Uncyclopedia:Proper Wiki Formatting

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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

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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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• 11:59, 23 January 2026 ‎Aberdeen (hist | edit) ‎[5,548 bytes] ‎91.188.232.68 (talk) (Aberdeen city)
• 03:16, 23 January 2026 ‎John Marshall (hist | edit) ‎[5,906 bytes] ‎Soviet (talk | contribs) (The most requested encyclopedic article) Tag: Disambiguation links
• 16:50, 22 January 2026 ‎The Sound of One Hand Clapping (hist | edit) ‎[473 bytes] ‎MK (talk | contribs) (lame joke tbh... i would hate on this myself, personally) Tag: Visual edit
• 13:22, 22 January 2026 ‎Chel (hist | edit) ‎[6,643 bytes] ‎MK (talk | contribs) (Chel = best waifu) Tag: Visual edit
• 04:23, 22 January 2026 ‎MetLife Stadium (hist | edit) ‎[5,819 bytes] ‎Sapplerx (talk | contribs) (←Created page with 'thumb|2016 was a dark time... '''MetLife Stadium''' is the worst located stadium in the National Football League. Despite being home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, it is located in New Jersey. It is also located in the Meadowlands, which is what happens when you combine entertainment, the Bermuda Triangle and the United States. {{Construction}} Category:National Football League Category:N...') Tag: Visual edit: Switched

• 11:59, 23 January 2026 ‎Aberdeen (hist | edit) ‎[5,548 bytes] ‎91.188.232.68 (talk) (Aberdeen city)
• 03:16, 23 January 2026 ‎John Marshall (hist | edit) ‎[5,906 bytes] ‎Soviet (talk | contribs) (The most requested encyclopedic article) Tag: Disambiguation links
• 16:50, 22 January 2026 ‎The Sound of One Hand Clapping (hist | edit) ‎[473 bytes] ‎MK (talk | contribs) (lame joke tbh... i would hate on this myself, personally) Tag: Visual edit
• 13:22, 22 January 2026 ‎Chel (hist | edit) ‎[6,643 bytes] ‎MK (talk | contribs) (Chel = best waifu) Tag: Visual edit
• 04:23, 22 January 2026 ‎MetLife Stadium (hist | edit) ‎[5,819 bytes] ‎Sapplerx (talk | contribs) (←Created page with 'thumb|2016 was a dark time... '''MetLife Stadium''' is the worst located stadium in the National Football League. Despite being home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, it is located in New Jersey. It is also located in the Meadowlands, which is what happens when you combine entertainment, the Bermuda Triangle and the United States. {{Construction}} Category:National Football League Category:N...') Tag: Visual edit: Switched

• 11:59, 23 January 2026 ‎Aberdeen (hist | edit) ‎[5,548 bytes] ‎91.188.232.68 (talk) (Aberdeen city)
• 03:16, 23 January 2026 ‎John Marshall (hist | edit) ‎[5,906 bytes] ‎Soviet (talk | contribs) (The most requested encyclopedic article) Tag: Disambiguation links
• 16:50, 22 January 2026 ‎The Sound of One Hand Clapping (hist | edit) ‎[473 bytes] ‎MK (talk | contribs) (lame joke tbh... i would hate on this myself, personally) Tag: Visual edit
• 13:22, 22 January 2026 ‎Chel (hist | edit) ‎[6,643 bytes] ‎MK (talk | contribs) (Chel = best waifu) Tag: Visual edit
• 04:23, 22 January 2026 ‎MetLife Stadium (hist | edit) ‎[5,819 bytes] ‎Sapplerx (talk | contribs) (←Created page with 'thumb|2016 was a dark time... '''MetLife Stadium''' is the worst located stadium in the National Football League. Despite being home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, it is located in New Jersey. It is also located in the Meadowlands, which is what happens when you combine entertainment, the Bermuda Triangle and the United States. {{Construction}} Category:National Football League Category:N...') Tag: Visual edit: Switched

• 11:59, 23 January 2026 ‎Aberdeen (hist | edit) ‎[5,548 bytes] ‎91.188.232.68 (talk) (Aberdeen city)
• 03:16, 23 January 2026 ‎John Marshall (hist | edit) ‎[5,906 bytes] ‎Soviet (talk | contribs) (The most requested encyclopedic article) Tag: Disambiguation links
• 16:50, 22 January 2026 ‎The Sound of One Hand Clapping (hist | edit) ‎[473 bytes] ‎MK (talk | contribs) (lame joke tbh... i would hate on this myself, personally) Tag: Visual edit
• 13:22, 22 January 2026 ‎Chel (hist | edit) ‎[6,643 bytes] ‎MK (talk | contribs) (Chel = best waifu) Tag: Visual edit
• 04:23, 22 January 2026 ‎MetLife Stadium (hist | edit) ‎[5,819 bytes] ‎Sapplerx (talk | contribs) (←Created page with 'thumb|2016 was a dark time... '''MetLife Stadium''' is the worst located stadium in the National Football League. Despite being home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, it is located in New Jersey. It is also located in the Meadowlands, which is what happens when you combine entertainment, the Bermuda Triangle and the United States. {{Construction}} Category:National Football League Category:N...') Tag: Visual edit: Switched

• 11:59, 23 January 2026 ‎Aberdeen (hist | edit) ‎[5,548 bytes] ‎91.188.232.68 (talk) (Aberdeen city)
• 03:16, 23 January 2026 ‎John Marshall (hist | edit) ‎[5,906 bytes] ‎Soviet (talk | contribs) (The most requested encyclopedic article) Tag: Disambiguation links
• 16:50, 22 January 2026 ‎The Sound of One Hand Clapping (hist | edit) ‎[473 bytes] ‎MK (talk | contribs) (lame joke tbh... i would hate on this myself, personally) Tag: Visual edit
• 13:22, 22 January 2026 ‎Chel (hist | edit) ‎[6,643 bytes] ‎MK (talk | contribs) (Chel = best waifu) Tag: Visual edit
• 04:23, 22 January 2026 ‎MetLife Stadium (hist | edit) ‎[5,819 bytes] ‎Sapplerx (talk | contribs) (←Created page with 'thumb|2016 was a dark time... '''MetLife Stadium''' is the worst located stadium in the National Football League. Despite being home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, it is located in New Jersey. It is also located in the Meadowlands, which is what happens when you combine entertainment, the Bermuda Triangle and the United States. {{Construction}} Category:National Football League Category:N...') Tag: Visual edit: Switched

Avoid bad wiki formatting

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• ' </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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