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h3. Introduction

> While in [advanced mode], you will see a lot of funny punctuation. Usually, you can switch to [simple mode] and keep editing. Otherwise, you can use the *toolbar* to take care of basic formatting.

>> http:base/images/docs/Edit-Toolbar.png

> Alternatively, you can learn more by reading the [Edit tips|http:index.cgi?action=refcard], which is available just above the toolbar.

>> http:base/images/docs/Edit-Edit_tips.png

> However, there are some functionality not available from the toolbar or not described in the Edit tips. This page outlines those features.

h3. Linking

> To *make a link* to another page in this workspace, put {{[square brackets]}} around a word or phrase. You can make a link to a page that you wish to create. When you click on the link, the page will be created.

> To *make a link to an attachment* on a page, e.g. proposal.pdf, type {{{}}file: proposal.pdf{{}}}.

>> To make a link to *an attachment on another page*, type {{{}}file: {{[page name]}} proposal.pdf{{}}}. To make a link to *an attachment on a page in another workspace*, type {{{}}file: workspacename {{[page name]}} proposal.pdf{{}}}.

> To *include an image* on a page, upload it on the Attachments tab, then link as {{{}}image: photo.jpg{{}}}.

> To *include an image from another page*, type {{{}}image: {{[page name]}} photo.jpg{{}}}.

> To *include an image from another workspace*, type {{{}}image: workspacename {{[page name]}} photo.jpg{{}}}.

> To *link to a page in another workspace*, type {{{}}link: workspacename {{[page name]}}{{}}}.

> To *make a link to a weblog* in a workspace, e.g. Socialtext Weblog, type {{{}}weblog: Socialtext Weblog{{}}}.
>> To make a link to *a weblog in another workspace*, type {{{weblog: workspacename; Socialtext Weblog}}}.

> To *make a link to a category* in a workspace, e.g. Meeting Notes, type {{{}}category: Meeting Notes{{}}}.

> To *make a link to a category in another workspace*, type {{{category: workspacename; Meeting Notes}}}.

h3. Pre-formatted text

> To mark a block of text as *pre-formatted* so it appears without formatting characters being interpreted, use

.pre
 .pre
 This text is preformatted:

 Subtotal of Items:    $252.72
 Shipping & Handling:    14.45
                       -------
 Total for this Order: $267.17
 .pre
.pre

> To keep text from being formatted in the middle of a line, use double braces:

.pre
{{*this text is not bold*}}
.pre

> To mark a block of text to *display as HTML*, use

.pre
{html}
<a href="http://www.socialtext.com">Socialtext</a>
{html}
.pre

h3. Tables

> To make a table, use the vertical bar ("|") character to mark cells:
.pre
| Language | *1* | *2* |
| English | one | two |
| Deutsch | eins | zwei |
.pre

| Language | *1* | *2* |
| English | one | two |
| Deutsch | eins | zwei |

You can include formatting (*bold*, _italic_) and links inside table cells.

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