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* TWiki has very simple **[[TextFormattingRules]]**. 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]] 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 - <code>**http://etcete.ra/...**</code> - 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
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