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::{{xt|If there are differing opinions about information in an article, the opinions can be added to the | ::{{xt|If there are differing opinions about information in an article, the opinions can be added to the Talk page to get input from the wiki community.}} | ||
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::{{!xt|If there are differing opinions about information in an article, we want the opinions added to the | ::{{!xt|If there are differing opinions about information in an article, we want the opinions added to the Talk page to get input from the wiki community.}} | ||
'''Ampersand (&).''' Do not replace the word “and” with an ampersand (&). | '''Ampersand (&).''' Do not replace the word “and” with an ampersand (&). | ||
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'''Accepted authority.''' When there is uncertainty about grammar, follow an accepted authority such as the Chicago Manual of Style. | '''Accepted authority.''' When there is uncertainty about grammar, follow an accepted authority such as the Chicago Manual of Style. | ||
'''Using the | '''Using the Talk page.''' If differing opinions about a grammar issue cannot be resolved by referring to an accepted authority, the opinions should be added to the article’s Talk page for input from the wiki community. | ||
== Naming == | == Naming == | ||
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::{{xt|If another style guideline is needed, list the issue on the | ::{{xt|If another style guideline is needed, list the issue on the Talk page.}} | ||
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::{{!xt|If another style guideline is needed, list the issue on the | ::{{!xt|If another style guideline is needed, list the issue on the Talk page.}} | ||
'''Capitalization and spelling of some common terms.''' For the FamilySearch Research Wiki, use the following capitalizations and spellings. | '''Capitalization and spelling of some common terms.''' For the FamilySearch Research Wiki, use the following capitalizations and spellings. | ||
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== Draft Pages or Sandboxes == | == Draft Pages or Sandboxes == | ||
Major editing work on a page that will not be finished for an extended time may confuse visitors to the page. To avoid this, it is recommend that lengthy or long term editing preparations are worked on in a [[FamilySearch Wiki:Sandbox|sandbox]] you create. Be sure to add a link in the " | Major editing work on a page that will not be finished for an extended time may confuse visitors to the page. To avoid this, it is recommend that lengthy or long term editing preparations are worked on in a [[FamilySearch Wiki:Sandbox|sandbox]] you create. Be sure to add a link in the "Talk" page of where the planned changes will be posted, to the sandbox where the planned changes are being worked on. This will allow comments on the new content until it is moved from the sandbox page to the page that needs the changes. {{further|FamilySearch Wiki:About the Sandbox}} | ||
== Measurements == | == Measurements == | ||