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	=== Video Explanation ===		=== Video Explanation ===
	[[File:(META) - Creating an Infobox.mp4\|center~~\|thumb\|565x565px~~]]		[[File:(META) - Creating an Infobox.mp4\|center]]

	=== Written Explanation ===		=== Written Explanation ===

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	== I Need a Field that isn't in an Infobox ==		== I Need a Field that isn't in an Infobox ==
	If you believe a Field is missing from one of our Infoboxes, please reach out to a member of Staff or one of the Website Stewards. We can add the requested Field if it addresses a need/use-case not already covered by an existing one.<blockquote>Note: If the request is determined to be redundant with a Field already present, Staff will likely deny the addition and suggest using the existing parameter instead. In some cases, the Field may be renamed to incorporate the requested new Field as a ''secondary'' title.</blockquote>You can contact Staff via our IRC chat/Discord server, or by posting on the personal Talk Pages of individual Staff members.		If you believe a Field is missing from one of our Infoboxes, please reach out to a member of Staff or one of the Website Stewards. We can add the requested Field if it addresses a need/use-case not already covered by an existing one.<blockquote>Note: If the request is determined to be redundant with a Field already present, Staff will likely deny the addition and suggest using the existing parameter instead. In some cases, the Field may be renamed to incorporate the requested new Field as a ''secondary'' title.</blockquote>You can contact Staff via our IRC chat/Discord server, or by posting on the personal Talk Pages of individual Staff members.

			=== In Respect to "Scope-Specific" Fields ===
			We fully expect and understand that many Scopes within our community include unique concepts, rules, and explanatory elements not found in others. This is not only expected — it’s encouraged. However, it can sometimes feel limiting to express these distinct ideas through the standard Infobox formatting, especially since every Infobox is intentionally designed to be usable across ''all'' Scopes and Settings, regardless of individual narrative context.

			To address this, we’ve done our best to make each Infobox as comprehensive as possible in terms of available Fields. Still, there will inevitably be times when you want to include specific details unique to your Scope. When that happens, feel free to customize the content directly within the Parameter text of the most appropriate existing Field. This allows for flexibility without requiring the creation of duplicate Fields meant only for a single Scope's use.

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	And just like that — you're all done!		And just like that — you're all done!

			== I Need a Field that isn't in an Infobox ==
			If you believe a Field is missing from one of our Infoboxes, please reach out to a member of Staff or one of the Website Stewards. We can add the requested Field if it addresses a need/use-case not already covered by an existing one.<blockquote>Note: If the request is determined to be redundant with a Field already present, Staff will likely deny the addition and suggest using the existing parameter instead. In some cases, the Field may be renamed to incorporate the requested new Field as a ''secondary'' title.</blockquote>You can contact Staff via our IRC chat/Discord server, or by posting on the personal Talk Pages of individual Staff members.

LordSkorne7 at 22:04, May 13, 2025

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	=== Written Explanation ===		=== Written Explanation ===
	Within the page editor — whether using Visual or Source ~~mode~~ — Infoboxes can be added by clicking the "Insert" button located above the page content. This is how all templates are applied, but for the purposes of this guide, we're specifically focusing on how this applies to Infoboxes.		Within the page editor — whether using Visual or Source Editor — Infoboxes can be added by clicking the "Insert" button located above the page content. This is how all templates are applied, but for the purposes of this guide, we're specifically focusing on how this applies to Infoboxes.
	[[File:(META) - Insert.PNG\|thumb\|125x125px\|''What the Insert Button should look like'' \|center]]Once you click the Insert button, a dropdown menu will appear. From that menu, select the "Template" option — located between "Images and Media" and "Table" options		[[File:(META) - Insert.PNG\|thumb\|125x125px\|''What the Insert Button should look like'' \|center]]Once you click the Insert button, a dropdown menu will appear. From that menu, select the "Template" option — located between "Images and Media" and "Table" options
	[[File:(META) - Insert Dropdown.PNG\|thumb\|150x150px\|''What the Insert Dropdown should look.'' \|center]]		[[File:(META) - Insert Dropdown.PNG\|thumb\|150x150px\|''What the Insert Dropdown should look.'' \|center]]

LordSkorne7 at 22:03, May 13, 2025

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	=== Video Explanation ===		=== Video Explanation ===
	[[File:(META) - Creating an Infobox.mp4\|center\|thumb\|~~783x783px~~]]		[[File:(META) - Creating an Infobox.mp4\|center\|thumb\|565x565px]]

	=== Written Explanation ===		=== Written Explanation ===

LordSkorne7 at 22:03, May 13, 2025

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	# Scope-specific META pages — such as a Scope’s Landing Page, Lexica, Index, or Timeline — should avoid Infoboxes, as they can distract from the core content of the page. These pages are meant to present foundational information about the Scope and benefit from a clean, uninterrupted layout.		# Scope-specific META pages — such as a Scope’s Landing Page, Lexica, Index, or Timeline — should avoid Infoboxes, as they can distract from the core content of the page. These pages are meant to present foundational information about the Scope and benefit from a clean, uninterrupted layout.

	# Tale articles — which contain in-universe storylines — may include Infoboxes, and some already do. However, it is widely agreed in the Community that Infoboxes are best left ''out'' of Tale pages to preserve narrative flow and avoid breaking immersion in the story being told.		# Tale articles — which contain in-universe storylines — may include Infoboxes, and some already do. However, it is widely agreed in the Community that Infoboxes are best left ''out'' of Tale pages to preserve narrative flow and avoid breaking immersion in the story being told.

			== How do I put an Infobox on my Page? ==
			<blockquote>This video tutorial should answer your question. However, if you prefer a written explanation, please refer to the ''"Written Explanation"'' seen below.</blockquote>

			=== Video Explanation ===
			[[File:(META) - Creating an Infobox.mp4\|center\|thumb\|783x783px]]

			=== Written Explanation ===
			Within the page editor — whether using Visual or Source mode — Infoboxes can be added by clicking the "Insert" button located above the page content. This is how all templates are applied, but for the purposes of this guide, we're specifically focusing on how this applies to Infoboxes.
			[[File:(META) - Insert.PNG\|thumb\|125x125px\|''What the Insert Button should look like'' \|center]]Once you click the Insert button, a dropdown menu will appear. From that menu, select the "Template" option — located between "Images and Media" and "Table" options
			[[File:(META) - Insert Dropdown.PNG\|thumb\|150x150px\|''What the Insert Dropdown should look.'' \|center]]
			Once you select the Template option, a large search window will appear. In this window, type in the name of the Infobox you need. Every Infobox on the site follows the naming format: '''"Infobox [name of subject matter]."''' ''(without the brackets)''
			For example; if you're looking for a world-related Infobox, searching '''"Infobox World"''' will bring it up — typically as the first result.
			[[File:(META) - Infobox Search.PNG\|center\|thumb\|''What the Template Search window should look like'' ]]
			Once you input your search query and select it, it should open up to the '''Infobox Builder''' window seen here:
			[[File:(META) - Infobox Builder.PNG\|center\|thumb\|''What the Infobox Builder window should look like'' ]]


			On the left side of the Infobox Builder, you’ll see a scrollable window listing all the available '''"Fields"''' included in that Infobox. Select the fields you want to use, and they will appear on the '''"Parameter"''' screen to the right, where you can edit their values.
			[[File:(META) - Infobox Builder - Parameters.PNG\|center\|thumb\|367x367px\|''What the Infobox Builder Parameter screen should look like'' ]]
			Once you select a Parameter window, it will be highlighted with a colored outline, and a text cursor will appear inside the box — indicating that the field is now active and ready for you to edit.
			[[File:(META) - Infobox Paramters (filled).PNG\|center\|thumb\|''What a Parameter should look like when selected and edited.'' ]]


			Once you're finished, click the small '''"Insert"''' button at the top right corner of the Infobox Builder screen. This will place the Infobox into your article with the respective Fields and Parameters you’ve selected.
			<div style="display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;">
			<div>[[File:(META) - Infobox Builder - Insert.PNG\|thumb\|center\|''What the Infobox Builder Insert Button should look like'']]</div>
			<div>[[File:(META) - Infobox Builder - Infobox On Page.PNG\|thumb\|center\|''What an Infobox following this tutorial should look like on your page!'' ]]</div>
			</div>



			And just like that — you're all done!

LordSkorne7 at 21:10, May 13, 2025

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	# Scope-specific META pages — such as a Scope’s Landing Page, Lexica, Index, or Timeline — should avoid Infoboxes, as they can distract from the core content of the page. These pages are meant to present foundational information about the Scope and benefit from a clean, uninterrupted layout.		# Scope-specific META pages — such as a Scope’s Landing Page, Lexica, Index, or Timeline — should avoid Infoboxes, as they can distract from the core content of the page. These pages are meant to present foundational information about the Scope and benefit from a clean, uninterrupted layout.

	# Tale articles — which contain in-universe storylines — may include Infoboxes, and some already do. However, it is widely agreed in the Community that Infoboxes are best left ''out'' of Tale pages to preserve narrative flow and avoid breaking immersion in the story being told.		# Tale articles — which contain in-universe storylines — may include Infoboxes, and some already do. However, it is widely agreed in the Community that Infoboxes are best left ''out'' of Tale pages to preserve narrative flow and avoid breaking immersion in the story being told.

LordSkorne7 at 21:08, May 13, 2025

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	== What ''Doesn't'' Need an Infobox? ==		== What ''Doesn't'' Need an Infobox? ==
	Two major page types are generally recommended to avoid using an Infobox as a narrative framing device:		Two major page types are generally recommended to avoid using an Infobox as a narrative framing device:


	# Scope-specific META pages — such as a Scope’s Landing Page, Lexica, Index, or Timeline — should avoid Infoboxes, as they can distract from the core content of the page. These pages are meant to present foundational information about the Scope and benefit from a clean, uninterrupted layout.		# Scope-specific META pages — such as a Scope’s Landing Page, Lexica, Index, or Timeline — should avoid Infoboxes, as they can distract from the core content of the page. These pages are meant to present foundational information about the Scope and benefit from a clean, uninterrupted layout.

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	Avoid overloading the Infobox with excessive or redundant information. The goal is to provide a clear, high-level '''snapshot''' — not to replicate the full article within a sidebar.<blockquote>'''Important:''' An Infobox is a '''reference tool''', not the article itself. Use it to summarize, not to explain.{{Centered headers}}</blockquote>		Avoid overloading the Infobox with excessive or redundant information. The goal is to provide a clear, high-level '''snapshot''' — not to replicate the full article within a sidebar.<blockquote>'''Important:''' An Infobox is a '''reference tool''', not the article itself. Use it to summarize, not to explain.{{Centered headers}}</blockquote>

	== What Needs an Infobox? ==		== What ''Needs'' an Infobox? ==
	Technically speaking, no article ''requires'' an Infobox. However, as you’ve likely already noticed, most articles contain an Infobox of some kind.		Technically speaking, no article ''requires'' an Infobox. However, as you’ve likely already noticed, most articles contain an Infobox of some kind.

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	If you're looking for a definitive list of what types of content should have an Infobox, a good rule of thumb is this: if the article is written for worldbuilding purposes — such as a planet, nation, character, or species — then including an Infobox is highly recommended. A unique Infobox template is available for each of these respective types.		If you're looking for a definitive list of what types of content should have an Infobox, a good rule of thumb is this: if the article is written for worldbuilding purposes — such as a planet, nation, character, or species — then including an Infobox is highly recommended. A unique Infobox template is available for each of these respective types.

	== What Doesn't Need an Infobox? ==		== What ''Doesn't'' Need an Infobox? ==
	Two major page types are generally recommended to avoid using an Infobox as a narrative framing device:		Two major page types are generally recommended to avoid using an Infobox as a narrative framing device:

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	If you're looking for a definitive list of what types of content should have an Infobox, a good rule of thumb is this: if the article is written for worldbuilding purposes — such as a planet, nation, character, or species — then including an Infobox is highly recommended. A unique Infobox template is available for each of these respective types.		If you're looking for a definitive list of what types of content should have an Infobox, a good rule of thumb is this: if the article is written for worldbuilding purposes — such as a planet, nation, character, or species — then including an Infobox is highly recommended. A unique Infobox template is available for each of these respective types.

			== What Doesn't Need an Infobox? ==
			Two major page types are generally recommended to avoid using an Infobox as a narrative framing device:

			# Scope-specific META pages — such as a Scope’s Landing Page, Lexica, Index, or Timeline — should avoid Infoboxes, as they can distract from the core content of the page. These pages are meant to present foundational information about the Scope and benefit from a clean, uninterrupted layout.
			# Tale articles — which contain in-universe storylines — may include Infoboxes, and some already do. However, it is widely agreed in the Community that Infoboxes are best left ''out'' of Tale pages to preserve narrative flow and avoid breaking immersion in the story being told.