Help:Editing

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This page lists the simplest of the simple Wiki formatting. For a much more detailed look at Wiki syntax, visit the Editing section in the MediaWiki Handbook.

Wiki basics[edit]

To separate text into paragraphs, leave a completely blank line between the two paragraphs.

For text that must line up (such as guitar tablature), start each line with a space. This will cause the text to show up in a monospace font.

What you want to do Code Example
Make a heading == Live performances ==

Live performances[edit]

Make a subheading === List of guest performers ===

List of guest performers[edit]

Link to an article on JoCopedia [[The Future Soon]] The Future Soon
Link to an article on Wikipedia [[wikipedia:Rickroll|Rickroll]] Rickroll
Make a bulleted list * Fritos
* Tab
* Mountain Dew
  • Fritos
  • Tab
  • Mountain Dew
Make a numbered list # Musician
# Singer-songwriter
# Internet superstar
  1. Musician
  2. Singer-songwriter
  3. Internet superstar
Write lyrics <lyrics>Last week I left a note on Laura's desk,
It said, "I love you, signed, Anonymous Friend,"</lyrics>
Last week I left a note on Laura's desk,
It said, "I love you, signed, Anonymous Friend,"
Sign the page ~~~~ Three08 09:11, 23 July 2008 (EDT)