GoodStyle < TWiki

   * TWiki has very simple *[[TextFormattingRules][text formatting rules]]*. You won't go wrong if you:
      * start each line without spaces
      * separate paragraphs with a blank line 

   * Run together capitalized words to make *[[WikiWords][WikiWords]]:* 
      * WikiWords automatically appear as hyperlinks
      * make up meaningful Wiki names - it can be a challenge (it'll sharpen you up!)
      * WikiWords has name-creation tips that may help

   * If a *discussion* is going on on a WikiTopic:
      * separate each follow up with a horizontal rule
      * add your WikiName and date at the end 

   * A good format for a *new topic* is "dissertation followed by discussion": 
      * start with a brief, factual introduction
      * then bring on the opinions.

   * When a discussion dies down and the page becomes static, feel free to *refactor mercilessly*:
      * fearlessly edit down to capture the key points
      * reduce the noise without losing the facts or the flavor
      * if you merge or delete comments, you can group list "Contributors:" at the end of the page
      * That's how Wiki content matures and grows in value over time. 

   * For *external site links*, you can type URLs directly into the text - ==http://etcete.ra/...== - it'll clear to anyone where they're headed on click. 

   * TWiki is international, and an ISO international standard *date format* like 06 Feb 1998 is preferred. A date like 2/6/98, can mean either Feb or Jun, depending on the local conventions of the readers. For months, use the first three letters: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr,...

   * Look at the source when you want to find out how something is formatted: click *Raw text* on the lower toolbar. A bit of HTML experience can't hurt, but you'll soon see with TWiki how far that is from necessary. 

-- Main.PeterThoeny - 30 Jul 2000

This topic: TWiki > GoodStyle
Topic revision: r3 - 2001-08-30 - MikeMannix

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