Wikihowto/howto formate

=HowTo: Create a Wiki HowTo =

Description
Before starting a HowTo it is important to have the experience and knowledge to be able to thoroughly and accurately describe the process to complete the project. A new HowTo should follow this page's skeleton form. If you are updating or correction a page, See:HowTo: Update a HowTo Page

Remember the more detailed the instructions the more likely they can be followed by everyone.

Requirements/Part List/Tool List

 * 1) Become a User: Although you can submit anonymously, we prefer giving credit where credit is due.
 * 2) Computer with Internet Connection

Steps

 * 1) Check another HowTo doesn't exist under another name.
 * 2) Naming Conventions:
 * 3) * Names should be terse without being vague.
 * 4) * Avoid unnecessary words. [e.g.: HowTo a, an, the] Try to limit names to subject, verb, and sparse adjectives.  Keep it as simplistic as possible.
 * 5) ** Example: 'HowTo check your spark plugs' should be Check_spark_plug
 * 6) * Specify a product name when the difference effects the HowTo.
 * 7) ** Example: use 'Install_Linux_Fedora_Core_2' instead of 'Install_Linux'
 * 8) Follow Wikihowto/howto formate template:
 * 9) * Create s short description of the project, if beneficial add Wikipedia links to any specific terms in the form Definition: Fedora_Core
 * 10) * Limit the Requirements/Parts/Tools list as much as possible.
 * 11) ** If necessary, add a description of the requirement, after a semicolon.
 * 12) *** Definitions, price estimates, purpose, or substitutions are encouraged.
 * 13) * Be descriptive, add sub steps to make things clear.
 * 14) * Include photos, diagrams, and other multimedia when necessary.
 * 15) * If a step requires more than a simple explanation, title the step and create sup-steps, or sub-sub-steps.
 * 16) * Keeps all steps, sub-steps, etc. short to increase readability and decrease confusion.
 * 17) Link to Other HowTo's:
 * 18) * When a step assumes knowledge of another HowTo not described on you page, add a link to that HowTo.
 * 19) ** If a step or series of step could form their own HowTo make a new HowTo for those steps.
 * 20) * Links should be in the form See:[ [ wikihowto/replace_light_bulb | HowTo: replace a light bulb ] ]
 * 21) * For example: 1. Before you start the start the engine you should check you spark plugs. See:
 * 22) Link technical terms, products, or other important words to Wikipedia definitions.

References/See Also/External Links

 * HowTo: Update a HowTo
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Credits

 * Created by: User:ZyMOS
 * Edited for clarity by User:Robber Baron
 * Update by: An the big bad wolf