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* Finally, the last bracket is for the caption. You can write what works best for whatever you're using the image for.  
* Finally, the last bracket is for the caption. You can write what works best for whatever you're using the image for.  


Towards the bottom of your source code should be a section for the cat's gallery. Instead of adding an image code for every single image you want to add, instead a gallery function will be used. This works similarly to the image format, however all you need to do is add the file name and caption for the image in-between <code><nowiki><gallery></nowiki></code> and <code><nowiki></gallery></nowiki></code>.
Towards the bottom of your source code should be a section for the cat's gallery. Instead of adding an image code for every single image you want to add, a gallery function will be used. This works similarly to the image format, however all you need to do is add the file name and caption for the image in-between <code><nowiki><gallery></nowiki></code> and <code><nowiki></gallery></nowiki></code>.


=== Text Formatting ===
=== Text Formatting ===
Throughout the source code you may see many formatting options used. If you're interested in a full list of what is offered formatting-wise, you can check out this page [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting here] on the MediaWiki page. However, the most used and important options will be quickly shown here.
Throughout the source code you may see many formatting options used. If you're interested in a full list different formatting options, you can check out this page [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting here] on the MediaWiki page. However, the most used and important options will be quickly shown here.


<code><nowiki>''This is used for italics,'' and '''this is used for bold words'''</nowiki></code>
<code><nowiki>''This is used for italics,'' and '''this is used for bold words'''</nowiki></code>
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=== Finishing off the Page ===
=== Finishing off the Page ===
Once you have finished writing out each section and uploading pictures for your page, we can do some final details before uploading.  
Once you have finished writing out each section and uploading pictures for your page, we can do some final details before uploading.  
*Below the gallery should be the cat footer. If you're making a cat page for a newer feeder, leave the footer as is. If you're making a cat page for an already documented feeder either on the [[List of Cats]] or [[List of Other Cats]] page, then you will want to switch the footer to that corresponding feeder. Using the list of feeder footers [https://streetcat.wiki/index.php/Category:Footer_templates here,] copy the name of the template you wish to use, then replace ''Cat Footer'' with the copied name. For example, if you're making a new page for [[Hi Meow]], it should look like <code><nowiki>{{HMCF}}</nowiki></code>.
*Below the gallery should be the cat footer. If you're making a cat page for a newer feeder, leave the footer as is. If you're making a cat page for an already documented feeder either on the [[List of Cats]] or [[List of Other Cats]] page, then you will want to switch the footer to that corresponding feeder. Using the list of feeder footers [https://streetcat.wiki/index.php/Category:Footer_templates here,] copy the name of the template you wish to use, then replace ''Cat Footer'' with the copied name. For example, if you were making a new page for [[Hi Meow]], it should look like <code><nowiki>{{HMCF}}</nowiki></code>.
*Next step is categories. First, remove the template category. Second, take a look at the [https://streetcat.wiki/index.php/Category:Cats_by_color cats by color] page. Any of the options there that work best for your cat, you will add as a category. For example, if you're writing a cat that looks like a brown tabby, then it would use the <code><nowiki>[[Category:Brown Tabby]]</nowiki></code> code, add as many as you see fit. Use the same step as before, and add a female or male category depending on the gender of the cat.  
*Next step is categories. First, remove the template category. Second, take a look at the [https://streetcat.wiki/index.php/Category:Cats_by_color cats by color] page. Any of the options there that work best for your cat, you will add as a category. For example, if you're writing a cat that looks like a brown tabby, then it would use the <code><nowiki>[[Category:Brown Tabby]]</nowiki></code> code. Once done, add a female or male category depending on the gender of the cat.  


Once you've finished up those two final steps, double check your writing and see if there is any grammar or spelling mistakes you need to fix up. If you need to, input your writing into Grammarly or Quillbot to check your work, or have another wiki member read through your work. It is recommended before posting your page to preview what it would look like using the ''Show preview'' button at the bottom of your source editor. When you feel everything is sufficient enough to post, click the ''Save page'' button and fill out the captcha. Congratulations, you've finished your first page!  
Once you've finished up those two final steps, double check your writing and see if there is any grammar or spelling mistakes you need to fix up. If you need to, input your writing into Grammarly or Quillbot to check your work, or have another wiki member read through your work. It is recommended before posting your page to preview what it would look like using the ''Show preview'' button at the bottom of your source editor. When you feel everything is sufficient enough to post, click the ''Save page'' button and fill out the captcha. Congratulations, you've finished your first page!  


== Making and Preparing a Feeder Page ==
== Making and Preparing a Feeder Page ==
Using the search bar method, enter the english name of the feeder, and if it does not already exist click on the red text. Instead of using the page template for cats, open up the [[Feeder Template]] page on another tab. Copy the entire source, then paste it into your new page.
Using the search bar method, enter the English name of the feeder, and if it does not already exist, click on the red text. Instead of using the page template for cats, open up the [[Feeder Template]] page on another tab. Copy the entire source, then paste it into your new page.


This source code deals with a few additional templates and functions that are specific for feeder pages. These quick sections will go through how to work with the feeder infobox, managing the cat list, and any additional details that should be added.  
This source code deals with a few additional templates and functions that are specific for feeder pages. These brief sections will go through how to work with the feeder infobox, managing the cat list, and any additional details that should be added.  


=== Feeder Infobox ===  
=== Feeder Infobox ===  
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