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Want to find something to work on? Check the [[:Category:Priority translation|Priority translations category]]. | |||
== Principles for translation == | == Principles for translation == | ||
* Is the page going to get major changes in the future? If so, maybe finish writing it before you tag it for translation. | * Is the page going to get major changes in the future? If so, maybe finish writing it before you tag it for translation. | ||
* Has the page not been updated for over a month? Check by clicking on "View History" and ask about it in the discord channel before starting translation! | |||
* If the content inside the <code><nowiki><translate></nowiki></code><code><nowiki></translate></nowiki></code> doesn't need to be translated, ''don't put it inside the tags''. Better to have multiple sets of translation tags than one massive one that creates future problems. | * If the content inside the <code><nowiki><translate></nowiki></code><code><nowiki></translate></nowiki></code> doesn't need to be translated, ''don't put it inside the tags''. Better to have multiple sets of translation tags than one massive one that creates future problems. | ||
* "Maintenance" tags (categories, navboxes) should not be inside the translate tags. | * "Maintenance" tags (categories, navboxes) should not be inside the translate tags. | ||
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For tackling specific formatting issues in wikitext and how they interact with the translate tags, see [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Extension:Translate/Page_translation_administration#Markup_examples this guide on MediaWiki]. When translating a page that uses translatable templates, do not include them within the <code><nowiki><translate></nowiki></code> tags. | For tackling specific formatting issues in wikitext and how they interact with the translate tags, see [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Extension:Translate/Page_translation_administration#Markup_examples this guide on MediaWiki]. When translating a page that uses translatable templates, do not include them within the <code><nowiki><translate></nowiki></code> tags. | ||
Want other editors to know this page is not only ready for translation, but of the absolute ''highest'' translatability? Use the [[Template:Priority translation|priority translation template]]. | |||
=== How to update translations === | === How to update translations === | ||
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If in doubt, don't hesitate to ask in the discords wiki-and-translation channel for help! | If in doubt, don't hesitate to ask in the discords wiki-and-translation channel for help! | ||
== How to translate templates == | == How to translate templates == |