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== | == 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. | ||
=== | ===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? === | |||
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. |