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== 1. Choosing Your Editing Method ==
== Choosing Your Editing Method ==


There are multiple ways to create content for the wiki, depending on what you're comfortable with:
There are multiple ways to create content for the wiki, depending on what you're comfortable with.


=== a. Writing in Markdown ===
===Writing in Markdown ===


Markdown is a simple text format that converts easily into clean, structured content. Many contributors prefer writing in Markdown using offline tools to avoid the quirks (and potential crashes) of the browser's editor.
Markdown is a simple text format that converts easily into clean, structured content. Many contributors prefer writing in Markdown using offline tools to avoid the quirks (and potential crashes) of the browser's editor.


==== Why Use Ghostwriter or Typora? ====
=== Why Use Ghostwriter or Typora? ===


Here are some benefits of using Markdown editors like '''Ghostwriter''' or '''Typora''':
Here are some benefits of using Markdown editors like '''Ghostwriter''' or '''Typora'''.


# '''Save as You Go''':
# '''Save as You Go'''


* These editors allow you to save your work locally as you go, avoiding the buggy and slow '''MediaWiki VisualEditor''', which can crash if your browser unexpectedly closes or fails.
* These editors allow you to save your work locally as you go, avoiding the buggy and slow '''MediaWiki VisualEditor''', which can crash if your browser unexpectedly closes or fails.
* No need to rely on old, unreliable PHP-based editors that may lose your progress.
* No need to rely on old, unreliable PHP-based editors that may lose your progress.


# '''See the Whole Article at Once''':
# '''See the Whole Article at Once'''


* Ghostwriter and Typora display the entire document in an easy-to-read format, helping you maintain a clear overview of your structure and content.
* Ghostwriter and Typora display the entire document in an easy-to-read format, helping you maintain a clear overview of your structure and content.
* You can focus on writing without being distracted by loading delays or limited screen real estate.
* You can focus on writing without being distracted by loading delays or limited screen real estate.


# '''Combining with Word Processors''':
# '''Combining with Word Processors'''


* If you prefer writing in a word processor like '''Word''', '''Google Docs''', or '''OpenOffice''', you can paste your completed draft into Typora.
* If you prefer writing in a word processor like '''Word''', '''Google Docs''', or '''OpenOffice''', you can paste your completed draft into Typora.