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<noinclude>{{pp-protected|reason=This help page doesn't need to be edited by brand new users|small=yes}}</noinclude>{{intro to|The [[WP:MOS|Manual of Style]] (MoS or MOS) is an in-depth guide that provides standards on how to format Wikipedia articles. Following these guidelines helps keep the encyclopedia clear, consistent, and stable.
[[Image:Encyclopaedia Britannica 15 with 2002.jpg|frameless|border|left|115px|We're working on shortening the MoS&nbsp;... really.|alt=Bookshelf with full set of ''Encyclopaedia Britannica'' volumes]]
 
The [[WP:MOS|Manual of Style]] (MoS or MOS) is an in-depth guide that provides standards on how to format Wikipedia articles. Following these guidelines helps keep the encyclopedia clear, consistent, and stable.
 
The simplest way to do this is to find a well-written article and copy its formatting. But if you want more information on any formatting, the MoS probably has a recommendation (you can search its contents [[Help:Introduction to the Manual of Style/6|here]]).
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