Summary

• Wiki markup is a simple source code language for Wikipedia.
• You can view and edit the source code of almost any page on Wikipedia by clicking "Edit source".
• The Edit toolbar at the top of the page can do some formatting for you.
• The Help  menu on the Edit toolbar contains a list of markup rules.
• Format ==Headings== by placing text between = signs.
• Make text '''bold''' or ''italic'' by placing it between ' apostrophes.
• [[Links]] within Wikipedia are added using [[]] square brackets.
• Remember to provide an edit summary when you save!
• You can create new pages using the Article wizard, as long as the topic is notable, has reliable sources, and isn't a conflict of interest.

Detailed information

• Help:Editing
• Help:Cheatsheet
• Help:Wikilinks
• Help:Edit summary
• Help:Watchlist
• Help:A quick guide to templates
• Wikipedia:Manual of Style
• Help:Your first article

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