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Welcome to the '''Metroid Wiki Help Guide'''. The following articles contain the basics and the more advanced techniques of wiki editing. We hope that it covers everything that you need to know. Please consult the summary of our Help articles below, or, if you already know what you're looking for, use the Help Guide navigation template on the right.
Welcome to the '''Metroid Wiki Help Guide'''. The following articles contain the basics and the more advanced techniques of wiki editing. We hope that it covers everything that you need to know. Please consult the summary of our Help articles below, or, if you already know what you're looking for, use the Help Guide navigation template above.


You'll also find links here to our official policies and standards, which must be adhered to when editing. If you have questions, head on over to the [[Metroid Wiki:Discussion Center|Discussion Center]], where you can receive feedback from seasoned editors.
You'll also find links here to our official policies and standards, which must be adhered to when editing. If you have questions, head on over to the [[Metroid Wiki:Discussion Center|Discussion Center]], where you can receive feedback from seasoned editors.
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===[[Help:References|References]]===
===[[Help:References|References]]===
One of [[Metroid Wiki:Quality Standards|Metroid Wiki's Quality Standards]] is that proper references be cited throughout pages, lending credibility and clarity to the site and its articles. Learn how to add them, and what sources make for acceptable references, here! Also check out our [[Metroid Wiki:Citation Policy|Citation Policy]].
One of [[Metroid Wiki:Policy|Metroid Wiki's Policies]] is that proper references be cited throughout pages, lending credibility and clarity to the site and its articles. Learn how to add them, and what sources make for acceptable references, here!


==Advanced Editing==
==Advanced Editing==
===[[Help:Color codes|Codes for Colors]]===
This chart is a decent reference of web-safe hexadecimal color codes that can be used to stylize templates and signatures. Other colors are acceptable, but this chart makes for a good square one.
===[[Help:Custom Signatures|Custom Signatures]]===
Learn how to create your very own custom signature to use on talk pages across the site. Be sure to adhere to the rules when designing your signature!
===[[Help:Featured Content Nomination|Featured Content]]===
The page explains the prerequisites for nominating content for featured status, and the proper procedure for nominating, formatting, and voting on feature content.
===[[Help:Advanced Functions|Advanced Functions]]===
===[[Help:Advanced Functions|Advanced Functions]]===
Learn how to perform several advanced functions, including how to move pages, merge pages, create redirects, and archive talk pages.
Learn how to perform several advanced functions, including how to move pages, merge pages, create redirects, archive talk pages, and create custom signatures.


==Standards and Policies==
==Standards and Policies==
===[[Metroid Wiki:Citation Policy|Citation Policy]]===
===[[Metroid Wiki:Policy|Policy]]===
Metroid Wiki's policies concerning citing references in articles.
Our Policy page outlines the guidelines on Metroid Wiki for Etiquette, Article Content, and our Images Policies.
 
===[[Metroid Wiki:Quality Standards|Quality Standards]]===
Metroid Wiki's policies concerning quality control and standards in articles.
 
===[[Metroid Wiki:File Deletion Policy|File Deletion Policy]]===
Metroid Wiki's policies concerning what may constitute a valid reason for deleting an uploaded file.
 
===[[Metroid Wiki:Inter-wiki Policy|Inter-wiki Policy]]===
Metroid Wiki's policies concerning transferring content, including article layout and images, and what constitutes inappropriate behavior in inter-wiki interactions.
 
==Miscellaneous==
*[[Help:User Accounts|User Accounts]]
*[[Help:User Rights|User Rights]]
*[[Help:Protected Pages|Protected Pages]]
*[[Metroid Wiki:Staff and Contact|Staff]]
*[[Metroid Wiki:Skype|Skype Public Chat]]


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Welcome to the Metroid Wiki Help Guide. The following articles contain the basics and the more advanced techniques of wiki editing. We hope that it covers everything that you need to know. Please consult the summary of our Help articles below, or, if you already know what you're looking for, use the Help Guide navigation template above.

You'll also find links here to our official policies and standards, which must be adhered to when editing. If you have questions, head on over to the Discussion Center, where you can receive feedback from seasoned editors.

Basic Help

Getting Started

Start here! This article will teach you the basics of wiki editing, including formatting, linking to articles, and adding relevant subsections to pages. It also explains how to create new articles, talk page guidelines, and some basic mistakes to avoid.

Images and Sourcing

This article explains how to upload, license, and properly source and categorize images. It also demonstrates how to add images to articles, including how to align, size, frame, and add a caption to images.

Capturing Screenshots

Once you understand how to upload your own images, this article will explain how to capture your own screenshots using an emulator on your computer, and then properly upload and source them. Three instructional videos in the article's gallery demonstrate the concepts.

Research

After getting a handle on the basics, this help page will give you pointers on how to do research on an unfamiliar subject so as to equip yourself to improve the article. Suggestions covered here include consulting text dumps, Metroid fansites, Let's Plays on Youtube, and other wikis.

References

One of Metroid Wiki's Policies is that proper references be cited throughout pages, lending credibility and clarity to the site and its articles. Learn how to add them, and what sources make for acceptable references, here!

Advanced Editing

Advanced Functions

Learn how to perform several advanced functions, including how to move pages, merge pages, create redirects, archive talk pages, and create custom signatures.

Standards and Policies

Policy

Our Policy page outlines the guidelines on Metroid Wiki for Etiquette, Article Content, and our Images Policies.