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== Collection Links == | == Collection Links - Summary == | ||
Although there is no one absolute way to list a database in the Wiki, the following are guidelines to provide a more user-friendly experience. | Although there is no one absolute way to list a database in the Wiki, the following are guidelines to provide a more user-friendly experience. | ||
*''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Formatting Databases Cheat Sheet|Formatting Databases Cheat Sheet]]''<br><br> | |||
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'''Summary of elements in a database link:'''<br> | '''Summary of elements in a database link:'''<br> | ||
#'''Bullet list:''' Start each database link with a bullet. | #'''Bullet list:''' Start each database link with a bullet. | ||
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#'''Identical Databases on Multiple Websites''' Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting#Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites|guidelines]]''' for formatting a database link that is available on multiple websites.<br> | #'''Identical Databases on Multiple Websites''' Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting#Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites|guidelines]]''' for formatting a database link that is available on multiple websites.<br> | ||
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=== Databases === | === Databases === | ||
Below is the format of a database collection. This format especially helpful for a list of collections found on a Wiki page.<br><br> | Below is the format of a database collection. This format especially helpful for a list of collections found on a Wiki page.<br><br> | ||
*''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Formatting Databases Cheat Sheet|Formatting Databases Cheat Sheet]]''<br><br> | |||
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''Format of Code:''<br> | ''Format of Code:''<br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''DATE RANGE''' [URL DATABASENAME] at WEBSITENAME — index & images, ($)</nowiki> | <nowiki>*'''DATE RANGE''' [URL DATABASENAME] at WEBSITENAME — index & images, ($)</nowiki> | ||
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=== FamilySearch Historical Records Collections - Using Templates=== | === FamilySearch Historical Records Collections - Using Templates=== | ||
*''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Formatting Databases Cheat Sheet|Formatting Databases Cheat Sheet]]''<br> | |||
====Historical Records Collections With Indexes==== | ====Historical Records Collections With Indexes==== | ||
1. '''RecordSearch template:''' For FamilySearch Historical Records collections, use the RecordSearch template instead of an external link for any FamilySearch Historical Records databases. | 1. '''RecordSearch template:''' For FamilySearch Historical Records collections, use the RecordSearch template instead of an external link for any FamilySearch Historical Records databases. | ||
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====Historical Records Collections Browse Only (Waypoint) Images==== | ====Historical Records Collections Browse Only (Waypoint) Images==== | ||
*Detailed instructions on how to create these templates are found on the [[Help:FamilySearch Templates#Historical Records Collections Browseable Images - RecordSearch Template|FamilySearch Templates]] Wiki page. | *Detailed instructions on how to create these templates are found on the [[Help:FamilySearch Templates#Historical Records Collections Browseable Images - RecordSearch Template|FamilySearch Templates]] Wiki page. | ||
*''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Formatting Databases Cheat Sheet|Formatting Databases Cheat Sheet]]''<br><br> | |||
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''Example Format:''<br> | ''Example Format:''<br> | ||
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== Source Citations == | == Source Citations == | ||
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