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* Page titles and all headings should use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter_case#Sentence_case sentence case]. | * Page titles and all headings should use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter_case#Sentence_case sentence case]. | ||
* Avoid including '''Alpine Linux''' in headings. | * Avoid including '''Alpine Linux''' in headings. | ||
* Start headings at level 2, | * Start headings at level 2, as first-level heading is used for page title. | ||
* Don't skip levels. | |||
== Section organization == | == Section organization == | ||
Latest revision as of 06:02, 15 December 2024
To achieve a consistent look and feel across all pages of Alpine Linux wiki, editors must follow the below style guidelines as much as possible.
Page title and headings
- Page titles and all headings should use sentence case.
- Avoid including Alpine Linux in headings.
- Start headings at level 2, as first-level heading is used for page title.
- Don't skip levels.
Section organization
Every page should begin with an introductory lead section – a concise summary of the article – which is never divided into sections. The remainder of the article is typically divided into sections. The following sections are recommended on all wiki pages:
=== Prerequisite === If there any Prerequisite, it must be properly listed here. === Installation === The Installation section must appear early in the page. === Configuration === The Configuration section must follow with detailed sub-headings to handle all sub-topics. === Troubleshooting === Troubleshooting section must include common errors that may be encountered by the users. === See also === Add both internal wikilinks and external references relevant to the page in this section.
Bulleted and numbered lists
- Do not use lists if a passage is read easily as plain paragraphs.
- Use numbers rather than bullets only if:
- a need to refer to the elements by number may arise;
- the sequence of the items is critical;
Links
Make links only where they are relevant and helpful in the context: Excessive use of hyperlinks can be distracting and may slow the reader down. Add links only that are worth pursuing.
Check links: Ensure the destination is the intended one and test them.
External links should not normally be used in the body of an article and instead Use #See also section for placing them. Add external links with discretion and do not use wiki for self-promotion.
Category
Every page should be assigned at least one category from among the categories list by placing them at the bottom of the page.