This section covers the most commonly used features. There are shortcut buttons for a lot of the features here on the editing page but this guide covers the syntax. Other editing features can be viewed at syntax, or the full manual.

There are multiple ways to create a new page:

Search method

1. Search for the title of the page you'd like to create in the search bar.
2. Click the link that appears above the search bar (:new_page in the screenshot below)
3. Under Page Tools, select Create this page

Link method

1. When editing an article, add a link to a page that doesn't exist by typing the title of the new page in double square brackets

   Here is how to create a [[new page]]

2. Under Page Tools, select Create this page

To prevent loss of data when editing a page, a draft is automatically saved every 30 seconds. DO NOT press Cancel next to the Preview button, this will delete unsaved edits! Saved pages are not visible to readers until approved by moderators so you can press the Save button to manually save your edits.

To return to an autosaved draft (e.g. after navigating to a different page without pressing the Save button), follow the steps to create a new page with the exact same title as your draft. Click Edit draft under Page Tools.

Surround text in = to make it a heading. Page titles should have 5 =.

=====Page Title=====

Decrease the number of = to set the subheading level

====Next level down====

Level 4 and above headings are automatically added to the page contents for faster navigation.

You can use bold, italic, underlined and monospaced texts.

You can use **bold**, //italic//, __underlined__ and ''monospaced'' texts.

Paragraphs are created with backslashes.

This is some text with a linebreak.
And this is some text with

A new paragraph.

This is some text with a linebreak.\\ And this is some text with
\\
\\
A new paragraph.

Simply add double brackets around text to create a reference¹⁾.

((How to create a reference))

You can include links in references. It's good practice to include a brief description of the link in the reference.

((Guide on creating references www.howtocreateareference.nz))

External links are recognised automatically www.google.com. You can set the link text with double square brackets and a | dividing the link from the text This is Google.

External links are recognised automatically www.google.com. You can set the link text with double square brackets and a | 
dividing the link from the text [[https://www.google.com|This is Google]].

Internal links are created by using square brackets. You can either just give a pagename or use an additional link text.

Internal links are created by using square brackets. You can either just give
a [[pagename]] or use an additional [[pagename|link text]].

To upload an image, select Media manager under Site Tools at the bottom of the page. Select Upload and choose your file(s). By default the image will upload to the Root folder. It's recommended that you create a folder for each article so it's easier to find images. To do this, when you've selected an image add the name of the new folder followed by a colon before the image name. In the screenshot the new folder created will be “test” and the image will be “draft.png”. Refresh the page to see the new folder. If you select the folder, you can then upload additional images directly to it without needing to add the folder name (e.g. “test:”) again. To add an image to a page, type the folder:imagename in curly brackets like this

{{test:draft.png}}

To center the image add a space between the brackets like this

{{ test:draft.png }}

To link to an image rather than display it in an article, go to the Media manager and select the image. On the right under View click the image name to view original file. Copy the link address from your browser and follow the steps to add a link with that URL.

Neutral Point of View (NPOV):

• Always strive to maintain a neutral tone in articles. Avoid biased language or opinions.
• Present all relevant viewpoints fairly and accurately, giving each its due weight.

Conciseness and Clarity:

• Keep articles concise and focused on the topic at hand.
• Use clear and straightforward language that is accessible to a general audience.
• Avoid unnecessary jargon or technical language. Explain (or link) terms that may be unfamiliar to readers.

Encyclopedic Tone:

• Maintain a formal tone throughout articles.
• Avoid slang, colloquialisms, or overly casual language.

Verifiability:

• All information should be verifiable from reliable sources. Cite sources wherever possible.
• Use reputable sources - e.g. company websites, news websites, academic articles, books.
• Take screenshots where possible.

Structure and Formatting:

• Follow a consistent structure for articles, including sections such as Introduction, History, Description, etc., as appropriate.
• Use headings and subheadings to organise content logically.
• Use bulleted or numbered lists for clarity when presenting information in a list format.

Images and Multimedia:

• Use images, diagrams, and other multimedia elements to enhance understanding and visual appeal.
• Ensure that all media files are labelled correctly, with date if needed.

Copyright and Plagiarism:

• Respect copyright laws and only use content that is freely licensed or in the public domain.
• Avoid plagiarism by properly paraphrasing and citing sources.

Collaboration and Civility:

• Be respectful and civil in all interactions with other editors.
• Collaborate with others to improve articles and resolve disputes through discussion and consensus-building.

Maintenance and Updating:

• Regularly review and update articles to ensure that they remain accurate and up-to-date.
• Monitor articles for vandalism or inaccuracies and promptly address any issues.