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| <pre>~~~~</pre> | | <pre>~~~~</pre> | ||
| <code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}: | | <code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}:Schaidez<nowiki>|</nowiki>Schaidez]] 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC)</code> | ||
| [[{{ns:2}}: | | [[{{ns:2}}:Schaidez|Schaidez]] 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC) | ||
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| Signature alone | | Signature alone | ||
| <pre>~~~</pre> | | <pre>~~~</pre> | ||
| <code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}: | | <code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}:Schaidez<nowiki>|</nowiki>Schaidez]]</code> | ||
| [[{{ns:2}}: | | [[{{ns:2}}:Schaidez|Schaidez]] | ||
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| Timestamp alone | | Timestamp alone | ||
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The common format to type a signature – two hyphens (or a long dash) followed by four tildes (<code>-- '''<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>'''</code></>) – is derived from the computer network Usenet, where two hyphens mark a signature block. | The common format to type a signature – two hyphens (or a long dash) followed by four tildes (<code>-- '''<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>'''</code></>) – is derived from the computer network Usenet, where two hyphens mark a signature block. | ||
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The actual signature string, the tildes, automatically get substituted with username (linked to the appropriate user page) and timestamp (time/date), when you save a signed edit. This helps other users to follow the chronological order of discussions, and to identify the author of a particular comment. | The actual signature string, the tildes, automatically get substituted with username (linked to the appropriate user page) and timestamp (time/date), when you save a signed edit. This helps other users to follow the chronological order of discussions, and to identify the author of a particular comment. | ||
The username part is controlled by the message [[MediaWiki:Signature]] | The username part is controlled by the message [[MediaWiki:Signature]], or [[MediaWiki:Signature-anon]] for users not logged-in. | ||
<code>$1</code> on those messages get substituted by the user name editing the page, and <code>$2</code> with either the user name, or a custom signature as specified in Help:Preferences | <code>$1</code> on those messages get substituted by the user name editing the page, and <code>$2</code> with either the user name, or a custom signature as specified in [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Preferences| Help:Preferences]. | ||
If the user enables raw signatures in preferences, the contents of the custom signature is used directly. | If the user enables raw signatures in preferences, the contents of the custom signature is used directly. | ||
Signatures do not work in edit summaries (they do not translate from <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>there), but of course there would be no need to use this in an edit summary. The date and your user name are recorded and displayed against edits anyway. | |||
Signatures do not work in edit summaries (they do not translate from <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki | |||
Note that timestamps are currently formatted by default and saved according to the default locale conventions (language, script, date and time format) used on each wiki, and '''not''' according to the conventions of your current preferred language. | Note that timestamps are currently formatted by default and saved according to the default locale conventions (language, script, date and time format) used on each wiki, and '''not''' according to the conventions of your current preferred language. | ||
== Customized signatures == | == Customized signatures == | ||
Registered users can customize their signature (the text displayed on the link pointing to your username) by changing the field "{{int:yournick}}" in their [ | Registered users can customize their signature (the text displayed on the link pointing to your username) by changing the field "{{int:yournick}}" in their [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Preferences| preferences]. By default, anything you enter there will be wrapped with <code><nowiki>[[ ]]</nowiki></code>. To use a special linking (without this automatic link), you have to enable “Raw signatures.” Then you can add Wiki markup and also HTML (as far as allowed on the wiki) as you like, but the maximum length is 255 characters. Please note that striking signatures are often disliked by other users. | ||
Note that if you customize your signature, you should avoid displaying the identity of another unrelated user account, unless you also own this account or are explicitly authorized by this user: the link should unambiguously point to '''your''' effective user page or talk page on the local wiki. | Note that if you customize your signature, you should avoid displaying the identity of another unrelated user account, unless you also own this account or are explicitly authorized by this user: the link should unambiguously point to '''your''' effective user page or talk page on the local wiki. | ||
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Resulting signature display (generated by four tildes) | Resulting signature display (generated by four tildes) | ||
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| Embedding the dashes in the signature | | Embedding the dashes in the signature | ||
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<code>-- <nowiki>[[</nowiki> | <code>-- <nowiki>[[</nowiki>Schaidez|Schaidez]]</code> | ||
| -- [[{{ns:2}}: | | -- [[{{ns:2}}:Schaidez|Schaidez]] 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC) | ||
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| Adapting the displayed username to your convenience | | Adapting the displayed username to your convenience | ||
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<code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}: | <code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}:User:Schaidez| Sonia]]</code> | ||
| [[{{ns:2}}: | | [[{{ns:2}}:Schaidez|Sonia]] 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC) | ||
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| Adding a talk page link | | Adding a talk page link | ||
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<code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}: | <code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}:Schaidez|Schaidez]] (<nowiki>[[</nowiki>Schaidez|talk]])</code> | ||
| [[{{ns:2}}: | | [[{{ns:2}}:Schaidez|Schaidez]] ([[{{ns:3}}:Schaidez|talk]]) 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC) | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:11, 11 January 2017
Users can easily sign their posts at the end of a comment. Signing is normally done on Talk Pages only, not on conjointly written articles.
Default signature options
There are three default options. Four tildes are standard (full signature). Typing three tildes results in a username-only signature (without timestamp). Typing five tildes results in a pure timestamp (without username).
| Function | Wiki markup (replaced when saving) | Resulting wiki code | Resulting display |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature plus timestamp< | ~~~~ |
[[User:Schaidez|Schaidez]] 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
|
Schaidez 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC) |
| Signature alone | ~~~ |
[[User:Schaidez|Schaidez]]
|
Schaidez |
| Timestamp alone | ~~~~~ |
12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
|
12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC) |
The common format to type a signature – two hyphens (or a long dash) followed by four tildes (-- ~~~~</>) – is derived from the computer network Usenet, where two hyphens mark a signature block.
Clicking on the signature button will add two hyphens alongside the signature (--~~~~).
The actual signature string, the tildes, automatically get substituted with username (linked to the appropriate user page) and timestamp (time/date), when you save a signed edit. This helps other users to follow the chronological order of discussions, and to identify the author of a particular comment.
The username part is controlled by the message MediaWiki:Signature, or MediaWiki:Signature-anon for users not logged-in.
$1 on those messages get substituted by the user name editing the page, and $2 with either the user name, or a custom signature as specified in Help:Preferences.
If the user enables raw signatures in preferences, the contents of the custom signature is used directly.
Signatures do not work in edit summaries (they do not translate from ~~~~there), but of course there would be no need to use this in an edit summary. The date and your user name are recorded and displayed against edits anyway.
Note that timestamps are currently formatted by default and saved according to the default locale conventions (language, script, date and time format) used on each wiki, and not according to the conventions of your current preferred language.
Customized signatures
Registered users can customize their signature (the text displayed on the link pointing to your username) by changing the field "New signature:" in their preferences. By default, anything you enter there will be wrapped with [[ ]]. To use a special linking (without this automatic link), you have to enable “Raw signatures.” Then you can add Wiki markup and also HTML (as far as allowed on the wiki) as you like, but the maximum length is 255 characters. Please note that striking signatures are often disliked by other users.
Note that if you customize your signature, you should avoid displaying the identity of another unrelated user account, unless you also own this account or are explicitly authorized by this user: the link should unambiguously point to your effective user page or talk page on the local wiki.
However, changing your signature will not override the username that is recorded in page histories.
Some wikis may also have defined a restricting policy about the usage of external links or images in signatures.
Look at the policies documented and on enforced your local wiki about user accounts and identities.
If you enable “Raw signatures” but don't add any customized signature string, you'll sign with your unlinked username.
The most common customizations are the following:
Purpose Raw signature Resulting signature display (generated by four tildes)| Embedding the dashes in the signature |
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-- Schaidez 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC) |
| Adapting the displayed username to your convenience |
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Sonia 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC) |
| Adding a talk page link |
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Schaidez (talk) 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC) |