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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.

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The simplest way to do this is just to find a well -written article and copy its formatting. However,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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Remember, the MoS is only a guideline,; you don't need to have the whole thing memorisedmemorized! It's there to assist you setting out content when you aren'tre sureunsure how to best display information, and to stop protractedminimize arguments about this if another editor disagrees with your formatting choices.

The [[WP:MOS|Manual of Style]] (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.

Content is more important than formatting, and other editors can assist you if you're unsurein doubt (similarly, [[wikipedia:Assume good faith|assume good faith]] when others help formatby formatting your writing).

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The simplest way to do this is just to find a well written article and copy its formatting. However, if you want more information on any formatting the MoS probably has a recommendation (you can search its contents [[here]]).

Remember, the MoS is only a guideline, you don't need to have the whole thing memorised! It's there to assist you setting out content when you aren't sure how to best display information and to stop protracted arguments about this if another editor disagrees.

Content is more important than formatting, and other editors can assist you if you're unsure (similarly, [[wikipedia:Assume good faith|assume good faith]] when others help format your writing).

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