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[[Image:Encyclopaedia Britannica 15 with 2002.jpg|frameless|border|left|115px|We're working on shortening the MoS ... really.]]

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 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 [[Help:Introduction to the Manual of Style/6|here]]).

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

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 formatby formatting your writing).

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