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== Naming | == Naming New Articles == | ||
*Most new Wiki articles in the Main namespace are created by Wiki Administration. Contact them when creating a new article. | |||
*Check to ensure that another article does not already exist for the topic before creating a new article.<br> | |||
===Guidelines== | |||
*'''Unique titles:''' No two articles may have the same title. <br> | *'''Unique titles:''' No two articles may have the same title. <br> | ||
*'''Avoid duplication:''' If an article already exists for the same topic, edit the existing article rather than creating a new article. | *'''Avoid duplication:''' If an article already exists for the same topic, edit the existing article rather than creating a new article. | ||
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*'''Common terms:''' Titles should use common terms that users might search for. A well chosen name for a new article can be very helpful to users and make it easier for search engines to guide users to the most relevant wiki article. | *'''Common terms:''' Titles should use common terms that users might search for. A well chosen name for a new article can be very helpful to users and make it easier for search engines to guide users to the most relevant wiki article. | ||
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Naming a Page or Article|More information]] | |||
=== Capitalization in Article Titles === | |||
In article titles, capitalize the first word of the title. Also, capitalize nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and the first word after a colon. Conjunctions and prepositions should not be capitalized. | In article titles, capitalize the first word of the title. Also, capitalize nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and the first word after a colon. Conjunctions and prepositions should not be capitalized. | ||
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==Miscellaneous== | ==Miscellaneous== | ||
===Buttons on the Wiki=== | ===Buttons on the Wiki=== | ||
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