Wiki markup

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[edit] Introduction

Editing Wiki markup means using a code to change the appearance or function of text on your wiki page. This section will also provide instruction in adding tables, images, and media files to your wiki.

From this point on wiki markup language will simply be referred to as wikitext.

If you are using Wikispaces to host a wiki for your class, you may find that not all of these wikitext codes function.

[edit] Simple Text Editing

[edit] Basic Text Formatting

[edit] Italics, Bold and Underline

What to Type
What it Looks Like and Code to Copy and Replace with Your Own Text
Italics
To type in italics, put 2 apostrophes ('') on either side of the text you would like to appear in italics.


Example: The boy ''ran'' to the store.

Italics

The boy ran to the store.

''Replace this text''

Bold
To type in bold, put 3 apostrophes (''') on either side of the text you would like to appear in bold.


Example: The boy '''ran''' to the store.

Bold

The boy ran to the store.

'''Replace this text'''

Italics and Bold
To type in italics and bold, put 5 apostrophes (''''') on either side of the text you would like to appear in italics and bold.


Example: The boy '''''ran''''' to the store.

Italics and Bold

The boy ran to the store.

'''''Replace this text'''''

Underline
To underline your text, put <u> before the text and </u> immediately after the text you would like underlined.


Example: The boy <u>ran</u> to the store.

Underline

The boy ran to the store.

<u>Replace this text</u>

For more help see Basic Text Formatting on the Wikimedia Help site.

[edit] Tables

Table Templates

[edit] Online Resources