There are special formatting codes that you can use in order to keep pages within the site consistent and polished looking. We encourage you to learn these codes so that you can use them within the pages you contribute to. However, learning such codes is in no way a requirement.
Quoting Bible Verses
Bible verse quotes are in special text in this site to indicate that there is indeed a quote. Please use the following in order to quote a Bible verse so that it may be in the proper format. On Life's Handbook, we generally quote using the New King James Version (NKJV) because we believe it to be the most accurate English translationa, although any translation is acceptable. Whatever version you choose, be sure to say which one you have quoted from.
Verses are quoted with the following Wikidot code:
[[include inc:verse
|verse=
verse here
|reference= the reference verse, if applicable
|version= the Bible version used
]]
Where it says "verse here", put the verse(s).
Also keep in mind the following syntax format:
- Verse numbers are indicated by a superscript before the verse it belongs to.
- Chapter numbers are encased by [[size 150%]]chapter#[[/size]].
Here is an example quote of Mathew 1:24-25, 2:1 (NKJV).
24 Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, 25 and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.
2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,
~ Mathew 1:24-25, 2:1 |
NKJV |
[[include inc:verse
|verse=
^^24^^ Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, ^^25^^ and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.
[[size 150%]]2[[/size]] Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,
|reference=Mathew 1:24-25, 2:1
|version=NKJV
]]
We realize that this format can be somewhat difficult to remember and a little time consuming (especially for newer members), so it is only strongly encouraged that members use it. If you choose not to, one of the administrators will go back and edit in the proper include, so please do not feel intimidated to post Scriptures, just do what you can.
Quoting Other Sources
On some pages, you may find it useful to quote from a source other than the Bible. Generally, these quotes can be put directly in the text, as seen here. "Variety is the spice of life." However, if the quote is more than four lines long when it is rendered (preview the page to be sure), be sure to use the following code:
[[include inc:quote
|quote=quote here
]]
Where it says "quote here", put the quote.
Here is an example paragraph taken from C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity:
These, then, are the two points I wanted to make. First, that human beings, all over the earth, have this curious idea that they ought to behave in a certain way, and cannot really get rid of it. Secondly, they do not in fact behave this way. They know the Law of Nature; they break it. These two facts are the foundation of all clear thinking about ourselves and the universe we live in.b
[[include inc:quote
|quote= These, then, are the two points I wanted to make. First, that human beings, all over the earth, have this curious idea that they ought to behave in a certain way, and cannot really get rid of it. Secondly, they do not in fact behave this way. They know the Law of Nature; they break it. These two facts are the foundation of all clear thinking about ourselves and the universe we live in.^^[#b b]^^
]]
Referencing Material
Adding references is very important especially when infomration comes from a different source. It is always good to give viewers alternative sources that can back up the information on this site. To do this, there is a system of superscripting we want to utilize.
When adding a reference, append the sentence being referenced (or the last sentence of a paragraph) with a superscripted letter like the one on the end of this sentence.c This can be done with the following code:
This is a sentence.^^d^^ Notice the carrot symbols around the letter.
At the end of the page, add a references heading and put reference information there. For example,
Text.
+ References
a. Source Info
b. Source Info
c. Source Info
...
You may add more than one reference superscript to material if you want like on the end of this sentence.cd However, try not to have more than three reference superscripts per selection in order to reduce crowding.
If you run out of letters, then begin using capital letters like thisB. If you also end up using all the capital letters as well, you can use this assortment of Greek letters. Please use the English alphabet before considering using these, though:
- α β ξ Γ Δ δ π ε ζ Σ σ η θ φ λ ψ μ Ω ω
A moderator or administrator will be responsible for linking the reference superscripts and the references section using anchors.
Inserting Images
If you are going to insert an image onto a page, we only ask that it is relevant to the content of the page and that it isn't morally wrong.
When formatting a picture, we ask that you use the following code to give the site a consistent, pleasing look.
[[include inc:picture
|float=
|pictureurl=
|link=
|picresize=
|caption=
|heading=
]]
Everything but |pictureurl is optional.
For the |pictureurl, you put the source url of the picture. This is the equivalent to src= in HTML.
|float is the indication of where the picture is to be aligned. If you want it to the right of the text, you would put right after the equals. If you want the image centered, leave it blank! The default is center.
|link designates where the image will go to when clicked. Just put the full url of the link. If you leave it blank, the link will automatically be the picture source.
|picresize is the width of the image. The default width is 195 pixels wide. You can only adjust the x-axis length.
|caption is what goes underneath the image as a commentary.
|heading is what goes on top of the image as a title.
Main Page
Some pages might have small sections that are explained in greater depth on another page. It is therefore appropriate to show that there is a main page for the topic. An include has been made for this so the site has a consistent look. Please do this when this scenario is applicable:
+ Heading
[[include inc:main |link=the page unix name |page=page title]]
text and content
Glossary Hovertips
You can make certain glossary entries pop up a definition upon hovering on them, like on the word Sin is a disobedience to God and His standard. Sin ultimately causes death or loss of spiritual life. Sin must be paid in this way, and , who lived a completely sinless life, paid the price though He wasn't deserving of it. See Getting Saved sin. Hovering over it pops the glossary definition of "sin". You do this by using an inline include. Simply use the following code:
This is some text. I want to insert the definition of \
[[include inc:glossary |word=Bible]]
[!----] when you hover over it.
The "\" goes before the include and the "" goes after.
Moderators and Administrators will more than likely be responsible for this syntax.
References
a. http://www.dyeager.org/articles/bibletranslations.php
b. Lewis, Clive Staples. Mere Christianity. Harper San Fransisco, 1952.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson,
Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
