Winx Club Wiki:Standards/Formatting

Welcome to the Winx Club Wiki! Here's a beginner's guide to editing and all there is to know about the wiki. This page will show you how to format articles and infoboxes.

=Article Types= There are 11 types:


 * Character (also utilizes Tabber). See: Help:Tabber How-to Guide)
 * Outfits (also utilizes Tabber)
 * Spell


 * Episode/Special/Movie
 * Song/Album/Single
 * Comic/Book
 * DVD


 * Game
 * Script
 * Doll/Toy
 * Transformation

Please click [Show More] to expand the section.

Single
Example: Bloom

Infobox
The preferred order of fields can be found in Infobox/Character. A scroll bar 80px in height should be added when there are over four lines of text, which should be separated using the method discussed here.

For a list of themes, see Infobox Themes Guide.

Article Layout
''If one or more section does not apply, omit it.

Generally, the information in the article should be in this order:

"[Name] is a character introduced in [Season #]. [Additional paragraph (optional for major characters)]".
 * Appearance (Heading 2)
 * Personality (Heading 2)
 * Series (Heading 2)
 * Seasons (Heading 3)
 * Movies (Heading 2)
 * Specials (Heading 2)
 * Comics (Heading 2)
 * Seasons (Heading 3)
 * Games (Heading 2)
 * Magical Abilities (or Skills for Specialists and Paladins) (Heading 2)
 * Curiosities (Heading 2)
 * Transformation Sequences (Heading 2)
 * Trivia (Heading 2)
 * Gallery (Heading 2; only if no separate gallery)

At the end of the page, you need to add Winx

Group
Example: Winx (Group)

Infobox
The preferred order of fields can be found below. A scroll bar 80px in height should be added when there are over four lines of text using the method discussed here.

Article Layout
''If one or more section does not apply, omit it.

Generally, the information in the article should be in this order:

"[Name] is a group introduced in [Season #]. [Additional paragraph (required)]".
 * Overview (Heading 2)
 * Series (Heading 2)
 * Seasons (Heading 3)
 * Movies (Heading 2)
 * Specials (Heading 2)
 * Comics (Heading 2)
 * Seasons (Heading 3)
 * Games (Heading 2)
 * Trivia (Heading 2)

At the end of the page, you need to add Winx

Outfits
Example: Tecna/Outfits/Fairy Forms, Tecna/Outfits/Winx Club

Syntax
One outfit: {| class="article-table" cellspacing="1/6" cellpadding="2" border="1" align="center" width="100%" ! Image ! Description
 * Outfit/Form Name
 * Text.
 * }
 * }

Article Layout
If one or more outfits does not apply, omit it

If there is information the needs to be added later, put Article/Incomplete into the Description.

Generally, the information in the article should be in this order:
 * Name of specific series (E.g. Winx Club, World of Winx) OR Season # (Heading 2)
 * Name of outfit/form (in template)

Spell
Example: Rising Sun

Infobox
The preferred order of fields can be found in Infobox/Spells. A scroll bar 80px in height should be added when there are over four lines of text using the method discussed here.

Article Layout
If one or more section does not apply, omit it.

Generally, the information in the article should be in this order:

"[Spell] is a [form] [spell type] spell used by [name]. [He/She] [spell manifestation and usage]".
 * Times When Used (Heading 2)
 * Time 1
 * Trivia (Heading 2)
 * Trivia 1
 * Gallery (Heading 2)

At the end of the page, you need to add the character's corresponding navbox

For a list of navboxes, see Tecna's Files.

Episode/Special/Movie
Examples: Winx Club - Episode 101 (Episode), Winx Club: The Fate of Bloom (Special), Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom (Movie)

Infobox
The preferred order of fields can be found in Infobox/Episode. A scroll bar 80px in height should be added when there are over four lines of text which should be separated using the method discussed here.

For a list of themes, see Infobox Themes Guide.

Article Layout
If one or more section does not apply, type "None."

Generally, the information in the article should be in this order:

"[Episode] is the [ordinal number] episode of the [ordinal number] season of [series name]".

or

"[Movie] is a CGI animated film released in [release date]. It is the sequel of [previous]".

or

"[Special] is the [ordinal number] special of Winx Club. It aired on [air date]. It is based on [episode #s]".


 * Synopsis (Heading 2)
 * Plot (Heading 2)
 * Major Events (Heading 2)
 * Debuts (Heading 2)
 * Debut 1
 * Characters (Heading 2)
 * Group/Category 1
 * Character 1
 * Character 1
 * Spells Used (Heading 2)
 * Spell 1
 * Soundtrack (Heading 2; movies only)
 * Script (Heading 2)
 * Script 1
 * Songs (Heading 2)
 * Song 1
 * Trivia (Heading 2)
 * Trivia 1
 * Mistakes (Heading 2)'
 * Mistake 1
 * Quotes (Heading 2)
 * Trailers (Heading 2; movies only)

At the end of the page, you need to add Episodes

Song/Album/Single
Examples: Under the Sign of Winx (Song), Winx Club (Album)

Infobox
The preferred order of fields can be found in Infobox/Songs. A scroll bar 80px in height should be added when there are over four lines of text, which should be separated using the method discussed here.

Article Layout
''If one or more section does not apply, omit it.

Generally, the information in the article should be in this order:

"[Song] is a song heard in the [ordinal number] season of [series name]. [Additional paragraph (optional)]".

or

"[Album/Single] is the/an soundtrack/album of [Season #]. [Additional paragraph (optional)]".
 * Lyrics (Heading 2; songs only)
 * Track Listing (Heading 2; albums/singles only)
 * Trivia (Heading 2)
 * Trivia 1
 * Videos (Heading 2; songs only)

Table
At the end of the page, you need to add Songs for songs and Albums for albums/singles

Comic/Book
Examples: Issue 1: The Castle (Comic), Welcome to Alfea (Book)

Infobox
The preferred order of fields can be found in Infobox/Comic. A scroll bar 80px in height should be added when there are over four lines of text, which should be separated using the method discussed here.

'''For a list of themes, see Infobox Themes Guide. '''

Article Layout
If one or more section does not apply, type "None."

Generally, the information in the article should be in this order:

"[Comic] is the [ordinal number] issue in the Winx Club Comic Series."

or

"[Book] is the [ordinal number] book in the [series]. [Additional paragraph (optional)]".


 * Synopsis (Heading 2)
 * Plot (Heading 2)
 * Spells Used (Heading 2)
 * Spell 1
 * Mistakes (Heading 2)
 * Mistake 1
 * Debuts (Heading 2)
 * Debut 1
 * Characters (Heading 2)
 * Group/Category 1
 * Character 1
 * Character 1
 * Trivia (Heading 2)
 * Trivia 1

Pictures

 * All pictures must be cropped. This is the only part of the wiki where we allow cropped images. It is best not to have a whole page, just as a precaution to copyright.
 * Be sure to remove any text from the speech bubbles; although they describe what the characters are doing, the photo's caption will suffice. This is a precaution to avoid copyright strikes.

Spells Used Section

 * Spells that have been used in comics will be added, linking the ones that are present in the animated series.
 * Include the incantations that were spoken as well.
 * Please be able to tell the difference between a spell/incantation and conversational sentences/statements.
 * Example: "Now I'm tired and I'm going to rest, so if I may..." - "used" by Flora to create a sofa for her and Helia to sit on.
 * This is not a spell or incantation, this is just a statement; not everything the Winx or other magical beings, say or do is a spell just because they said something while they are using magic.
 * Example: "Tables bloom and planks grow bark, tender buds emerge from the dark, soft vines are transformed your way, so through this door pass, we may." - Used by Flora to turn the door into a hedge.
 * This is a spell/incantation because magic is being used to change/manipulate/influence something.

At the end of the page, you need to add Comics for comics and Books for books

DVD
Examples: World of Winx Season 1 (2 DVD)

Article Layout
If one or more section does not apply, do not add them.

Generally, the information in the article should be in this order:

"[DVD Name] is the DVD release for the [season] of [Series]. [Optional additional sentence.]".


 * Description (Heading 2)
 * Featured Episodes (Heading 2)
 * 1) Episode Name
 * Trivia (Heading 2)
 * Trivia 1
 * External Links (Heading 2)
 * Gallery (Heading 2)

Game
Example: Winx Club (Video Game)

Infobox
The preferred order of fields can be found in Infobox/Game. A scroll bar 80px in height should be added when there are over four lines of text, which should be separated using the method discussed here.

Article Layout
''If one or more section does not apply, omit it.

Generally, the information in the article should be in this order:

"[Game Name] a game based on [Season #] produced by [company]. [Additional paragraph (optional)]".
 * Description (Heading 2)
 * How to Play (Heading 2)
 * Features (Heading 2)
 * Feature 1
 * Soundtrack (Heading 2)
 * Updates (Heading 2; apps only)
 * Trivia (Heading 2)
 * Trivia 1
 * Gallery (Heading 2)

Script
Example: Winx Club - Episode 101/Cinélume Script

Template
The preferred order of fields can be found in Scripts/Direct.

Article Layout

 * Episode Title (Heading 2)
 * Scene: Scene Name (Heading 3)
 * Character 1: Speech 1.
 * Character 2: Speech 2.
 * Action.* (Include the * at the end.)
 * etc.

In Source Mode, it will be viewed as such:

==Episode Title==

Scene: Scene Name
Character 1: Speech 1. Character 2: Speech 2.
 * Action*

Scenes

 * A scene's name should be pointed out by nouns, and places.
 * Example: At the Winx's Dorm, at Alfea => The Winx's Dorm, Alfea
 * Adjectives and adverbs should only be placed in necessary positions.
 * Example: Somewhere in Infinite Ocean => Infinite Ocean

Actions

 * Just add the necessary actions; things like "people are cheering" and such are not necessary.
 * Example: *Bloom shoots a ball of fire.*

Doll/Toy
Example: Season 1 Dolls

Article Layout
If one or more section does not apply, type "None."

Generally, the information in the article should be in this order:

"[Doll/Toy Name] is a [type of item] produced by [company].".
 * Description (Heading 2)
 * Features (Heading 2)
 * Feature 1
 * Trivia (Heading 2)
 * Trivia 1
 * Gallery (Heading 2)
 * Commercial (Heading 2)
 * Review (Heading 2)
 * External Links (Heading 2)

Transformation
Example: Winx (Form)

Infobox
The preferred order of fields can be found in Infobox/Transformation. A scroll bar 80px in height should be added when there are over four lines of text, which should be separated using the method discussed here.

Article Layout
''If one or more section does not apply, omit it.

Generally, the information in the article should be in this order:

"[Fairy Form] is a Fairy Form introduced in [Season #]. [It is parallel to [Fairy Form] (if applicable)]". At the end of the page, you need to add Terms
 * Overview (Heading 2)
 * Appearance (Heading 2)
 * Requirements (Heading 2)
 * Exceptions (Heading 3)
 * Magical Abilities (Heading 2)
 * Ways to Acquire (Heading 2)
 * Gallery (Heading 2)
 * Trivia (Heading 2)

=Other=

Language and Writing

 * Paragraph sizes will vary, but a good rule of thumb is at least five sentences
 * Articles should be written in present tense, except for the Pre-Series section
 * Articles should only be linked once per section
 * All sentences noting an appearance of someone/something should begin:

"In "[Episode/Movie/Special/Game/Comic],"..."

Use in Articles
Intro: Major Sections:
 * If no infobox, the main thumbnail should be sized at:
 * "250px" for Series
 * "250px" for Movies
 * at most "250px" for Comics, will vary
 * There should be one appropriate thumbnail per paragraph (or multiple paragraphs if more efficient) if space permits (otherwise omit any thumbnails), sized at:
 * "thumb" for Series
 * "x130px" for Movies
 * "200px" for Comics
 * Try not to place thumbnails in the middle of a paragraph. The best placement is before a new paragraph

Syntax

 * Leave no space between:
 * a template and the start of an infobox/thumbnail
 * the end of an infobox/thumbnail/template and the beginning of an intro paragraph
 * a heading and a sub-heading
 * the end of an article and a navbox
 * Leave no more than one space between:
 * headings with content
 * tabs with content
 * Do not use a pipe (|) to change the form of a word to plural unless "y" changes to "ies" (one exception is the word fairies; it is a commonly used word and redirects to the Fairy's page):
 * Bad: witches, Solarian
 * Good: witches, Solarian