Help:Wiki University Wikitext--Introduction

Symbols in Wikitext

 * Here are the symbols you will see all the time in the Wikitext code. Please learn and use their names. Know where they are on your key pad.


 * [ ] - square brackets. They are used to create links. Missouri
 * { } - curly brackets or braces. They are used to create templates.
 * - pipe. Used in internal links. Missouri
 * &lt; - less than and &gt; - greater than symbols. Used in opening div tags:
 * / - forward slash. Used in closing tags:


 * These other signs are used as well: colon : semi-colon ; parentheses , quotation mark ", equal sign =, exclamation mark !, pound sign #, and @ at sign.


 * You maybe wondering just what all the above stuff means, but all will be explained in these lessons.
 * There are other symbols but these will do for now.

Second monitor is handy

 * If possible we recommend that you have a second monitor for your computer. This will allow you to have two pages up at the same time.  This is very handy when editing.
 * If you have a laptop computer, they usually can handle a second monitor.
 * Used monitors can be purchased for very reasonable prices at computer repair shops if you don't want to purchase a new one.

Splitting your screen

 * If a second monitor is not possible, we recommend your learn how to split your screen so you can display two pages at the same time.
 * To do so on a PC, after you have a page up on your monitor, click on the little square box next to the x in the red box at the top right corner of your page to reduce the size of the image. If you have a mac, it may be in a different place.
 * Next put your cursor on one edge of this uploaded page and drag left or right so it only takes up half of the screen.
 * Then go to FamilySearch Wiki and upload another page. Do the same to this page, reducing the size and place it to the side of the other page.
 * You may have to adjust the images by dragging their edges so they don't over lap.
 * Now you have two pages side by side on your screen. We will show how this will be helpful to you.

Spliting your screen for homework

 * By splitting your screen with your sandbox page on one side and the lesson on the other, you can follow the steps outlined on the page without having to click back and forth between tabs.

Test your knowledge
 Quick Quiz
 * Where are square brackets used?


 * A. In templates
 * B. In placing sidebars
 * C. Used in links
 * D. All of the above


 * Where are pipes used?


 * A. Used in div tags
 * B. Internal links
 * C. Opening tags
 * D. None of the above


 * What is &lt;&gt; used for?


 * A. Links
 * B. Templates
 * C. Div tags
 * D. All of the above

Check your answers &gt;