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The markup language used on the wiki is called ''wikitext''. Most articles on BG3Wiki can be edited either by directly manipulating wikitext via the ''source editor'', or by using the ''visual Editor'', which functions as a word processor.
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This Most articles on BG3Wiki can be edited by either directly manipulating [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting wikitext] via the ''Source Editor'', or by using the ''Visual Editor'', which functions as a word proccessor, allowing for a more visually intuitive means of editing wikitext. However, it cannot directly manipulate wiki markup.


Most of the information in this manual will be explained using wikitext, but it applies to both the source editor and the visual editor.
== How to edit ==
 
== Page tabs ==
=== Edit ===
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File:edit_visual_or_source.png|thumb|100px|Visual Editor and Source Editor.
File:edit_visual_or_source.png|right|thumb|150px|Visual Editor and Source Editor.
File:switch_visual_or_source.png|thumb|100px|Switching between editor types.
File:switch_visual_or_source.png|right|thumb|150px|Switching between editor types.
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To edit an existing page, click either ''Edit'' (opens the visual editor) or ''Edit source'' (opens the source editor) above the page. Within either editor, you can switch between the Visual Editor and the Source Editor at any time via the upper-right menu button.
To edit an existing page, click either ''Edit'' (opens Visual Editor) or ''Edit source'' (opens Source Editor) above the page. Within either editor view, you can switch between the Visual Editor and the Source Editor at any time via the upper-right menu button.
 
When you've finished editing, feel free to add a brief summary of your changes. You can also preview any changes you've made before saving.
 
=== Discussion ===
An article's ''discussion'' page – or ''talk page'' – is used to settle disagreements about an article. Use an article's discussion page to discuss the article's contents and edits. Sign your comments using {{code|<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}.
 
=== View history ===
Click the '''View history''' tab to see a history of edits performed on that page. Each line describes a revision of the page, including date/time, the contributor who made that edit, and possibly a summary for the edit.
 
== Linking ==
=== Internal linking ===
Internal links (links to other BG3Wiki articles) are added using double square brackets {{code|<nowiki>[[...]]</nowiki>}}. A pipe {{code|<nowiki>|</nowiki>}} can be placed after the name of the target article, and followed with a text to display in its place. For example, {{code|<nowiki>[[Help: Style Guide|Style Guide]]</nowiki>}} appears as [[Help:Style Guide|Style Guide]].
 
Links can be used to display images as well. See [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Help:Images on MediaWiki] for further instructions.
 
=== External links ===
External links (links to other websites) are added using single square brackets {{code|<nowiki>[...]</nowiki>}}. An alternative text to display in place of the target URL can be added after the URL, but before the closing bracket.
 
== Templates ==
{{hatnote|For a list of all commonly used templates, see [[Help:List of templates]].}}
A ''template'' is a special type of page designed to be included within other pages. Templates are used extensively on BG3Wiki.
 
The [[Help:Using templates|next step]] of this manual will cover specific uses of templates.
 
=== Adding templates using the visual editor ===
[[File:visual_editor_template.png|right|thumb|Inserting a template with the Visual Editor]]
Templates can be searched for and added via the toolbar above the visual editor by clicking ''Insert'', and in the dropdown box, selecting ''Templates''. Most templates can be easily inserted onto a page this way. To later edit its contents, simply click on the inserted template in the visual editor for options.


=== Adding templates using the source editor ===
When you've finished editing, feel free to add a brief ''summary'' of your changes and click the ''save changes'' button.
Templates are added by using double brackets {{code|<nowiki>{{ ... }}</nowiki>}}. For example, the template {{code|foo}} is added by typing {{code|<nowiki>{{foo}}</nowiki>}}.


A template's parameters are specified through the use of pipes {{code|<nowiki>|</nowiki>}}.
==== Discussion pages ====
An article's '''Discussion''' page, or Talk Page is used to settle disagreements about an article. Use an article's Discussion page to discuss the article's contents and edits. Sign your comments using {{code|<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>}}.


* Template with one parameter:
==== Page history ====
** Code: {{code|<nowiki>{{enchantment|+1}}</nowiki>}}
Click the '''View history''' button above a page to see a history of edits performed on that page. Each line describes a revision of the page, including date/time, the contributor who made that edit, and (ideally) the reason for the edit. This can be helpful if you're not sure why an edit was made.
** Result: {{enchantment|+1}}
* Template with multiple parameters:
** Code: {{code|<nowiki>{{AttributeBlock|8|15|7|6|10|8|dex save = yes|race=Bird|hp=10}}</nowiki>}}
** Result:
{{AttributeBlock|8|15|7|6|10|8|dex save = yes|race=Bird|hp=10}}


== Categories ==
== How to use categories ==
[[Special:Categories|Category]] pages list all the pages within that Category.
[[File:category_example.png|right|thumb|Example of a Category]]
'''[[Special:Categories|Category]]''' pages list all the pages within that Category.
   
   
The ''Everything'' search option includes Categories in the search results. You can also find them on the [[Special:Categories]] page. Categories can prove useful when looking for a specific image or page, particularly when you don't know the exact name of the thing you're looking for.
==== Browsing categories ====
 
The '''Everything''' search option includes Categories in the search results. You can also find them on the [[Special:Categories]] page. Categories can prove useful when looking for a specific image or page, particularly when you don't know the exact name of the thing you're looking for.
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File:visual_editor_categories.png|thumb|150px|Adding categories in Visual Editor.
File:category_example.png|thumb|150px|Example of a category page.
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==== Adding a page to a category ====
[[File:visual_editor_categories.png|right|thumb|Adding Categories in the Visual Editor]]
Some templates will automatically add the correct category to the page it is used on. However, in some cases, you'll want to manually add pages to additional categories.
Some templates will automatically add the correct category to the page it is used on. However, in some cases, you'll want to manually add pages to additional categories.


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* When using the Source Editor, use the markup {{code|<nowiki>[[</nowiki>Category:<em>Name of category here</em><nowiki>]]</nowiki>}} at the bottom of the page. You can repeat this as many times as needed for additional Categories.
* When using the Source Editor, use the markup {{code|<nowiki>[[</nowiki>Category:<em>Name of category here</em><nowiki>]]</nowiki>}} at the bottom of the page. You can repeat this as many times as needed for additional Categories.


== Creating new pages ==
== How to create a new page ==
A new page can be created simply by opening a link to a page that have yet to be created, such as by clicking a red link, or by searching for the page on the wiki. If it doesn't yet exist, it can be created. Most pages on BG3Wiki are created with the help of templates, which may seem daunting at first, but they are actually quite easy to use.
A new page can be created simply by opening a link to a page that have yet to be created, such as by clicking a red link, or by searching for the page on the wiki. If it doesn't yet exist, it can be created. Most pages on BG3Wiki are created with the help of templates, which may seem daunting at first, but they are actually quite easy to use.


=== Creating redirects ===
==== Creating redirects ====
If a page exists but users may search for it using multiple terms, a redirect page can be created using {{code|<nowiki>#REDIRECT [[article link]]</nowiki>}}.
If a page exists but users may search for it using multiple terms, a redirect page can be created using {{code|<nowiki>#REDIRECT [[article link]]</nowiki>}}.
== Templates ==
A Template is a special type of page designed to be included within other pages. Templates are often used as 'shorthand' to automatically insert frequently-used images, code, and formatting on a page. Templates are used extensively on BG3Wiki, and a basic understanding of how to use templates is often necessary to create new pages. Luckily, using templates is easy, and the next step of this guide [[Help:Using templates|Using templates]] will cover the basics of template usage on BG3Wiki.


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