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JonBuck: /* Format your story */

2014-02-11T06:10:25Z

Format your story

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	More advanced formatting is possible. Shifti is a MediaWiki wiki and uses the default wikitext formatting; see [[Help:Editing]] for more details.		More advanced formatting is possible. Shifti is a MediaWiki wiki and uses the default wikitext formatting; see [[Help:Editing]] for more details.

			You may also wish to categorize your story by adding "<nowiki>[[Category:Story]]</nowiki>" at the end. This puts your story's page into the list of all stories on the wiki (see [[:Category:Story]]), making it easier to discover by other readers and editors. For more detail on how categorization works, including how to change the way pages are sorted within the category list, see [[Help:Categorization]]. If you plan on adding more than one story you might also want to add <nowiki>[[Category:Your Name of Choice]] (eg: [[Category:ShadowWolf]])</nowiki> to the page. This will create a new category to hold all your work.

			If you want other editors to help you with your story's formatting, or with any other issues, list it at the [[editor's corner]].

			===Helpful Software===

	If you are looking to convert a story that is already formatted as standard document format (like .doc, .rtf, .xdoc, etc) into Wiki formatted text first save to HTML and then employ this [http://w-i-k-i.appspot.com/ HTML to Wiki Text converter]. Microsoft Word uses an HTML style that is not conversion friendly so in that case this [http://www.textfixer.com/html/convert-word-to-html.php Doc to HTML converter] can be used to create simple HTML that can then be fed into the Wiki text converter.		If you are looking to convert a story that is already formatted as standard document format (like .doc, .rtf, .xdoc, etc) into Wiki formatted text first save to HTML and then employ this [http://w-i-k-i.appspot.com/ HTML to Wiki Text converter]. Microsoft Word uses an HTML style that is not conversion friendly so in that case this [http://www.textfixer.com/html/convert-word-to-html.php Doc to HTML converter] can be used to create simple HTML that can then be fed into the Wiki text converter.

	You may also wish to categorize your story by adding "<nowiki>[[Category:Story]]</nowiki>" at the end. This puts your story's page into the list of all stories on the wiki (see [[:Category:Story]]), making it easier to discover by other readers and ~~editors. For more detail on how categorization works, including how to change the way pages are sorted within the category list, see [[Help:Categorization]]~~. ~~If you plan on adding more than one story you might also want to add <nowiki>~~[~~[Category~~:~~Your Name of Choice]] (eg: [[Category:ShadowWolf]])<~~/~~nowiki> to the page~~. ~~This will create a new category to hold all your work~~.		TEA is a text editor works in linux and windows with a built-in Wiki editing capabilities built in.

			*[http://tea-editor.sourceforge.net/ Tea Text Editor]

	If you ~~want other editors~~ to ~~help you with your story's formatting~~, or with ~~any other issues~~, ~~list it at~~ the ~~[[editor's corner]].~~		:This allows you to format a text file, with the correct Wiki markup code, then you can copy/paste the completed document right into Shifti

	=== Categories ===		=== Categories ===

Sturmovik: /* Format your story */

2013-10-26T22:22:32Z

Format your story

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	More advanced formatting is possible. Shifti is a MediaWiki wiki and uses the default wikitext formatting; see [[Help:Editing]] for more details.		More advanced formatting is possible. Shifti is a MediaWiki wiki and uses the default wikitext formatting; see [[Help:Editing]] for more details.

			If you are looking to convert a story that is already formatted as standard document format (like .doc, .rtf, .xdoc, etc) into Wiki formatted text first save to HTML and then employ this [http://w-i-k-i.appspot.com/ HTML to Wiki Text converter]. Microsoft Word uses an HTML style that is not conversion friendly so in that case this [http://www.textfixer.com/html/convert-word-to-html.php Doc to HTML converter] can be used to create simple HTML that can then be fed into the Wiki text converter.

	You may also wish to categorize your story by adding "<nowiki>[[Category:Story]]</nowiki>" at the end. This puts your story's page into the list of all stories on the wiki (see [[:Category:Story]]), making it easier to discover by other readers and editors. For more detail on how categorization works, including how to change the way pages are sorted within the category list, see [[Help:Categorization]]. If you plan on adding more than one story you might also want to add <nowiki>[[Category:Your Name of Choice]] (eg: [[Category:ShadowWolf]])</nowiki> to the page. This will create a new category to hold all your work.		You may also wish to categorize your story by adding "<nowiki>[[Category:Story]]</nowiki>" at the end. This puts your story's page into the list of all stories on the wiki (see [[:Category:Story]]), making it easier to discover by other readers and editors. For more detail on how categorization works, including how to change the way pages are sorted within the category list, see [[Help:Categorization]]. If you plan on adding more than one story you might also want to add <nowiki>[[Category:Your Name of Choice]] (eg: [[Category:ShadowWolf]])</nowiki> to the page. This will create a new category to hold all your work.

ShadowWolf: user created a link from this page to a new story

2009-08-07T12:10:39Z

user created a link from this page to a new story

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	Once the story appears formatted to your satisfaction, click "save". This will save the text and allow others to view it. You can always come back and edit the text again later if you discover flaws or otherwise want to make changes, so don't fret too much about this stage.		Once the story appears formatted to your satisfaction, click "save". This will save the text and allow others to view it. You can always come back and edit the text again later if you discover flaws or otherwise want to make changes, so don't fret too much about this stage.

	~~[[The Thing With the Fins]].~~

Finnyfiona at 07:05, 7 August 2009

2009-08-07T07:05:06Z

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	Once the story appears formatted to your satisfaction, click "save". This will save the text and allow others to view it. You can always come back and edit the text again later if you discover flaws or otherwise want to make changes, so don't fret too much about this stage.		Once the story appears formatted to your satisfaction, click "save". This will save the text and allow others to view it. You can always come back and edit the text again later if you discover flaws or otherwise want to make changes, so don't fret too much about this stage.

			[[The Thing With the Fins]].

ShadowWolf: flag with {{help}}

2009-02-15T23:43:13Z

flag with {{help}}

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	Shifti's primary purpose is as an archive for works of fiction, specifically stories containing physical transformations of various sorts. The posting of stories of this genre is welcomed and encouraged. To make it easier to keep everything properly organized, the following guidelines are provided:		Shifti's primary purpose is as an archive for works of fiction, specifically stories containing physical transformations of various sorts. The posting of stories of this genre is welcomed and encouraged. To make it easier to keep everything properly organized, the following guidelines are provided:{{help}}

	==Create a user account==		==Create a user account==

10.0.0.10: /* Format your story */ remove the reference to the comments tag extension - it has worked more as a spam portal than anything else

2009-01-10T04:27:51Z

Format your story: remove the reference to the comments tag extension - it has worked more as a spam portal than anything else

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	You may also wish to categorize your story by adding "<nowiki>[[Category:Story]]</nowiki>" at the end. This puts your story's page into the list of all stories on the wiki (see [[:Category:Story]]), making it easier to discover by other readers and editors. For more detail on how categorization works, including how to change the way pages are sorted within the category list, see [[Help:Categorization]]. If you plan on adding more than one story you might also want to add <nowiki>[[Category:Your Name of Choice]] (eg: [[Category:ShadowWolf]])</nowiki> to the page. This will create a new category to hold all your work.		You may also wish to categorize your story by adding "<nowiki>[[Category:Story]]</nowiki>" at the end. This puts your story's page into the list of all stories on the wiki (see [[:Category:Story]]), making it easier to discover by other readers and editors. For more detail on how categorization works, including how to change the way pages are sorted within the category list, see [[Help:Categorization]]. If you plan on adding more than one story you might also want to add <nowiki>[[Category:Your Name of Choice]] (eg: [[Category:ShadowWolf]])</nowiki> to the page. This will create a new category to hold all your work.

	Finally, you may want to add the tag "<nowiki><comments /></nowiki>" at the bottom of the story. This creates a form where other readers can enter comments that are automatically added to the associated talk page. See [[Help:Talk pages]] for more on these.

	If you want other editors to help you with your story's formatting, or with any other issues, list it at the [[editor's corner]].		If you want other editors to help you with your story's formatting, or with any other issues, list it at the [[editor's corner]].

ShadowWolf: /* Create a new page */ I've fixed the problem we were having with ampersands

2008-10-30T22:48:41Z

Create a new page: I've fixed the problem we were having with ampersands

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	*Enter the title of your story directly into your browser's address bar.		*Enter the title of your story directly into your browser's address bar.
	*Create a new link with the title of your story on a pre-existing page (such as your userpage). This is the preferred method as it ensures the story isn't orphaned and ensures that the page's URL is properly formatted.		*Create a new link with the title of your story on a pre-existing page (such as your userpage). This is the preferred method as it ensures the story isn't orphaned and ensures that the page's URL is properly formatted.

	~~Note: Don't use the ampersand (&) character in titles; the wiki software uses this as a special dividing character in URLs and its handling as part of the page title is currently erratic at best.~~

	We discourage using the first method, since it creates what are called "Orphan Pages" that are not linked to from anywhere on the site. The second method will be described in detail.		We discourage using the first method, since it creates what are called "Orphan Pages" that are not linked to from anywhere on the site. The second method will be described in detail.

Bryan: re-add note about ampersands, something's buried in the configuration somewhere that makes it not work the same as I was used to. My bad.

2008-10-29T02:55:40Z

re-add note about ampersands, something's buried in the configuration somewhere that makes it not work the same as I was used to. My bad.

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	*Enter the title of your story directly into your browser's address bar.		*Enter the title of your story directly into your browser's address bar.
	*Create a new link with the title of your story on a pre-existing page (such as your userpage). This is the preferred method as it ensures the story isn't orphaned and ensures that the page's URL is properly formatted.		*Create a new link with the title of your story on a pre-existing page (such as your userpage). This is the preferred method as it ensures the story isn't orphaned and ensures that the page's URL is properly formatted.

			Note: Don't use the ampersand (&) character in titles; the wiki software uses this as a special dividing character in URLs and its handling as part of the page title is currently erratic at best.

	We discourage using the first method, since it creates what are called "Orphan Pages" that are not linked to from anywhere on the site. The second method will be described in detail.		We discourage using the first method, since it creates what are called "Orphan Pages" that are not linked to from anywhere on the site. The second method will be described in detail.

Bryan: /* Create a new page */ mention why "upload file" is inappropriate

2008-10-29T01:26:00Z

Create a new page: mention why "upload file" is inappropriate

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	We discourage using the first method, since it creates what are called "Orphan Pages" that are not linked to from anywhere on the site. The second method will be described in detail.		We discourage using the first method, since it creates what are called "Orphan Pages" that are not linked to from anywhere on the site. The second method will be described in detail.

	'''Do not''' upload your story via the "Upload File" link on the lower left.		'''Do not''' upload your story via the "Upload File" link on the lower left. File upload is intended for use with images.

	===Creating New Pages by Making Links===		===Creating New Pages by Making Links===

Bryan: /* Create a new page */ Actually there's nothing wrong with using & in links, they get URL-encoded to "%26" by MediaWiki. Entering it directly in the address bar is what causes problems.

2008-10-29T01:25:25Z

Create a new page: Actually there's nothing wrong with using & in links, they get URL-encoded to "%26" by MediaWiki. Entering it directly in the address bar is what causes problems.

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	*Enter the title of your story directly into your browser's address bar.		*Enter the title of your story directly into your browser's address bar.
	*Create a new link with the title of your story on a pre-existing page.		*Create a new link with the title of your story on a pre-existing page (such as your userpage). This is the preferred method as it ensures the story isn't orphaned and ensures that the page's URL is properly formatted.
	~~<u>~~'~~''''NOTE:'''''</u> Do '''NOT''' use~~ the ~~ampersand (&) in any~~ page ~~name. They are a special, reserved character that we have no control over~~.

	We discourage using the first method, since it creates what are called "Orphan Pages" that are not linked to from anywhere on the site. The second method will be described in detail.		We discourage using the first method, since it creates what are called "Orphan Pages" that are not linked to from anywhere on the site. The second method will be described in detail.