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 perchuse 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 your page and drag it so it only takes up half of the screen.
 * Then go to FamilySearch Wiki and load 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 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.

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;