Difference between revisions of "Style Guide"
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In order to preserve consistency throughout this wiki, please follow these style guidelines when creating new articles: | In order to preserve consistency throughout this wiki, please follow these style guidelines when creating new articles: | ||
| − | * Use level | + | * Use level 2 subheadings for sections in an article. Do not use bold text for these subheadings. |
| + | * Use level 3 subheadings for subsections. Avoid using numbered lists for this purpose as they are less readable and tend to merge into walls of text. | ||
* For schedules, use schedule templates. | * For schedules, use schedule templates. | ||
* Do not take screenshots of napcharts. Use the image export feature. | * Do not take screenshots of napcharts. Use the image export feature. | ||
Revision as of 03:42, 21 November 2020
In order to preserve consistency throughout this wiki, please follow these style guidelines when creating new articles:
- Use level 2 subheadings for sections in an article. Do not use bold text for these subheadings.
- Use level 3 subheadings for subsections. Avoid using numbered lists for this purpose as they are less readable and tend to merge into walls of text.
- For schedules, use schedule templates.
- Do not take screenshots of napcharts. Use the image export feature.
- Use bullets for lists (you can type it with an asterisk).
More will be added as time goes on.
Terminology
| Use this word: | Not these: |
|---|---|
| Mechanism | Mechanics, Function, Workings |
| Schedule | Timetable, Sleep cycle, Sleep program, Rhythm |
| Adaptation | Adjustment |
| Variant | Variation, Version, Option |
| Extended/shortened sleep schedule | Lengthened/compressed sleep schedule |
| Lengthened/compressed sleep cycle | Extended/shortened sleep cycle |
| Everyman 1/2/3/4 (nap count) | Everyman 6/4.5/3/1.5 (core length) |
