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3. Formatting
 

The next step is to format your text.

How do I make a link?

Format your text with simple code
To make a link, you surround the link word or phrase (without underscores) with square brackets
[[like this]]

If the page exists, the link will be blue. If it's not been created yet, the link will be red.

How do I make italic and bold text?

Single quotes are used for italic and bold text.

Italics are made with
''two single quotes''
Bold is made with
'''three single quotes'''
Text can be made both italic and bold with
'''''five single quotes'''''

How do I make headings?

Headings are made with equals signs.

Top level headings

are made with
== two equals signs ==

Subheadings

are made with
=== three or more equals signs ===

That means, the more equals signs, the smaller headings.

Try formatting now:

  1. Click edit this page above
  2. Try to add some formatted text
  3. Type "test edit" in the summary box
  4. Click Show preview to check what you have written
  5. Click Save page to save your writing
To learn how to make lists and indents go to page 4 of this tutorial.

Test edits…

3. Formatting

The next step is to format your text.


Making a Link

Format your text with simple code

To create a link to another article, surround the link word with square brackets [[like this]]

If the page already exists, the link will be blue. If it's not been created yet the link will be red. Clicking on a red link will create a new page.


Making text italic and bold

Single quotes are used for italic and bold text.

  • Italics are made with ''two single quotes''
  • Bold is made with '''three single quotes'''
  • Text can be made italic and bold with '''''five single quotes'''''


Making Headings

Headings are made with equals signs.


  • A top level heading is made with:

==two equals signs==


  • Subheadings are made with:

===three or more equals signs===

  • That means, the more equals signs, the smaller headings.


Find out more

Visit Help:Formatting for a more in-depth guide.


To learn how to make lists and indents go to page 4 of this tutorial.