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 TWiki has a very simple text formatting shorthand. In any case, you won't go wrong if you simply: 
 start each line without spaces
 separate paragraphs with a blank line 
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 TWiki has a very simple text formatting shorthand. In any case, you won't go wrong if you simply: 
 start each line without spaces
 separate paragraphs with a blank line 
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 Run together capitalized words to form WikiWords:  
 WikiWords automatically appear as hyperlinks
 make up meaningful, reasonably brief Wiki names - it can be a challenge (it'll sharpen you up!)
 WikiWords has name-creation tips that may help
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 Run together capitalized words to form WikiWords:  
 WikiWords automatically appear as hyperlinks
 make up meaningful, reasonably brief Wiki names - it can be a challenge (it'll sharpen you up!)
 WikiWords has name-creation tips that may help
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 If a discussion is going on: 
 separate each follow-up with a space
 add your WikiName and the date at the end. Example:
 -- Main.TWikiGuest - 31 Oct 2025 OR, by all means, insert your comment where it seems to fit best: 
 you may want to inset it with a bullet and/or set it in italics so it's clear (always sign and date)
 if you'd like to use an initial, use a link with label. Example:
 -- [[Main.TWikiGuest][ZXQ]] - 31 Oct 2025
 To automate that, add a bullet like * Initials: ZXQto your home page. | 
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 If a discussion is going on: 
 separate each follow-up with a space
 add your WikiName and the date at the end. Example:
 -- Main.TWikiGuest - 31 Oct 2025 OR, by all means, insert your comment where it seems to fit best: 
 you may want to inset it with a bullet and/or set it in italics so it's clear (always sign and date)
 if you'd like to use an initial, use a link with label. Example:
 -- [[Main.TWikiGuest][ZXQ]] - 31 Oct 2025
 To automate that, add a bullet like * Initials: ZXQto your home page. | 
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 A good format for a new topic is "dissertation followed by discussion":  
 start with a brief, factual introduction, followed by double horizontal rules
 let the discussion begin
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 A good format for a new topic is "dissertation followed by discussion":  
 start with a brief, factual introduction, followed by double horizontal rules
 let the discussion begin
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 When a discussion dies down and the page becomes static, if you're clear on your course, 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, group credit Contributors:at the end of the page This is how Wiki content matures and grows in value over time.
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 When a discussion dies down and the page becomes static, if you're clear on your course, 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, group credit Contributors:at the end of the page This is how Wiki content matures and grows in value over time.
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 For external site links, you can type URLs directly into the text - http://etcete.ra/...- it'll be clear to anyone where they're headed on click. | 
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 For external site links, you can type URLs directly into the text - http://etcete.ra/...- it'll be clear to anyone where they're headed on click. | 
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 TWiki is intended for world-wide use, and an internationally understood date format like 01 Sep 2003or2003/09/01is preferred. It's clearer than the xx/xx/xx format, where a date like 9/1/01 can mean either Jan or Sep, depending on the local conventions of the readers. For months, use the first three letters: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr,... | 
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 TWiki is intended for world-wide use, and an internationally understood date format like 01 Sep 2003or2003/09/01is preferred. It's clearer than the xx/xx/xx format, where a date like 9/1/01 can mean either Jan or Sep, depending on the local conventions of the readers. For months, use the first three letters: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr,... | 
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 TIP: Check the source when you want to find out how something is formatted: click Editon the lower toolbar. To see earlier versions, clickMore, then checkRaw text formatand clickView revision. A bit of HTML experience can't hurt, but you'll soon see with TWikiShorthand how far that is from necessary. | 
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 TIP: Check the source when you want to find out how something is formatted: click Editon the lower toolbar. To see earlier versions, clickMore, then checkRaw text formatand clickView revision. A bit of HTML experience can't hurt, but you'll soon see with TWikiShorthand how far that is from necessary. | 
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