}</nowiki> \|\| {{SN}}		\|<nowiki>{{SN}}</nowiki> \|\| {{SN}}

			\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "
			\|<nowiki>{{RS}}</nowiki> \|\| {{RS}}

	\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "		\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "

AgProv: /* For Books */ adding new SOD

2013-01-08T08:45:25Z

For Books: adding new SOD

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	\|<nowiki>{{SOD3}}</nowiki> \|\| {{SOD3}}		\|<nowiki>{{SOD3}}</nowiki> \|\| {{SOD3}}

			\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "
			\|<nowiki>{{SOD4}}</nowiki> \|\| {{SOD4}}

	\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "		\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "

Old Dickens: update

2012-12-29T17:37:19Z

update

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	\|<nowiki>{{DC}}</nowiki> \|\| {{DC}}		\|<nowiki>{{DC}}</nowiki> \|\| {{DC}}

			\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "
			\|<nowiki>{{NDC}}</nowiki> \|\| {{NDC}}

			\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "
			\|<nowiki>{{CAM}}</nowiki> \|\| {{CAM}}

	\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "		\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "
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	\|<nowiki>{{SOD3}}</nowiki> \|\| {{SOD3}}		\|<nowiki>{{SOD3}}</nowiki> \|\| {{SOD3}}

	~~\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "~~
	~~\|<nowiki>{{NDC}}</nowiki> \|\| {{NDC}}~~

	\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "		\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "
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	\|<nowiki>{{RVD}}</nowiki> \|\| {{RVD}}		\|<nowiki>{{RVD}}</nowiki> \|\| {{RVD}}

			\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "
			\|<nowiki>{{BS}}</nowiki> \|\| {{BS}}

	\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "		\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "

Old Dickens: 29 revisions: copy

2012-12-26T15:34:02Z

29 revisions: copy

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Old Dickens: TWOP - I;d have gone for POO, myself

2012-06-11T23:54:01Z

TWOP - I;d have gone for POO, myself

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	\|<nowiki>{{SN}}</nowiki> \|\| {{SN}}		\|<nowiki>{{SN}}</nowiki> \|\| {{SN}}

			\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "
			\|<nowiki>{{TWOP}}</nowiki> \|\| {{TWOP}}

	\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "		\|-style="border: 1px solid black; "