What are MediaWiki templates?
Templates provide a means to repeat the same text on several pages. More advanced templates make use of parameters, and even of control structures as found in programming languages. That said, basic templates are quite easy to create, requiring no knowledge of programming.
What is wiki template?
A template is a Wikipedia page created to be included in other pages. Templates usually contain repetitive material that might need to show up on a larger number of articles or pages. They are commonly used for boilerplate messages, standardized warnings or notices, infoboxes, navigational boxes, and similar purposes.
How do I add a template to a fandom?
To create a template, add a page starting with the word Template: (with the colon) and then the name of your desired template. If you need help creating it, feel free to link the wiki to me and I’ll help you out.
What are the examples of wiki?
Here are 10 examples of wikis that are worth checking out.
- Wikitravel.
- WikiHow.
- WikiBooks.
- Wiktionary.
- Fandom.
- Wikispecies.
- Gamepedia.
- Wikimedia Commons.
How do you create a fandom category?
Simply scroll down to the bottom of a page and:
- Click on the Add category button, and start typing in a category name.
- You can use an already-established category (suggestions will appear as you type) or add a new one.
- Once you are done, hit save and the category will appear on the article.
How do I create a mediawiki page?
Create a new page by “Add to Category”
- Navigate to the category page where you’d like to add an article.
- Enter the page name in the “Add page…” form.
- Click Create.
What can you do with MediaWiki for free?
The mediawiki is a free website software that you can use to create wikipedia like website. Just like other website framework, you can use a template to customize and enhance the look and appearance of your Mediawiki based site. There are free Mediawiki skins and templates out there, but it’s hard to know where to begin.
How to add wikipedia templates to your MediaWiki?
A “simple” overview can be found here -> How to add Wikipedia templates to your own Mediawiki Upgrade our MediaWiki to the latest stable version, hoping to match Wikipedia’s one. Install the Scribunto extension and properly configure it. Export/Import the LUA modules used by the (meta)templates you want to use and import them in your MediaWiki.
Are there any free MediaWiki skins or templates?
Just like other website framework, you can use a template to customize and enhance the look and appearance of your Mediawiki based site. There are free Mediawiki skins and templates out there, but it’s hard to know where to begin. To help you find the best skin, here are some of Mediawiki skin that you can download for free.
What is the default message name in MediaWiki?
MediaWiki system message name (as visible in the MediaWiki: namespace) that contains page title of the page that will be used to shortly describe the provider. The default (for PediaPress) is MediaWiki:Coll-order info article, which defaults to PediaPress order information.