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'Proper Wiki Formatting refers to the correct use of formatting codes with the [[[source code] of the wiki article to control the layout and look of the page . Syntax is vital as the slightest error can result in a nonsensical, or at least, bizarre page layout.

= Proper Wiki Formatting

Avoidlongrunsofcharacterswithoutanybreakingspaces-theyoftenmakethearticleunreadable,distractfromthetopic,andscrewupthepagelayouttothepointofforcingyoutousethehorizontalscrollbar(notethatputtingasinglespaceinfrontofthismessisusuallysufficient).

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• To create insightful, educational articles on ]]Uncyclopedia], it is necessary to have the
• proper style. Images, headlines,
• and links should be <a href="http://slashdot.org">correctly</a> formatted to ensure smooth transitions and of use.

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:of [[Uncyclopedia|Uncyclopedia[[, it is up to the users to find and correct bad wiki formatting. Should you   spot improper formatting, don't be afraid to correct it. Be 'bold in making edits!

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Avoid bad wiki formatting

|}} === ==Types Of Text Formattting========

• ' </b> bold text uses nowiki><b>and</b> tags<nowiki/>

• 1. italic uses '''these high up lines'''<nowiki/>nowiki>'''
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Also due to the {{content-free{} nature of [Uncyclopedia]]]]], it is up to the users to educate themselves as to the correct style of formatting. Try to use the []]preview]] button before making changes to check, and if necessary, revise your formatting. Be certain to include links that work, according to this example.

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