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(I don't have time to finish this by tonight. If anybody wants to contribute, feel free and thank you.)
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== Page Creation ==
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Creating_a_How-to_Page|How-to pages]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Creating_a_Mod_Page|Mod pages]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Creating_an_Entity_Page|Entity pages]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Creating_Categories|Categories]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Creating_User_Pages|User pages]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Creating_Discussion_Pages|Discussion pages]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Editing_Guidelines|'''Editing Guidelines''']]
== Editing Toolbar ==
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Bold_text|Bold text]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Italicized_text|Italic text]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Internal_links|Adding internal links]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#External_links|Adding external links]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Adding_a_headline|Adding a headline]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Embedded_pictures|Inserting a picture]]
* <strike>Inserting media</strike><sup><i>(unavailable)</i></sup>
* <strike>Mathematical formula</strike><sup><i>(unavailable)</i></sup>
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Ignore_Wiki_formatting|Ignore Wiki formatting]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Signature|Inserting your signature]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Horizontal_lines|Horizontal lines]]
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== Formatting Pages ==
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Bullet_points|Bullet points]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Numbered_lists|Numbered lists]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Indenting|Indenting]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Redirecting_pages|Redirecting pages]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Adding_tables|Adding tables]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Categorizing_pages|Categorizing pages]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Syntax_highlighting|Syntax highlighting for script/code]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Quick_message_boxes|Quick message boxes]]
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== Page Templates ==
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Mark-up_Templates|Marking-up text]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Maintenance_Templates|Maintenance templates]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Entity-specific_Templates|Entity-specific templates]]
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== Specific Formatting Guidelines ==
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Mod_Page_Guidelines|Mod Page Guidelines]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Italics|Italics]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Bolding|Bolding]]
* [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Code_tag|<nowiki><code></nowiki> tag]]
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= Page Creation =
You can start editing a non-existant page in several ways:
* The easiest way is to type the exact name you want into the "Search" bar then hit "Go". If the page doesn't exist, you will be able to create it.
{{warning|Make sure the subject of the page you have in mind isn't already on the wiki. For example, you want to create the page "Portal 2 Particles", but you didn't notice the [[List of Portal 2 Particles]] page.}}
:For example, let's say you've typed "Foobar" in the search bar, then hit the "Go" button. Since the page doesn't exist, you are given this message:
::There were no results matching the query.
::'''Create the page "<span style="color:#ba5859;">Foobar</span>" on this wiki!'''
:In this scenario, you are able to click the <span style="color:#ba5859;">Foobar</span> link and begin editing your new page.
{{tip|Red links are pages that have not been created yet, and blue links are pages that already exist.}}
* You can can modify the URL in your address bar to go where you'd like (in this case using the address ''<nowiki>http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Foobar</nowiki>'').
* Some pages in the wiki contain many red links. If you are familiar with the subject matter of the non-existent page, feel free to create the new page by following the red link. Your contributions are greatly appreciated, and the more blue links, the better.
During the course of an edit, clicking ''Show preview'' (to the right of the ''Save page'' button) will help you determine if your edit looks good. This displays the final result of the edited page, but does not save it. This will avoid spamming the ''Recent changes'' page with saved edits, to the frustration of other editors.
When you are done editing, proofread it to make sure that the edit is final, and then click ''Save page'' to finally create the new page.
To test your editing skills, you can either use the public [[sandbox]] page, or create your own sandbox page on your User page by going to your user page and entering "/sandbox" in your address bar at the end of the URL, but be sure you're on your user page before creating it.
== Creating a How-to Page ==
''Insert guidelines for creating tutorial/how-to pages here''
== Creating a Mod Page ==
Please review the [[Help:Mod_Profiles|Mod page guidelines]] before creating a page for a Source/GoldSrc mod.
== Creating an Entity Page ==
''Insert guidelines for creating entity pages here''
== Creating Categories ==
Categories enable pages to be added to automatic listings. These help structure many pages by grouping them together around similar subjects. There may also be a section listing the subcategories of that category.
Category pages are usually created for the description of their existence. For example, [[:Category:Blender]] is a category for all pages related to the free and open source 3D modeling package, [[Blender]].
To add a page to a category, simply place <code>[[Category:'''CATEGORY NAME''']]</code> at the bottom of the page. All pages that have the same category name will be listed automatically in the category.
For a list of all current categories, visit [[Special:Categories]].
== Creating User Pages ==
Your user page is your own personal editing venture. You are free to edit it with anything you desire. It is frowned upon by the Valve Developer Community to make direct edits to user pages that do not belong to you, unless the page contains media or external links relating to pornographic material, illegal warez/torrent sites, etc. If that is the case, you will risk your IP for permanent ban from the VDC.
To edit your user space, you must first have an account on the VDC. Registering is [http://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup free and easy to do.]
Once you're logged in, click on your username at the very top-right of this page, or just copy this link and paste it into your address bar: <code><nowiki>http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/User:YOUR USERNAME HERE</nowiki></code>
== Creating Discussion Pages ==
Discussion (or talk) pages are for user discussions concerning the information contained in it's respective main page. It can also be used for requesting help.
To create a discussion page (if it is non-existent for a page), just click the "Discussion" tab above, next to the "Page" tab.
{{tip|You can also use the keystroke {{key|Alt}}+{{key|T}} to quickly switch to the discussion page, that is if your web browser/operating system allows it.}}
It is common courtesy to sign your comments with your username and the time/date of post. This is a simple process that only requires four characters. Four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) will automatically be replaced with your public user information along with the time and date of the post. Signatures are explained further [[User:Mattshu/sandbox#Signature|here]].
== Editing Guidelines ==
= Editing Toolbar =
[[File:Mediawiki_editbuttons.png]]
== Bold text http://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/skins/common/images/button_bold.png ==
'''Syntax:''' <code><nowiki>'''Bold text'''</nowiki></code>
== Italicized text http://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/skins/common/images/button_italic.png ==
'''Syntax:''' <code><nowiki>''Italic text''</nowiki></code>
== Internal links http://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/skins/common/images/button_link.png ==
'''Syntax:''' <code><nowiki>[[Link title]]</nowiki></code>
== External links http://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/skins/common/images/button_extlink.png ==
'''Syntax:''' <code><nowiki>[http://www.example.com link title]</nowiki></code>
== Adding a headline http://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/skins/common/images/button_headline.png ==
'''Syntax:''' <code><nowiki>== Headline text ==</nowiki></code>
== Embedded pictures http://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/skins/common/images/button_image.png ==
'''Syntax:''' <code><nowiki>[[Image:Example.jpg]]</nowiki></code>
== Ignore Wiki formatting http://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/skins/common/images/button_nowiki.png ==
'''Syntax:''' <code><nowiki><nowiki>Insert non-formatted text here</nowiki></nowiki></code>
== Signature http://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/skins/common/images/button_sig.png ==
'''Syntax:''' <code><nowiki>--~~~~</nowiki></code>
== Horizontal lines http://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/skins/common/images/button_hr.png ==
'''Syntax:''' <code><nowiki>----</nowiki></code>
= Formatting Pages =
== Bullet points ==
== Numbered lists ==
== Indenting ==
== Redirecting pages ==
== Adding tables ==
== Categorizing pages ==
== Syntax highlighting ==
== Quick message boxes ==
= Page Templates =
== Mark-up Templates ==
== Maintenance Templates ==
== Entity-specific Templates ==
= Specific Formatting Guidelines =
== Mod Page Guidelines ==
== Italics ==
== Bolding ==
== Code tag ==

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