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Most pages on SmashWiki are articles, such as [[Link (SSBM)]] and [[Sector Z]]. The title at the top of the page is just that: "Link (SSBM)". However, some pages, like this one, are ''not'' articles about Smash, but rather help users find their bearings on SmashWiki. These pages are part of different '''namespaces'''. | Most pages on SmashWiki are articles, such as [[Link (SSBM)]] and [[Sector Z]]. The title at the top of the page is just that: "Link (SSBM)". However, some pages, like this one, are ''not'' articles about Smash, but rather help users find their bearings on SmashWiki. These pages are part of different '''namespaces'''. | ||
The title of every non-article page begins with a namespace which indicates what type of page it is. For instance, this page's title starts with "Help:" because it is a help page ([[#Help pages|described below]]). A Talk page's title starts with "Talk:", a Category with "Category:", et cetera. These namespaces help you distinguish ''namespace pages'' from normal articles, which have are part of the "Main" namespace (but are not labeled as such). | The title of every non-article page begins with a namespace which indicates what type of page it is. For instance, this page's title starts with "Help:" because it is a help page ([[#Help pages|described below]]). A Talk page's title starts with "Talk:", a Category with "Category:", et cetera. These namespaces help you distinguish ''namespace pages'' from normal articles, which have are part of the "Main" namespace (but are not labeled as such). | ||
Below are descriptions of each type of special page. | Below are descriptions of each type of special page. | ||
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Talk pages are essentially pages to discuss articles on this wiki. Discussion is usually about the content of the page, planning future content, discussing changes, etc. Talk pages are separate from the articles themselves, so you should be careful to avoid mixing the two up. You can get to a page's talk page by clicking the tab marked "discussion" on that page. | Talk pages are essentially pages to discuss articles on this wiki. Discussion is usually about the content of the page, planning future content, discussing changes, etc. Talk pages are separate from the articles themselves, so you should be careful to avoid mixing the two up. You can get to a page's talk page by clicking the tab marked "discussion" on that page. | ||
When you make a comment on a talk page (and only a talk page), you should sign your comment. You can do this by clicking the signature icon above the edit box, or manually by inserting four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) after your message. This will leave your username and the time you wrote your message. You can also make sure you keep your comments in context by using colons to mark your place in a discussion. | When you make a comment on a talk page (and only a talk page), you should [[SmashWiki:Sign your comments|sign your comment]]. You can do this by clicking the signature icon above the edit box, or manually by inserting four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) after your message. This will leave your username and the time you wrote your message. You can also make sure you keep your comments in context by using colons to mark your place in a discussion. | ||
For example: | For example: | ||
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==User pages== | ==User pages== | ||
User pages are for users to essentially have a space for | User pages are for users to essentially have a space for self-identification. Your user page is something akin to your profile on the wiki, and can be accessed by going to <code>User:“Yourusername”</code>. You can create sub-pages of your user page (e.g. <code>User:Username/Subpage</code>) to test new pages, and later copy the content over. Your user page also has a talk page; unlike most other talk pages, however, your talk page is a place for others to leave you messages or discuss other issues on the wiki. Be sure to follow the [[SmashWiki:User Talk Page Guidelines|guidelines for usage of User talk pages]]. | ||
It is considered good etiquette to avoid editing user pages that are not your own, unless the user requests that you do so (an exception is that an [[SmashWiki:user access levels#sysop|administrator]] may place a notice upon a banned user page indicating that the user has been blocked) | It is considered good etiquette to avoid editing user pages that are not your own, unless the user requests that you do so (an exception is that an [[SmashWiki:user access levels#sysop|administrator]] may place a notice upon a banned user page indicating that the user has been blocked). | ||
Although your user page is generally a place for free play, you must not upload any copyrighted or inappropriate material. Also you should not replace your user page with a redirect to any other page; this will ensure that if another user is looking for your talk page, they will be able to find it. | Although your user page is generally a place for free play, you must not upload any copyrighted or inappropriate material. Also you should not replace your user page with a redirect to any other page; this will ensure that if another user is looking for your talk page, they will be able to find it. | ||
==Project pages== | ==Project pages== | ||
SmashWiki pages (a.k.a. Project) describe goals, projects and policies of [[SmashWiki]]. You may edit most SmashWiki pages, but we encourage you to discuss any policy changes first on the corresponding talk page. | SmashWiki pages (a.k.a. Project) describe goals, projects and policies of [[SmashWiki:About|SmashWiki]]. You may edit most SmashWiki pages, but we encourage you to discuss any policy changes first on the corresponding talk page. | ||
== | ==Files== | ||
The | The File namespace is used for uploading media, so that one don't need to direct link from another site. For example, <nowiki>[[File:bg4x4.PNG]]</nowki> includes the image at [[:File:bg4x4.PNG]], so that it looks like [[File:bg4x4.PNG]]. For info on uploading, see [[Help:Uploading media]]. | ||
==Smasher== | |||
This namespace, unique to SmashWiki, is used for the articles on people who play the ''Super Smash Bros.'' games. Please note that all articles in this namespace '''''must''''' meet the requirements of [[SmashWiki:Notability|the notability policy]]. | |||
==MediaWiki== | ==MediaWiki== | ||
The MediaWiki namespace contains protected system namespaces, only editable by [[SmashWiki: | The MediaWiki namespace contains protected system namespaces, only editable by [[SmashWiki:Administrators|administrators]]. A list of such pages exists at [[Special:Allmessages]]. | ||
==Templates== | ==Templates== | ||
Template page can be included inside another page by placing | Template page can be included inside another page by placing <nowiki>{{NameOfTemplate}}</nowiki>. See [[Help:Templates]] for further information. | ||
==Help pages== | ==Help pages== | ||
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Categories are different from most other name spaces - they store pages. For example, if <nowiki>[[Category:Help]]</nowiki> is written at any page, it is added to [[:Category:Help]], as seen in the long, gray bar at the bottom of the page. Categories are useful for organizing articles of similar subjects. | Categories are different from most other name spaces - they store pages. For example, if <nowiki>[[Category:Help]]</nowiki> is written at any page, it is added to [[:Category:Help]], as seen in the long, gray bar at the bottom of the page. Categories are useful for organizing articles of similar subjects. | ||
==Special | ==Special== | ||
The special | The special namespace contains no editable content pages, but it has a purpose. The special namespace manages (mostly) auto updating pages such as [[Special:Recentchanges|wiki activity]], [[Special:Mypage|linking to reader's page]] and [[Special:Random|random unexpected pages]]. | ||
[[Category:Help|Namespaces]] | [[Category:Help|Namespaces]] | ||