Worldpedia:Editing Guide
📝 Worldpedia Editing Guide[edit source]
Welcome to the Worldpedia Editing Guide! This page will help you understand how to edit articles, format content, and follow best practices.
Getting Started[edit source]
Editing Worldpedia is simple! Follow these steps:
- Create an Account: Sign up at Create Account.
- Find an Article: Use the search bar to find an article.
- Click "Edit": Click the "Edit" button at the top of any article.
- Make Changes: Use the editor to modify content.
- Save Your Work: Click "Save changes" after reviewing your edits.
🛠 Editing Basics[edit source]
When editing a page, you can use:
- Visual Editor: A user-friendly editing tool (recommended for beginners).
- Source Editor: Edit using MediaWiki markup.
Formatting Text[edit source]
You can format text using simple wiki markup:
| Formatting | Markup | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | Bold |
Bold |
| Italic | Italic |
Italic |
| Bold & Italic | Bold & Italic |
Bold & Italic |
| Internal Link | Page Name |
Page Name |
| External Link | Example |
Example |
| Headings | == Heading == |
== Heading == |
Adding Images[edit source]
To add an image:
- Upload it to Special:Upload.
- Insert it into an article using:
File:Example.jpgDescription 
Creating Links[edit source]
- Internal Link:
Article Name→ Article Name - External Link:
Example→ Example
Editing Guidelines[edit source]
When editing, please follow these rules:
- Be Neutral: Avoid personal opinions.
- Use Reliable Sources: Cite sources using
Cite error: Invalidtags.<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content - Follow Standard Formatting: Maintain a consistent style.
Creating a New Article[edit source]
To create a new article:
- Search for the topic to see if it already exists.
- If not found, click “Create this page.”
- Follow the Worldpedia:Article Guidelines to format it properly.
- Add relevant categories like
.
⚠️ Avoiding Common Mistakes[edit source]
- Do not add unsourced information.
- Avoid promotional or biased content.
- Do not remove valid content without discussion.
Useful Links[edit source]
- Worldpedia:Policies & Guidelines
- Worldpedia:Help Desk
- Worldpedia:Community Portal
- Worldpedia:Report Abuse
This page is maintained by the Worldpedia editing team. For feedback, visit the Talk page.