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YumeWiki uses [[wikipedia:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]], the same software that powers sites like [[wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]. MediaWiki has extensive documentation on how to write and edit pages. If you're new to editing wikis, these are some resources you may find helpful.
YumeWiki uses [[wikipedia:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]], the same software that powers websites like [[wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]. MediaWiki has extensive documentation on how to write and edit pages. If you're new to editing wikis, these are some resources you may find helpful.


Editors should first read the [[YumeWiki:wiki rules|wiki rules]]. Help pages tailored to YumeWiki can be found in the [[:Category:Editing help|editing help category]]. For a comprehensive guide to preferred formatting, read the [[YumeWiki:Style Guide|Style Guide]].
Editors should first read the [[YumeWiki:wiki rules|wiki rules]].


Don't know where to start? Check pages listed in ''[[:Category:Basic Editing|Basic Editing]]''.
==Ways to edit==
YumeWiki supports three editing modes: the default mode when you press <code>{{MediaWiki:edit}}</code> is the '''[[YumeWiki:VisualEditor|Visual Editor]]''', the more robust mode when you press <code>{{MediaWiki:visualeditor-ca-editsource}}</code> is the '''wikieditor''' (also called '''source editor'''), and finally some pages have an <code>{{MediaWiki:formedit}}</code> option that uses '''page forms'''.


YumeWiki supports three editing modes: the default mode when you press <code>{{MediaWiki:edit}}</code> is the '''[[YumeWiki:VisualEditor|Visual Editor]]''', the more robust mode when you press <code>{{MediaWiki:visualeditor-ca-editsource}}</code> is the '''wikieditor''' (also called '''source editor'''), and finally some pages have an <code>{{MediaWiki:formedit}}</code> option that uses '''page forms'''. Help pages that deal with formatting will most likely describe using ''wikitext'', which is the code used in source edits.
Help pages that deal with formatting will most likely describe using ''wikitext'', which is the code used in source edits. This is because it's the most versatile, unlike other editors which have some limitations. However, for most edits, the Visual Editor will work just fine, and can be more intuitive for someone starting out.


==Basic Wikitext<span id="Basics"></span>==
==Help pages==
These are the help pages currently on YumeWiki. The rest of this page lists external links to MediaWiki help pages. The goal is to tailor the Help namespace to this wiki. If you're an editor who knows a thing or two about the wiki, please ''help'' with these articles!
*[[Help:Files|Files]] &ndash; creating, uploading, and using image and audio files.
**[[Help:Embedding videos|Embedding videos]] on pages using different formats.
**[[Special:Upload|Upload a file now]]
**[[Special:NewFiles|View latest files]]
*[[Help:Namespaces|Namespaces]] and how to use them.
*[[Help:Formatting|Formatting]] text, tables, and images on the wiki page.
**The [[YumeWiki:Style Guide|Style Guide]] that outlines formatting choices and conventions used throughout the wiki.
*[[Help:Location maps|Location maps]] &ndash; how to create and annotate map images of game locations.
*[[Help:References and notes|References and notes]] in articles.
*[[Help:Special pages|Special page]] features that are not so obvious.
 
==Useful pages==
Although not made especially for help, these pages can be useful to know more about Yume Wiki and how to use it.
*[[YumeWiki:Community|Community]] page for general discussion.
*[[YumeWiki:Glossary|Glossary]] of Yume Wiki and general YNFG community terms, for those uninitiated.
*[[Help:Contents|Contents]] portal which could help you find something new.
*[[:Category:Basic Editing|Basic Editing]] category, listing the most important pages for editors to work on.
 
==Basic wikitext<span id="Basics"></span>==
There can be a lot to read if you want full knowledge on using MediaWiki. This section lists some basic wikitext tips. Wikitext is the input in source editor; if you are new to editing, you may want to stick to using [[YumeWiki:VisualEditor|Visual Editor]], as it functions similarly to a modern word processor.
There can be a lot to read if you want full knowledge on using MediaWiki. This section lists some basic wikitext tips. Wikitext is the input in source editor; if you are new to editing, you may want to stick to using [[YumeWiki:VisualEditor|Visual Editor]], as it functions similarly to a modern word processor.


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'''Other tips:'''
*Many things can be combined together: some examples are using bolding and italics together, using italics in link display text, and putting wikilinks in image captions.
*Many things can be combined together: some examples are using bolding and italics together, using italics in link display text, and putting wikilinks in image captions.
*Is your text being automatically converted into something else? Maybe your commas are turning into line breaks? Wrap the text <nowiki><nowiki>in nowiki&nbsp;tags like these</nowiki></nowiki> to escape any wiki markup or template changes.
*Is your text being automatically converted into something else? Maybe your commas are turning into line breaks? Wrap the text <nowiki><nowiki>in nowiki&nbsp;tags like these</nowiki></nowiki> to escape any wiki markup or template changes.
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*Always remember to click {{MWButton|Show preview}} to review your edit before submitting.
*Always remember to click {{MWButton|Show preview}} to review your edit before submitting.


==Help Pages==
==MediaWiki Tutorials==
These are the help pages currently on YumeWiki. The rest of this page lists external links to MediaWiki help pages. The goal is to tailor the Help namespace to this wiki. If you're an editor who knows a thing or two about the wiki, please ''help'' with these articles!
These are MediaWiki's own tutorials, which are likely much more rich in content, although not focused to the efforts of Yume Wiki.
*[[Help:Files|Files]] - creating, uploading, and using image and audio files.
**[[Help:Embedding videos|Embedding videos]] on pages using different formats.
**[[Special:Upload|Upload a file now]]
**[[Special:NewFiles|View latest files]]
*[[Help:Namespaces|Namespaces]] and how to use them.
*[[Help:Formatting|Formatting]] text, tables, and images on the wiki page.


==MediaWiki Tutorials==
===Useful links===
===Useful links===
* [[Special:Categories|List of categories]]
* [[Special:Categories|List of categories]]

Latest revision as of 02:31, 7 November 2024

YumeWiki uses MediaWiki, the same software that powers websites like Wikipedia. MediaWiki has extensive documentation on how to write and edit pages. If you're new to editing wikis, these are some resources you may find helpful.

Editors should first read the wiki rules.

Ways to edit

YumeWiki supports three editing modes: the default mode when you press Edit is the Visual Editor, the more robust mode when you press Edit source is the wikieditor (also called source editor), and finally some pages have an Edit with form option that uses page forms.

Help pages that deal with formatting will most likely describe using wikitext, which is the code used in source edits. This is because it's the most versatile, unlike other editors which have some limitations. However, for most edits, the Visual Editor will work just fine, and can be more intuitive for someone starting out.

Help pages

These are the help pages currently on YumeWiki. The rest of this page lists external links to MediaWiki help pages. The goal is to tailor the Help namespace to this wiki. If you're an editor who knows a thing or two about the wiki, please help with these articles!

Useful pages

Although not made especially for help, these pages can be useful to know more about Yume Wiki and how to use it.

  • Community page for general discussion.
  • Glossary of Yume Wiki and general YNFG community terms, for those uninitiated.
  • Contents portal which could help you find something new.
  • Basic Editing category, listing the most important pages for editors to work on.

Basic wikitext

There can be a lot to read if you want full knowledge on using MediaWiki. This section lists some basic wikitext tips. Wikitext is the input in source editor; if you are new to editing, you may want to stick to using Visual Editor, as it functions similarly to a modern word processor.

Function Example Output
Bold text '''Text''' Text
Italics ''Text'' Text
Hide under a spoiler <span class="spoiler">I'm hidden</span> I'm hidden
New paragraph 
Put two

line breaks

Put two

line breaks

Bullet point list 
*One
*Two
**Sub-point
*Three
  • One
  • Two
    • Sub-point
  • Three
Make new headings 
==Main==
Text

===Sub===
Text
 Can't show this
Links
Link to a page (wikilink) [[Yume Nikki:Madotsuki|Madotsuki]] Madotsuki
Link to a section on a page [[Yume Nikki:Madotsuki#Madotsuki's Dreams|her dreams]] her dreams
Link to a category [[:Category:Yume Nikki FC Locations|List of FC Worlds]] List of FC Worlds
Link to wikipedia (interwiki link) [[wikipedia:Main Page|Visit Wikipedia]] Visit Wikipedia
External link [https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Cheatsheet MediaWiki's cheatsheet] MediaWiki's cheatsheet
Images
Image with a caption [[File:Yume favicon.png|70px|thumb|right|An image]]
An image
Image in a gallery 
<gallery>
Yume favicon.png|An image
</gallery>
  • An image

    An image

Location map Please use {{LocationMap}} N/A

Other tips:

  • Many things can be combined together: some examples are using bolding and italics together, using italics in link display text, and putting wikilinks in image captions.
  • Is your text being automatically converted into something else? Maybe your commas are turning into line breaks? Wrap the text <nowiki>in nowiki tags like these</nowiki> to escape any wiki markup or template changes.
  • The functions in the edit toolbar can help you do all of these and more. Try to experiment with it!
  • You can take a look at how other pages are formatted to get an idea on what to write.
  • Always remember to click Show preview to review your edit before submitting.

MediaWiki Tutorials

These are MediaWiki's own tutorials, which are likely much more rich in content, although not focused to the efforts of Yume Wiki.

Useful links

Basic tutorials

Basic formatting

When creating a new page or using the source editor, you'll need to use a special markup language called wikitext.

Intermediate tutorials

Advanced tutorials

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