Before You Edit

If you have a desire to contribute to this wiki but are overwhelmed on how to begin editing, this guide is the right place for you! This page provides information on the basics of editing (using editing tools, adding pages, etc.) and will progress to more advanced topics (such as conventions for specific pages) to address editors of all skill levels.

Each topic can be expanded or collapsed by clicking on the [Expand] or [Collapse] text, so that you can learn at your own pace. For those who have trouble with eyesight, it is recommended to use a text-to-speech tool such as Speechify to provide an auditory experience.

Feel free to leave a message on any Wiki Staff's profile if you have any questions while editing!

## Basics

This section will cover the basics of this wiki, including how to use editing tools, definitions for functions on the wiki, and more.

### Definitions

There may be terminology which is unfamiliar to new editors on this page and across the wiki, some of which are defined below:

* **Pages** are places on the wiki that provide information on different topics, such as mascots, games, etc.
* **Infoboxes** display information on the right side of pages. They provide dates, item IDs, prices, and other useful information.
* **IDs** are numbers that the *Club Penguin Journey* uses to identify igloos, items, rooms, etc.
* **Editing** is the act of modifying pages to correct grammar mistakes, incorrect information, etc.
* **Party Interfaces** are user interfaces that allow players to collect items during parties.

### Broken Links

Broken links are links to pages or photos that have not been created yet. They can be found on existing pages, and will appear red. Clicking on broken links allow users to create pages and upload photos, which is recommended over doing so manually. Here is what a broken link looks like along with where you can find them:

* Photos: Click me
* Pages: Click me

### Editing Tools

Fandom, which is the platform that allows this wiki to happen, allows users to edit pages in two ways: using "Visual Editor," and "Source Editor." Click [Expand] to learn more about each tool.

*Visual Editor*

Visual editor is useful when you want to see what the wiki page will look like as you edit it. Once you click on "edit," you will be shown a visual, editable interface of what the page looks like:

From there, you can use the options up top to edit the page however you would like:

*Source Editor*

Source editor is useful if you wish to modify the content of the Wikitext directly. This is necessary for when infobox's are added, or when specific formatting is required (such as copy and pasting Wikitext from existing pages), among other purposes.

To access source editor, click on the three dots by the "edit" button:

Then click on "edit source":

*Toggling Between Each Editor*

While editing, you can also switch the editor you are using. To do so, click on the drop down by the three dots:

## Conventions to Follow

This wiki follows a set of conventions which help to keep it organized. Observe each category below:

### Photos

* All photos must be uploaded in .png format. Any .jpg or .webp files will be deleted.
* Be sure that, when applicable (such as with items or icons), all photos have no backgrounds to them and are uploaded in the highest quality.

## Creating Pages

Since each page is created differently, observe the steps for creating different types of pages below by clicking [Expand] beneath each section:

### Pin Pages

Creating and editing pin pages is a matter of copying existing pin pages, pasting them to new ones, and changing some details. Observe the following steps below:

**1) New Pin**

When a new pin comes out, you'll want to update the Pins page to give yourself access to broken page and photo links, as well as provide any information about the pin that could be important.

To begin, copy the code from source editor and paste it below what you copied:

Then, change details about the pin, such as the name of files, date it released/got removed, and where to find it in the code you pasted. Don't forget to update the number of pins that have been released on the top of the page and add the removal date for the previous pin.

**2) Updating Previous Pin Page**

Before creating a pin page for the new pin, you will need to visit the previous week's pin page and edit some information. The below picture describes what you will need to change:

**3) Create Pin Page**

Once you uploaded a photo of the pin using the broken photo link, and have checked to make sure the pin's information is correct, create a pin page using the broken page link.

**4) Copy + Paste**

Visit an existing pin page (such as this), then go to source editor and copy all the code in source editor (by pressing CONTROL + C on your keyboard). Then, create a new pin page from broken page links on Pins, and paste the code into it.

**5) Change Details**

Use the Pins page as a reference for the information you need to change. Ensure that all dates, photo names and item IDs are updated for the pin you want to display on the page itself.

**6) Upload Photos**

With the newly created broken photo links, upload the necessary photos. Be sure that the player card image has no blue background and prominently displays the pin. For the pin location photo, use *Club Penguin Journey's* screenshot feature to screenshot the room with the pin. Ensure that the room mentioned in the photo caption matches the one shown in the photo.

**7) Updating Room Pages**

Be sure that you update the page of the room where the pin was hidden. Room pages contain a list of pins that were previously hidden there.

### Catalog Pages

Catalog pages must be created a certain way so that they remain consistent. To create catalog pages properly, follow the steps below:

**1) Copy + Paste**

Copy the text of an existing catalog page (such as Penguin Style Beta) and paste it to a new one (using source editor). Be sure that the title is correct, with the catalog name coming first and the month name after.

**2) Change Details**

Before working on the item tables, edit the information shown in the catalog info box and description, similar to how you would with pins. Be sure that the dates, titles, and whether the catalog is available are correct.

**3) Delete Table Information**

Delete information from each item table in **source editor** so that it looks like this:

Ensure that the code for all item categories (head items, neck items, etc.) are shown on the page.

**4) Adding Items**

When adding items to item tables, the order in which they are put in is determined by the order they appear in the catalog. Observe the diagram below:

As the diagram shows, start from the top of the left page and add each item to their respective category on the way down. Once you've made it to the bottom of the first page, start from the top of the right page and repeat this process. This same pattern applies to secrets as well. **Go through all the visible items first, then add the secret ones after.**

If you are unsure about which item belongs in which category, consult the Club Penguin Wiki as it contains up to date information for all items.

### Party Pages

Party Pages are more complex to create since parties may release several items and decorated rooms. However, they are important historical events in *Club Penguin Journey.* Follow the steps below on how you can contribute to party pages:

**1) Update the Parties Page**

Similar to creating pin pages, start by updating the Parties page so that the most recent party is displayed on the bottom of the table. Use source editor to copy and paste the information from the previous party and delete/revise any information that is not relevant. Ensure that any and all items you add to the party table are in alphabetical order.

**2) Upload Party Banner and Create Party Page**

After you download the party banner shown in the #announcements channel on the Club Penguin Journey Discord Server and have uploaded it using the broken photo link, create the party page by using the broken page link you made.

**3) Copy + Paste**

Visit an existing party page, then go to source editor and copy all the code contained in it (by pressing CONTROL + A, then CONTROL + C on your keyboard). Then, paste that code onto your new party page.

**4) Change Details**

Changing details on party pages is different from other pages. You will need to make sure that all rooms decorated for the party are accounted for **(listed alphabetically)**, and that any party catalogs (such as party interfaces, clothing catalogs, etc.) are included in the "Party Catalogs" section. These sections are not contained in other pages.

Items released during a party are listed by date, alphabetically, in the "Free Items" category. It is also important to note that items released from a party interface during a party are listed on party interface pages, not on the party page itself. See Beta Party Interface for a reference.

Change all dates, names, titles, and other information that is not relevant to the party page you created. **It is advised to ignore the "stamp" and "music" sections of party pages as those require more experience with wiki editing.**

**5) Upload Photos**

Upload photos for all rooms decorated during the party using the broken photo links you created.

**6) Update Party Page**

Update the party page as new items/catalogs/rooms are released.

## Additional Things to Consider

* Background pages require different photos to be uploaded. You will need to make sure that the infobox photo displays the full background without the penguin, and that the gallery photos (shown at the bottom of the page) have the correct background icon AND background with the penguin in it.
* End dates for parties and events may be later than the CPJ staff team announced. Make sure that such dates match when the parties/events truly started and ended.

## References

1. ↑ https://community.fandom.com/wiki/Help:Infoboxes
2. ↑ https://wikis.fandom.com/wiki/Wikitext
3. ↑ https://clubpenguin.fandom.com/wiki/Club\_Penguin\_Wiki