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<h1 style="text-align:center">General Formatting Policy/Editing Guidelines</h1>
This page is about the format that should be followed when creating/editing pages any types of entities in Galaxy. Please view the bottom of the page for the respective available formatting policies for specific entity types. <u>However, if you have not already done so: please read the [[Galaxypedia:Terms of Service|Terms of Service]], as this is not a replacement for that.</u>
*'''Please use proper grammar and spelling.'''
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**Typos can happen; which we understand, but double-check your contributions before submitting them.
Note: '''The formatting policy may be subject to change.''' Please check this page every now and then to see if there are any changes.
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== Basic Editing Do's and Don'ts ==
* <span style="color:green">'''Do'''</span> proofread your edits before you publish them.
* <span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> put inaccurate or unverified information on a page unless otherwise noted with a question mark (?).
* <span style="color:green">'''Do'''</span> contact [[Galaxypedia Staff]] if you encounter a problem while editing or have any questions.
* <span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> start or intervene in hostile arguments on discussion pages. If you do see such a thing happening, contact Galaxypedia staff right away.


*'''Try your best to be formal & professional in your edits. Make sure to prioritize readability and try to restrict slang.'''
This goes without saying, but <span style="color:#FA0004"><u>'''never put your personal opinions on any informational (any non-discussion) page!'''</u></span> The Galaxypedia's informational pages serve only as an article of information from which the reader is able to make their own decisions and conclusions based on the information; not articles holding opinionated information which then spreads the personal bias to others. This is also stated in the [[Galaxypedia:Terms of Service#4.3_General_Editing_Guidelines|Galaxypedia Terms of Service: General Editing Guidelines]]. An example of subjective information: "The [[Zhen]], while powerful, is more expensive than your average [[:Category:Dreadnought|dreadnought]]. You would be better off buying a dreadnought instead."
**This includes using the full names for any ship. (e.g. Instead of "Hawk," write "Hawklight").
**'''Use proper formatting.'''
***Pages of any type usually have a set format that is followed(for Ship pages, see the below Ship Page Editing Guidelines); if you are unsure what kind of formatting to use for your contribution to a specific page, contact [[Galaxypedia Staff]].


*'''Please keep personal opinions off of pages.'''
The only time you may put subjective information on a page is if it is acceptable within the editing format used for the type of page or related to the article topic, ''and'' there is some type of clearly visible disclaimer stating that the information is subjective. If you are unsure whether or not you can put subjective information on a page, do not hesitate to contact [[Galaxypedia Staff]].
**Everyone has different opinions and you should not promote your views outside of discussions or comments. Don't argue with someone simply because they do not share your opinion. This is a Wiki, not Twitter.


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=== Need help getting familiar with the source editor? ===
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Visit the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Editing MediaWiki Editing Help] page to get started, or contact Galaxypedia Staff.
<br/>Need more help? Feel free to contact [[Galaxypedia Staff]], or check out the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents Help Pages on MediaWiki].


'''A general summary of editing guidelines can be found at the [[Roblox Galaxy Wiki:Terms of Service#4.3 General Editing Guidelines|Terms of Service: General Editing Guidelines]] section of the page.'''
== Formatting Policies ==
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*'''[[Galaxypedia:Formatting Policy/Ships|Ships Formatting Policy]]''': The format for [[Ships]].
*'''[[Galaxypedia:Formatting Policy/Planets|Planets Formatting Policy]]''': The format for [[:Category:Planets|Planets]].
*'''[[Galaxypedia:Formatting Policy/Factions|Clans/Player Factions Formatting Policy]]''': The format for [[:Category:Clans|Clans]].


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<h1 style="text-align:center">Ship Page Editing Guidelines</h1>
*'''''Follow the [[Example Ship Page]] and [[Ship Image Guidelines]] as the format for all ship pages and images.'''''
*'''When updating ship information (remodels, buffs/nerfs, etc.), log all changes under the "Version History" header.
**Remodels may also require creator information to be updated.'''
*'''Please do not include creators of ships in picture captions. There is a place in ship infoboxes for that.'''
*'''Keep Trivia, Advantages, etc. about the ship, its properties, or directly related information. <span style="color:#FF3333">Examples of incorrect usage:</span>
**''"In Egyptian mythology, "Osiris" is the father of "Horus" and "Anubis."'' - <span style="color:#FF3333">Goes beyond the origin of the ship's name</span>
**''"<s>[[Falcon]]...Punch!</s>"'' - <span style="color:#FF3333">Has no informational value; only exists as a meme/joke</span>
*'''When uploading images for [[:Category:Ships|Ships]], please make sure the background of those images have been removed. If you do not know how, try using an image background removal tool like [https://www.remove.bg remove.bg].'''
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Revision as of 06:24, 14 July 2022

This page is about the format that should be followed when creating/editing pages any types of entities in Galaxy. Please view the bottom of the page for the respective available formatting policies for specific entity types. However, if you have not already done so: please read the Terms of Service, as this is not a replacement for that.

Note: The formatting policy may be subject to change. Please check this page every now and then to see if there are any changes.

Basic Editing Do's and Don'ts

  • Do proofread your edits before you publish them.
  • Don't put inaccurate or unverified information on a page unless otherwise noted with a question mark (?).
  • Do contact Galaxypedia Staff if you encounter a problem while editing or have any questions.
  • Don't start or intervene in hostile arguments on discussion pages. If you do see such a thing happening, contact Galaxypedia staff right away.

This goes without saying, but never put your personal opinions on any informational (any non-discussion) page! The Galaxypedia's informational pages serve only as an article of information from which the reader is able to make their own decisions and conclusions based on the information; not articles holding opinionated information which then spreads the personal bias to others. This is also stated in the Galaxypedia Terms of Service: General Editing Guidelines. An example of subjective information: "The Zhen, while powerful, is more expensive than your average dreadnought. You would be better off buying a dreadnought instead."

The only time you may put subjective information on a page is if it is acceptable within the editing format used for the type of page or related to the article topic, and there is some type of clearly visible disclaimer stating that the information is subjective. If you are unsure whether or not you can put subjective information on a page, do not hesitate to contact Galaxypedia Staff.

Need help getting familiar with the source editor?

Visit the MediaWiki Editing Help page to get started, or contact Galaxypedia Staff.

Formatting Policies