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This page | <div class="cardcontainer" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;"> This page outlines the formatting guidelines for creating and editing pages in Galaxy. 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. | ||
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== Basic Editing Do's and Don'ts == | == Basic Editing Do's and Don'ts == | ||
* <span style="color:green">'''Do'''</span> proofread your edits before you | *<span style="color:green">'''Do'''</span> proofread your edits before publishing. | ||
* <span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> | *<span style="color:green">'''Do'''</span> contact [[Galaxypedia Staff]] if you encounter problems or have questions. | ||
* <span style="color: | *<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> | *<span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> engage in hostile arguments on discussion pages; report to Galaxypedia staff. | ||
* <span style="color: | *<span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> use abbreviations in edits; use clear phrasing for all readers. | ||
*<span style="color:#FA0004"><u>'''Avoid injecting 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. | |||
=== Need help with source editing? === | |||
Visit the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Editing MediaWiki Editing Help] page or contact Galaxypedia Staff. | |||
== Formatting Policies == | |||
*'''[[/Ships/|Ships Formatting Policy]]''': For [[Ships]]. | |||
*'''[[/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]]. | |||
=== | === Player/Clan Biography Guidelines === | ||
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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Revision as of 20:18, 20 April 2024
This page outlines the formatting guidelines for creating and editing pages in Galaxy. 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.
- 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.
- Avoid injecting 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.
Need help with source editing?
Visit the MediaWiki Editing Help page or contact Galaxypedia Staff.
Formatting Policies
- Ships Formatting Policy: For Ships.
- Planets/Bases Formatting Policy: For Planets and Bases.
- Clans/Player Factions Formatting Policy: For Clans.
- Player Biographies Formatting Policy: For Biographies.
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.