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A '''style guide''' or '''style manual''' is a set of standards for design and writing of documents, either for general use or for a specific publication or organization. | A '''style guide''' or '''style manual''' is a set of standards for design and writing of documents, either for general use or for a specific publication or organization. Web site style guides focus on a publication's visual and technical aspects, prose style, best usage, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and fairness. The consistent use of style guidelines provides uniformity in style and formatting of wiki articles, which makes the articles easier for readers to understand and use. <br> | ||
== General Principles == | == General Principles == | ||
== Naming == | == Naming == | ||
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{{main|Name a new article}} Before creating a new article, take the time to think of a name that clearly explains in a few words the content of the article. Remove any unnecessary words or punctuation. The correct name for a new article can be very helpful to users. | {{main|Name a new article}} Before creating a new article, take the time to think of a name that clearly explains in a few words the content of the article. Remove any unnecessary words or punctuation. The correct name for a new article can be very helpful to users. | ||
==== Place names<br> ==== | ==== Place names<br> ==== | ||
Unlike most genealogy software place name conventions, Include the word "county" in the title of an article about a particular county. <br> | Unlike most genealogy software place name conventions, Include the word "county" in the title of an article about a particular county. <br> | ||
==== Abbreviations<br> ==== | ==== Abbreviations<br> ==== | ||
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Abbreviations, including US postal codes, should not be used in article titles or text because abbreviations can mean different things in different parts of the world. For example, the abbreviation CA could mean either California or Canada, depending on the reader's nationality. <br> | Abbreviations, including US postal codes, should not be used in article titles or text because abbreviations can mean different things in different parts of the world. For example, the abbreviation CA could mean either California or Canada, depending on the reader's nationality. <br> | ||
For more information about naming conventions, see also [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Help:Naming_conventions Help:Naming Conventions]. | For more information about naming conventions, see also [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Help:Naming_conventions Help:Naming Conventions]. | ||
=== Rename an existing article === | === Rename an existing article === | ||
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{{main|Renaming pages}} | {{main|Renaming pages}} | ||
=== Naming subheadings within articles === | === Naming subheadings within articles === | ||
== Formatting == | == Formatting == | ||
=== Character Formatting === | === Character Formatting === | ||
==== Bold ==== | ==== Bold ==== | ||
==== Italics ==== | ==== Italics ==== | ||
==== Underline ==== | ==== Underline ==== | ||
Because the use of underline frequently indicates text with a [http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/h/hyperlink.html hyperlink] that can be clicked to learn more, do not use underline as a way to emphasize text. | Because the use of underline frequently indicates text with a [http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/h/hyperlink.html hyperlink] that can be clicked to learn more, do not use underline as a way to emphasize text. | ||
==== Capitalization ==== | ==== Capitalization ==== | ||
=== <br>Source Citations<br> === | === <br>Source Citations<br> === | ||
=== Geographical Names === | === Geographical Names === | ||
A proposed style guideline ''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Naming Conventions for Geographic Names|Naming Conventions for Geographic Names]]'' is being [[FamilySearch Wiki talk:Naming Conventions for Geographic Names|discussed]]. Once a [[FamilySearch Wiki: | |||
A proposed style guideline ''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Naming Conventions for Geographic Names|Naming Conventions for Geographic Names]]'' is being [[FamilySearch Wiki talk:Naming Conventions for Geographic Names|discussed]]. Once a [[FamilySearch Wiki:Consensus|consensus]] is reached a guideline will be adopted. | |||
=== Acronyms and Abbreviations<br> === | === Acronyms and Abbreviations<br> === | ||
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== Linking == | == Linking == | ||