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Hypermoron (talk | contribs) (Created page with "This page is a short guide for new and prospective wiki editors on the Parallel Wiki. == Wiki basics == This wiki runs on MediaWiki software, so editors should reference the '''MediaWiki help'''. The following guide will cover some wiki editing basics, but not in as much detail as the documentation. === Creating an account === You need an account to edit the Parallel wiki. Click here to make one. === The wiki e...") |
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[[Mediawikiwiki:Help:Templates|Templates]] are pages designed to be embedded inside other pages. To include a template in another page, use curly braces, like <code><nowiki>{{Templatename}}</nowiki></code>. | [[Mediawikiwiki:Help:Templates|Templates]] are pages designed to be embedded inside other pages. To include a template in another page, use curly braces, like <code><nowiki>{{Templatename}}</nowiki></code>. | ||
Some templates use parameters, which let you fill in values to change what the template displays. The parameters are specified with equals signs and separated with pipes. For example, [[Template:Slot]] can be used like <code><nowiki>{{Slot| | Some templates use parameters, which let you fill in values to change what the template displays. The parameters are specified with equals signs and separated with pipes. For example, [[Template:Slot]] can be used like <code><nowiki>{{Slot|Stone,16}}</nowiki></code> to render 16 stone in an inventory slot: {{Slot|Stone,16}} | ||
Templates should have documentation on their pages. Read the documentation if you're not sure how to use a template! | Templates should have documentation on their pages. Read the documentation if you're not sure how to use a template! | ||