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=== <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:consensus|consensus]] is reached a guideline will be adopted. | |||
=== Acronyms and Abbreviations<br> === | === Acronyms and Abbreviations<br> === | ||
Revision as of 11:44, 19 October 2009
Naming[edit | edit source]
Name a new article[edit | edit source]
- Main article: 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.
Rename an existing article[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Renaming pages
Naming subheadings within articles[edit | edit source]
Formatting[edit | edit source]
Character Formatting[edit | edit source]
Bold[edit | edit source]
Italics[edit | edit source]
Underline[edit | edit source]
Capitalization[edit | edit source]
Source Citations
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Geographical Names[edit | edit source]
A proposed style guideline Naming Conventions for Geographic Names is being discussed. Once a consensus is reached a guideline will be adopted.
Acronyms and Abbreviations
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Linking[edit | edit source]
Linking to other articles in FamilySearch wiki[edit | edit source]
interwiki
Resources on other web sites[edit | edit source]
Free web sites[edit | edit source]
"For pay" web sites[edit | edit source]
OCLC/WorldCat[edit | edit source]
FHLC[edit | edit source]
Record Search[edit | edit source]
Maps[edit | edit source]
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