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Editing Guide

Everything you need to know to create and edit articles on the Shadow Slave Wiki.

Getting Started

The Shadow Slave Wiki supports two editing modes:

  • Visual Editor — A rich WYSIWYG editor (like Notion) with a toolbar and slash commands
  • Markdown Editor — Full control with raw markdown syntax

Switch between them at any time using the toggle in the editor toolbar.


Visual Editor

The visual editor provides a full WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) experience. Start typing and use the toolbar or slash commands to format content.

Toolbar

The toolbar at the top gives you quick access to:

Tool Description
Bold / Italic / Underline Text formatting
Strikethrough / Highlight Additional emphasis
H2 / H3 Section headings
Bullet / Numbered List Lists
Quote Blockquotes and character dialogue
Code Block Formatted code snippets
Divider Horizontal rule separators
Table Insert data tables
Link Add hyperlinks
Image Upload or insert images (with artist credit for fanart)
Reference Cite a chapter or source — inserts a numbered footnote
Undo / Redo History navigation

Slash Commands

Type / anywhere in the editor to open the command menu:

  • /heading — Insert a heading (H2, H3, H4)
  • /bullet — Bullet list
  • /numbered — Numbered list
  • /quote — Blockquote
  • /system — System Message (Spell notification block)
  • /divider — Horizontal separator
  • /table — Insert a 3x3 table
  • /code — Code block
  • /image — Upload or insert an image
  • /reference — Cite a chapter or source

References & Citations

You can cite chapters and sources at any point in your article:

  1. Place your cursor where you want the reference marker
  2. Click the book icon in the toolbar or type /reference
  3. Enter the source (e.g., "Chapter 636", "Volume 3, Chapter 12")
  4. Optionally add a URL

A numbered marker like [1] will appear inline, and a References section is automatically generated at the bottom of the article listing all sources.

Tip: The Character Sheet also supports per-field references — every stat, ability, and attribute can cite its source chapter.

Images & Fanart

Click the image icon in the toolbar or type /image to:

  • Upload — Drag and drop or browse to upload an image (stored on Cloudflare R2)
  • From URL — Paste an external image URL

When uploading fanart, you can credit the original artist with:

  • Artist name
  • Profile link (Instagram, Twitter/X, Reddit, Pinterest, TikTok)

Bubble Toolbar

When you select text in the visual editor, a floating toolbar appears above your selection with quick formatting options: bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, highlight, link, and heading conversion.

Character Sheet

For character pages (and other system types like Memories, Echoes, Shadows), the editor includes a Character Sheet panel:

  • Click "Add Sheet" in the sidebar to add a configurable sheet
  • Drag and drop sections to reorder them
  • Add/remove sections from the catalog (Core Fields, Progress Bars, Attributes, Aspect, Abilities, Flaw, etc.)
  • Every field has a reference input (Ch.) to cite where the data comes from
  • The sheet is saved as structured data and renders as the purple System Window on the wiki page

Profile Image

At the top of the Character Sheet editor, you can add a profile image:

  • Paste an image URL for the character
  • Credit the original artist with their name and profile link
  • The image appears at the top of the System Window on the wiki page with an artist credit overlay

Page Templates

When creating a new article, choose a template to get started quickly. Templates pre-fill content structure and optionally add a Character Sheet.


Markdown Syntax

If you prefer the raw markdown editor, here's the syntax reference:

Text Formatting

Syntax Result
**bold** bold
*italic* italic
***bold italic*** bold italic
~~strikethrough~~ strikethrough
\inline code`` inline code

Headings

## Section Heading (H2)
### Subsection (H3)
#### Sub-subsection (H4)

Use H2 for main sections, H3 for subsections. The article title is automatically H1.

Links

Wiki links — Link to other wiki articles:

[[Sunny]]
[[Shadow King|Sunny]]
[Sunny](/wiki/sunny)

External links:

[Shadow Slave Novel](https://example.com)

Lists

- Unordered item
- Another item
  - Nested item

1. First item
2. Second item

Blockquotes

> "I see... I see now. I understand."
> — Aidre to Solvane

"I see... I see now. I understand." — Aidre to Solvane

System Messages

For Spell notifications:

> **[Awakening]** You have received a boon...

> **[Aspect]** Shadow Dance — an aspect of...

[Awakening] You have received a boon...

The visual editor's /system command handles this automatically.

Tables

| Rank | Class | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dormant | Sleeper | First awakening |
| Awakened | Ascended | Second core |
Rank Class Description
Dormant Sleeper First awakening
Awakened Ascended Second core

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut Action
Ctrl+B Bold
Ctrl+I Italic
Ctrl+U Underline
Ctrl+K Insert link
Ctrl+Z Undo
Ctrl+Shift+Z Redo
/ Slash commands (visual editor)

Best Practices

  1. Use templates — Start with a page template to maintain consistency
  2. Add a Character Sheet — Every character, creature, and memory should have structured data
  3. Cite your sources — Use the reference tool to cite specific chapters
  4. Link to other articles — Use [[wiki links]] to connect related pages
  5. Credit fanart — Always credit the artist when uploading fan artwork
  6. Pick categories — Assign relevant categories so articles are discoverable
  7. Use system message blocks — For Spell text, Aspect/Flaw descriptions
  8. Preview before submitting — Switch to the wiki page to check how it looks

Inline Quick-Edit

On any wiki page, staff members can quick-edit the System Window directly:

  • Click "Quick Edit" below the System Window card
  • Edit any field value inline — name, rank, class, or add new fields
  • Save changes instantly without opening the full editor

For more complex changes (reordering sections, editing the article body), use the full editor via the Edit button in the article header.


Edit Review Process

  • Staff (admin/moderator) edits are published immediately
  • Contributor edits are submitted for review and appear in the admin edit queue
  • Reviewers can approve, reject with feedback, or request changes
  • All edits are tracked in the article's History page

Viewing Diffs

Click on any edit in:

  • Your Profile → "Your Contributions" — see your past edits and their review status
  • Article History → click any revision to see the full diff

The diff view shows a line-by-line comparison with green additions and red removals, similar to GitHub. You can also switch between the diff, proposed content, and current version.