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The '''Manual of Style''' (abbreviated as '''MoS''' or '''MOS''') is the style guide for all articles on the ''Kingdom Hearts'' Wiki. This page covers general formatting and grammar rules to be used on the wiki. Additional policies and pages, which are cross-referenced here, provide specific guidance on specific topics such as image and media use. The goal and purpose of the Manual of Style is to make using the ''Kingdom Hearts'' Wiki easier and more intuitive. It promotes clarity and cohesion and helps editors write articles with a consistent and precise language, layout, and format. | The '''Manual of Style''' (abbreviated as '''MoS''' or '''MOS''') is the style guide for all articles on the ''Kingdom Hearts'' Wiki. This page covers general formatting and grammar rules to be used on the wiki. Additional policies and pages, which are cross-referenced here, provide specific guidance on specific topics such as image and media use. The goal and purpose of the Manual of Style is to make using the ''Kingdom Hearts'' Wiki easier and more intuitive. It promotes clarity and cohesion and helps editors write articles with a consistent and precise language, layout, and format. | ||
The ''Kingdom Hearts Wiki'' uses American English as the official standard and language for writing articles, as it is the form of English used in the games. Therefore, all grammar and punctuation in articles should follow American English conventions. There is one exception: this wiki will use the {{w|British English|U.K.}}'s rules for punctuation, otherwise known as ''logical punctuation'', in which all punctuation marks are | The ''Kingdom Hearts Wiki'' uses American English as the official standard and language for writing articles, as it is the form of English used in the games. Therefore, all grammar and punctuation in articles should follow American English conventions. There is one exception: this wiki will use the {{w|British English|U.K.}}'s rules for punctuation, otherwise known as ''logical punctuation'', in which all punctuation marks are placed inside the quotation marks if they are part of the quoted material and outside if they are not. | ||
Should exceptions occur, these should be discussed in the article's talk page. Changes to the Manual of Style should be discussed on the Manual's talk page. | Should exceptions occur, these should be discussed in the article's talk page. Changes to the Manual of Style should be discussed on the Manual's talk page. | ||
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*'''Story''' – The detailed and complete plot of the game | *'''Story''' – The detailed and complete plot of the game | ||
*'''Gameplay''' - a summary of the game's gameplay, especially new gameplay elements. | *'''Gameplay''' - a summary of the game's gameplay, especially new gameplay elements. | ||
*'''Worlds and Characters''' – A list | *'''Worlds and Characters''' – A list of all the characters in the game, divided by the world they appear or reside in. | ||
*'''Trivia''' - Real world references etc. | *'''Trivia''' - Real world references etc. | ||
*'''External links''' - Links to official websites. | *'''External links''' - Links to official websites. | ||