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The following guide is meant to serve as a constant framework for all edits and article creation on the wiki.
 
The following guide is meant to serve as a constant framework for all edits and article creation on the wiki.
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''This guide assumes that the reader has already looked at the [[PCGamingWiki:Sample_article|sample article]]. It explains all the basics of the tables and provides bare-bones editing guidelines.''
 
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NOTE: This guide assumes that the reader has already looked at the [[PCGamingWiki:Sample_article|sample article]]. It explains all the basics of the tables and provides bare-bones editing guidelines.
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=== General ===
 
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[[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide/Article Formatting|Article Formatting]]
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[[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide/Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions|Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions]]
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=== Game data ===
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[[PCGamingWiki:Editing guide/Other information|Other information (incl. API and Middleware)]]
 
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Revision as of 20:54, 30 March 2023

A major issue facing PCGamingWiki (or any wiki, for that matter) is consistency. Due to the open nature of the site, quality in content can vary wildly with screenshots, step-by-step fixes, table notes, and numerous other elements that make up an article.

The following guide is meant to serve as a constant framework for all edits and article creation on the wiki.

This guide assumes that the reader has already looked at the sample article. It explains all the basics of the tables and provides bare-bones editing guidelines.