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== Capitalization<br> == | == Capitalization<br> == | ||
'''Merriam-Webster.''' When in doubt, follow Merrian-Webster. | '''Merriam-Webster.''' When in doubt, follow Merrian-Webster. | ||
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'''Articles, buttons, or tabs.''' When referring to an article, button, or tab name, use the capitalization from the article title, button or tab. | '''Articles, buttons, or tabs.''' When referring to an article, button, or tab name, use the capitalization from the article title, button or tab. | ||
:::: Correct: If another style guideline is needed, list the issue on the Discussion page. | |||
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'''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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record types (for example, census records, court records, military records) | record types (for example, census records, court records, military records) | ||
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (The is part of the official title and is capitalized.) | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("The" is part of the official title and is capitalized.) | ||
website | website | ||
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'''Dates.''' Capitalize the names of months and days of the week. | '''Dates.''' Capitalize the names of months and days of the week. | ||
'''Spelling variations of English.''' Variations of English are acceptable. For example, either colour (British) or color (United States) is acceptable. Each article should use only one variation of English. When editing, use the variation of English already established in the article. | '''Spelling variations of English.''' Variations of English are acceptable. For example, either colour (British) or color (United States) is acceptable. Each article should use only one variation of English. When editing, use the variation of English already established in the article. | ||
== Linking == | == Linking == | ||