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<h1 style="text-align:center">General Formatting Policy/Editing Guidelines</h1>
*'''Please use proper grammar and spelling.'''
**Typos can happen; which we understand, but double-check your contributions before submitting them.


*'''Try your best to be formal & professional in your edits. Make sure to prioritize readability and try to restrict slang.'''
<div class="cardcontainer" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;"> This page outlines the formatting guidelines for creating and editing pages on the Galaxypedia. Please refer to the bottom of the page for specific formatting policies for different entity types. If you haven't already, read the [[Galaxypedia:Terms of Service|Terms of Service]] as this does not replace it. </div> Note: '''Formatting policies may change.''' Check this page and its sub-pages regularly for updates. You can also [https://robloxgalaxy.wiki/index.php?title=Galaxypedia:Formatting_Policy&action=watch add this page to your watchlist] to receive notifications.
**This includes using the full names for any ship. (e.g. Instead of "Hawk," write "Hawklight").
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**'''Use proper formatting.'''
== Basic Editing Do's and Don'ts ==
***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]].
*<span style="color:green">'''Do'''</span> proofread your edits before publishing.
*<span style="color:green">'''Do'''</span> contact [[Galaxypedia Staff]] if you encounter problems or have questions.
*<span style="color:#FA0004"><u>'''Avoid adding personal opinions into informational pages.'''</u></span> The purpose of Galaxypedia's informational pages is to provide unbiased information for readers, so personal opinions belong in discussion pages.
*<span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> include inaccurate or unverified information without marking it with a question mark (?) or the [[Template:Citation needed|Citation needed]] template.
*<span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> engage in hostile arguments on discussion pages; report to Galaxypedia staff.
*<span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> use abbreviations in edits; use clear phrasing for all readers.


*'''Please keep personal opinions off of pages.'''
=== Need help with source editing? ===
**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.
Visit the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Editing MediaWiki Editing Help] page or contact Galaxypedia Staff.


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== Formatting Policies ==
''Don’t know how to edit? Fear not. Simply read this [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Editing_pages article].''  
*'''[[/Ships/|Ships Formatting Policy]]''' For [[Ships]].
<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].
*'''[[/Planets/|Planets/Bases Formatting Policy]]''' For [[:Category:Planets|Planets]] and [[:Category:Starbase|Bases]].  
*'''[[/Clan Biographies/|Clans/Player Factions Formatting Policy]]''' For [[:Category:Clans|Clans]].
*'''[[/Player Biographies/|Player Biographies Formatting Policy]]'': For [[:Category:Biographies|Biographies]].


'''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.'''
=== Player/Clan Biography Guidelines ===
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Applies to both [[/Clan Biographies/|Clan/Player Factions]] and [[/Player Biographies/|Player Biographies]]:
*Approach with impartiality.
*Base writing on facts, not opinions or speculation.
*Avoid generalizations and comparisons without evidence.
*Omit unnecessary comments and individual names.


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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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Latest revision as of 22:56, 20 April 2024

This page outlines the formatting guidelines for creating and editing pages on the Galaxypedia. Please refer to the bottom of the page for specific formatting policies for different entity types. If you haven't already, read the Terms of Service as this does not replace it.

Note: Formatting policies may change. Check this page and its sub-pages regularly for updates. You can also add this page to your watchlist to receive notifications.

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Basic Editing Do's and Don'ts

  • Do proofread your edits before publishing.
  • Do contact Galaxypedia Staff if you encounter problems or have questions.
  • Avoid adding personal opinions into informational pages. The purpose of Galaxypedia's informational pages is to provide unbiased information for readers, so personal opinions belong in discussion pages.
  • Don't include inaccurate or unverified information without marking it with a question mark (?) or the Citation needed template.
  • Don't engage in hostile arguments on discussion pages; report to Galaxypedia staff.
  • Don't use abbreviations in edits; use clear phrasing for all readers.

Need help with source editing?

Visit the MediaWiki Editing Help page or contact Galaxypedia Staff.

Formatting Policies

Player/Clan Biography Guidelines

Applies to both Clan/Player Factions and Player Biographies:

  • Approach with impartiality.
  • Base writing on facts, not opinions or speculation.
  • Avoid generalizations and comparisons without evidence.
  • Omit unnecessary comments and individual names.


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