Help:Articles

''This page is intended to provide a "fast link" to page creation for "blank" or "person" articles. Select an "input box" to to create an article corresponding to different standard formats. Before creating your first page, however, READ THIS FIRST for additional information on page creation, including information on page name conventions, as well as information on other methods of creating articles.''

 Blank Format (When you just need a blank "piece of paper".) For Person Article Titles Use the form First Middle-if-known Last (YOB-YOD) NO Spaces between dates, use "c", "bef" and "aft" to condition the dates.

Simple Format (When all you want is to jot down basic data, with little or no extras) Standard Format (When you want something more than just basic stuff, plus an explanation) Boxed Format (Standard format but with some of the information in boxes) Research Format (When you want the full research layout, but none of the explanation) Infobox Layout (When you want to a page layout similar to the Wikipedia biography infobox style) 

Any article created with one of these templates can be modified to meet specific needs. If you find yourself having to modify many articles to meet your requirement, consider creating a template of your own. (Check Forum:Help desk for help with this if you wish).