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This guide provides technical help for editing articles on '''CEO.wiki'''. For policy guidelines, see [[CEO.wiki:How to contribute|How to contribute]] and [[CEO.wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]].
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'''Welcome to the CEO.wiki editing guide!''' This page will help you learn the basics of editing and formatting articles on CEO.wiki.


== Getting started ==
== Getting started ==
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=== Creating an account ===
=== Creating an account ===


To edit CEO.wiki, you need an account. See [[CEO.wiki:Request an account|Request an account]] for information.
Before you can edit, you'll need to [[CEO.wiki:Request an account|request an account]]. Once approved, you can log in and start contributing.


=== Making your first edit ===
=== Making your first edit ===


# Navigate to the article you want to edit
To edit a page:
# Click the "Edit" tab at the top of the page
# Click the "Edit" tab at the top of any page
# Make your changes in the text box
# Make your changes in the editing box
# Write a brief summary of your changes in the "Summary" field
# Add a brief summary of your changes in the "Edit summary" field
# Click "Show preview" to see how your changes will look
# Click "Save changes"
# Click "Save changes" when satisfied


=== Edit summary ===
== Basic formatting ==


Always provide an edit summary:
=== Text formatting ===
* Briefly describe what you changed
* Help other editors understand your edits
* Examples: "Fixed typo", "Added citation", "Updated revenue figures"


== Text formatting ==
<source lang="wikitext">
''Italic text''
'''Bold text'''
'''''Bold and italic'''''
</source>


=== Basic formatting ===
Results in:
 
* ''Italic text''
{| class="wikitable"
* '''Bold text''
! You type
* '''''Bold and italic'''''
! You get
|-
| <code><nowiki>''italic''</nowiki></code>
| ''italic''
|-
| <code><nowiki>'''bold'''</nowiki></code>
| '''bold'''
|-
| <code><nowiki>'''''bold italic'''''</nowiki></code>
| '''''bold italic'''''
|}


=== Headings ===
=== Headings ===
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</source>
</source>


Rules:
'''Important:''' Never use level 1 headings (=Heading=) - the page title is automatically level 1.
* Don't use level 1 headings (=) - reserved for page title
* Use sentence case: "Early life" not "Early Life"
* Don't skip levels (== to ==== skips ===)


=== Lists ===
=== Lists ===
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'''Bulleted lists:'''
'''Bulleted lists:'''
<source lang="wikitext">
<source lang="wikitext">
* Item one
* First item
* Item two
* Second item
** Sub-item
** Sub-item
* Item three
* Third item
</source>
</source>


Result:
Results in:
* Item one
* First item
* Item two
* Second item
** Sub-item
** Sub-item
* Item three
* Third item


'''Numbered lists:'''
'''Numbered lists:'''
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</source>
</source>


Result:
Results in:
# First item
# First item
# Second item
# Second item
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# Third item
# Third item


=== Links ===
== Links ==


'''Internal links''' (to other CEO.wiki pages):
=== Internal links ===
 
'''Internal links''' (to other wiki pages):
<source lang="wikitext">
<source lang="wikitext">
[[Article title]]
[[Article title]]
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'''External links''' (to websites):
'''External links''' (to websites):
<source lang="wikitext">
<source lang="wikitext">
[https://www.example.com Link text]
[https://www.sec.gov SEC Website]
https://www.example.com (bare URL)
https://www.sec.gov (bare URL - will auto-link)
</source>
</source>


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  |date=January 15, 2024
  |date=January 15, 2024
  |title=Article Title
  |title=Article Title
  |url=https://www.example.com/article
  |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/15/business/article-title.html
  |newspaper=The Business Times
  |newspaper=The New York Times
  |access-date=January 20, 2024
  |access-date=January 20, 2024
}}</ref>
}}</ref>
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  |date=March 1, 2024
  |date=March 1, 2024
  |title=Page Title
  |title=Page Title
  |url=https://www.example.com/page
  |url=https://www.sec.gov/filings
  |website=Website Name
  |website=U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
  |access-date=March 5, 2024
  |access-date=March 5, 2024
}}</ref>
}}</ref>
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  |title=Book Title
  |title=Book Title
  |publisher=Publisher Name
  |publisher=Publisher Name
  |isbn=978-0-12-345678-9
  |isbn=978-0-00-000000-0
|pages=123-125
}}</ref>
}}</ref>
</source>
</source>


=== Reference section ===
=== Reference list ===
 
At the end of every article, add:


At the end of your article, add:
<source lang="wikitext">
<source lang="wikitext">
== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
<references />
</source>
</source>


This displays all citations in a formatted list.
For more information, see:
* [[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki Help]]
* [[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki Formatting Guide]]


=== Reusing references ===
== Templates ==
 
To use the same reference multiple times:


Templates are reusable pieces of content. Use them like this:
<source lang="wikitext">
<source lang="wikitext">
First use: <ref name="unique-name">Full citation here</ref>
{{Template name}}
Subsequent uses: <ref name="unique-name" />
{{Template name|parameter1|parameter2}}
</source>
</source>


== Tables ==
Common templates on CEO.wiki:
 
* <code><nowiki>{{Infobox CEO}}</nowiki></code> - For CEO biography pages
=== Basic table ===
* <code><nowiki>{{cite web}}</nowiki></code> - For website citations
 
* <code><nowiki>{{cite news}}</nowiki></code> - For news article citations
<source lang="wikitext">
{| class="wikitable"
! Header 1
! Header 2
|-
| Row 1, Cell 1
| Row 1, Cell 2
|-
| Row 2, Cell 1
| Row 2, Cell 2
|}
</source>
 
Result:
{| class="wikitable"
! Header 1
! Header 2
|-
| Row 1, Cell 1
| Row 1, Cell 2
|-
| Row 2, Cell 1
| Row 2, Cell 2
|}
 
=== Table syntax ===
 
* <code>{|</code> - Start table
* <code>|}</code> - End table
* <code>|-</code> - New row
* <code>!</code> - Header cell
* <code>|</code> - Data cell
* <code>class="wikitable"</code> - Standard table styling
 
== Images ==
 
=== Adding images ===
 
<source lang="wikitext">
[[File:Example.jpg|thumb|Caption text]]
</source>
 
Options:
* <code>thumb</code> - Display as thumbnail
* <code>left</code>, <code>right</code>, <code>center</code> - Alignment
* <code>200px</code> - Specific size
* Text after last | is the caption
 
=== Uploading images ===
 
# Click "Upload file" in the sidebar
# Select your file
# Provide a descriptive filename
# Add a description and source information
# Specify licensing information
# Click "Upload file"
 
'''Important:''' Only upload images you have the right to use. Copyrighted images require permission.


== Categories ==
== Categories ==


Add categories at the end of articles:
Add categories to the bottom of articles:
 
<source lang="wikitext">
<source lang="wikitext">
[[Category:CEOs of technology companies]]
[[Category:Chief executive officers]]
[[Category:American chief executives]]
[[Category:American businesspeople]]
</source>
</source>


Categories help organize related articles.
== Best practices ==
 
== Templates ==
 
Templates are reusable content snippets.
 
=== Common templates ===
 
'''Infobox for CEOs:'''
<source lang="wikitext">
{{Infobox person
| name = John Smith
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|1|15}}
| occupation = CEO
| known_for = CEO of TechCorp
}}
</source>
 
'''Infobox for companies:'''
<source lang="wikitext">
{{Infobox company
| name = TechCorp Inc.
| industry = Technology
| founded = {{Start date|2000|03|15}}
| founder = John Smith
| headquarters = San Francisco, California
}}
</source>
 
'''Stub tag:'''
<source lang="wikitext">
{{stub}}
</source>
 
== Advanced formatting ==
 
=== Blockquotes ===
 
For long quotes:
<source lang="wikitext">
<blockquote>
This is a long quotation that deserves special formatting.
</blockquote>
</source>
 
=== Code or preformatted text ===
 
<source lang="wikitext">
<code>inline code</code>
 
<pre>
Preformatted text block
  Preserves  spacing
</pre>
</source>
 
=== Comments ===
 
Leave notes for other editors (invisible to readers):
<source lang="wikitext">
<!-- This is a comment -->
</source>
 
== Talk pages ==
 
=== Discussing articles ===
 
Every article has a talk page for discussion:
# Click the "Talk" tab
# Click "Add topic" or "Edit"
# Write your comment
# Sign with four tildes: <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>
# Save
 
=== Signing comments ===
 
Always sign talk page comments with:
<source lang="wikitext">
[[User:SuperAdmin1|SuperAdmin1]] ([[User talk:SuperAdmin1|talk]]) 03:22, 19 October 2025 (CDT)
</source>
 
This automatically adds your username and timestamp.
 
== Common tasks ==
 
=== Creating a new article ===


# Search for the article title to ensure it doesn't exist
* '''Be neutral''' - Write from a neutral point of view
# If the search shows "Create the page [Title]", click that link
* '''Cite sources''' - Add references for all factual claims
# Add content with proper structure and citations
* '''Use proper formatting''' - Follow the style guide
# Preview and save
* '''Check your work''' - Preview before saving
 
* '''Write clear edit summaries''' - Help others understand your changes
Before creating:
* Ensure the topic meets [[CEO.wiki:Notability guidelines|notability guidelines]]
* Gather multiple [[CEO.wiki:Reliable sources|reliable sources]]
* Review similar articles for structure
 
=== Editing sections ===
 
Click "[edit]" next to any section heading to edit just that section. This reduces conflicts with other editors.
 
=== Moving/renaming pages ===
 
To rename an article:
# Click "Move" in the dropdown menu
# Enter the new title
# Provide a reason
# Click "Move page"
 
Note: You may need certain permissions to move pages.
 
=== Reverting edits ===
 
If you need to undo an edit:
# Click "View history" tab
# Find the last good version
# Click the date/time
# Click "Edit"
# Save with summary like "Reverted to version by [user] - reason"
 
Or use the "undo" link next to recent changes.
 
== Editing toolbar ==
 
The visual editor toolbar provides buttons for:
* '''B''' - Bold
* ''I'' - Italic
* Link icon - Insert link
* Cite icon - Add citation
* And more
 
Hover over buttons for descriptions.
 
== Previewing changes ==
 
Always preview before saving:
# Click "Show preview" button
# Review your changes
# Check formatting and links
# Make additional edits if needed
# Preview again
# Save when satisfied
 
== Edit conflicts ==
 
If someone else edited while you were editing:
# Your version and theirs will both appear
# Manually merge the changes
# Keep improvements from both versions
# Save the combined result
 
To avoid conflicts:
* Edit specific sections rather than whole pages
* Make edits quickly and save promptly
* Communicate on talk pages about major changes
 
== Watchlist ==
 
Add pages to your watchlist to track changes:
* Click the star icon on any page
* Check "My Watchlist" in the navigation to see recent changes
 
== Sandbox ==
 
Practice editing in your personal sandbox:
* Create a page called "User:YourUsername/Sandbox"
* Experiment with formatting and features
* Test templates and complex formatting
 
== Common mistakes ==
 
=== Don't ===
 
* Copy content from copyrighted sources
* Use unreliable sources
* Make edits about yourself or your company
* Remove well-sourced content you disagree with
* Engage in edit wars (repeatedly reverting)
* Use all caps or excessive formatting
* Add external links to promotional sites
 
=== Do ===
 
* Cite your sources
* Maintain neutral point of view
* Discuss controversial changes on talk pages
* Assume good faith with other editors
* Ask for help when needed
* Preview before saving
* Write clear edit summaries
 
== Mobile editing ==
 
Mobile editing has limited features:
* Basic text editing available
* Some advanced features unavailable
* Consider using desktop for complex edits
* Mobile view has simplified interface


== Getting help ==
== Getting help ==


If you need assistance:
If you need assistance:
* Check this guide first
* Check the [[CEO.wiki:FAQ|FAQ]]
* Review [[CEO.wiki:FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]
* Review our [[CEO.wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]
* Visit the [[CEO.wiki:Community portal|Community portal]]
* See [[CEO.wiki:Notability guidelines|Notability Guidelines]]
* Ask on article talk pages
* Contact experienced editors
 
== Keyboard shortcuts ==
 
Useful shortcuts:
* Alt+Shift+E - Edit page
* Alt+Shift+V - View history
* Alt+Shift+T - Talk page
* Alt+Shift+S - Save changes
* Alt+Shift+P - Preview
 
(Shortcuts may vary by browser and operating system)
 
== Visual editor vs. source editor ==
 
CEO.wiki offers two editing modes:
 
'''Visual editor:'''
* WYSIWYG interface
* Easier for beginners
* Good for basic formatting
* May have limitations for complex formatting
 
'''Source editor:'''
* Edit wiki markup directly
* Full control over formatting
* Better for complex tables, templates
* Steeper learning curve
 
Switch between modes using the editing toolbar.
 
== Best practices ==
 
* '''Start small''' - Make minor edits while learning
* '''Preview always''' - Check before saving
* '''Be bold''' - Don't be afraid to make improvements
* '''Ask questions''' - Use talk pages and community portal
* '''Stay neutral''' - Remove bias from writing
* '''Cite sources''' - Add references as you write
* '''Be patient''' - Learning wiki markup takes time
 
== See also ==
 
* [[CEO.wiki:How to contribute|How to contribute]] - Policy guidelines
* [[CEO.wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] - Writing standards
* [[CEO.wiki:Reliable sources|Reliable sources]] - Source guidelines
* [[CEO.wiki:Community portal|Community portal]] - Collaborate with others
 
== External resources ==
 
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki Help] - Official MediaWiki documentation
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki Formatting Help] - Detailed formatting guide


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Latest revision as of 15:17, 20 October 2025

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Welcome to the CEO.wiki editing guide! This page will help you learn the basics of editing and formatting articles on CEO.wiki.

Getting started

Creating an account

Before you can edit, you'll need to request an account. Once approved, you can log in and start contributing.

Making your first edit

To edit a page:

  1. Click the "Edit" tab at the top of any page
  2. Make your changes in the editing box
  3. Add a brief summary of your changes in the "Edit summary" field
  4. Click "Save changes"

Basic formatting

Text formatting

<source lang="wikitext"> Italic text Bold text Bold and italic </source>

Results in:

  • Italic text
  • 'Bold text
  • Bold and italic

Headings

<source lang="wikitext">

Level 2 heading

Level 3 heading

Level 4 heading

</source>

Important: Never use level 1 headings (=Heading=) - the page title is automatically level 1.

Lists

Bulleted lists: <source lang="wikitext">

  • First item
  • Second item
    • Sub-item
  • Third item

</source>

Results in:

  • First item
  • Second item
    • Sub-item
  • Third item

Numbered lists: <source lang="wikitext">

  1. First item
  2. Second item
    1. Sub-item
  3. Third item

</source>

Results in:

  1. First item
  2. Second item
    1. Sub-item
  3. Third item

Internal links (to other wiki pages): <source lang="wikitext"> Article title Display text </source>

Examples:

External links (to websites): <source lang="wikitext"> SEC Website https://www.sec.gov (bare URL - will auto-link) </source>

Examples:

Citations and references

Adding citations

Citations use the <ref> tag:

<source lang="wikitext"> This is a statement that needs a citation.[1] </source>

Citation templates

News articles: <source lang="wikitext"> [2] </source>

Websites: <source lang="wikitext"> [3] </source>

Books: <source lang="wikitext"> [4] </source>

Reference list

At the end of your article, add: <source lang="wikitext">

References

  1. ↑ Citation goes here
  2. ↑ <ref>"Article Title".{Template:Newspaper.January 15, 2024.Retrieved January 20, 2024.</ref>
  3. ↑ <ref>"Page Title".March 1, 2024.Retrieved March 5, 2024.</ref>
  4. ↑ <ref>Book Title.Publisher Name.ISBN 978-0-00-000000-0.</ref>

</source>

For more information, see:

Templates

Templates are reusable pieces of content. Use them like this: <source lang="wikitext"> Template:Template name Template:Template name </source>

Common templates on CEO.wiki:

  • {{Infobox CEO}} - For CEO biography pages
  • {{cite web}} - For website citations
  • {{cite news}} - For news article citations

Categories

Add categories to the bottom of articles: <source lang="wikitext"> </source>

Best practices

  • Be neutral - Write from a neutral point of view
  • Cite sources - Add references for all factual claims
  • Use proper formatting - Follow the style guide
  • Check your work - Preview before saving
  • Write clear edit summaries - Help others understand your changes

Getting help

If you need assistance:

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