wikicode
Wikicode refers to the simplified markup language used for editing and creating content on wiki platforms, most notably Wikipedia. It enables users to format text, insert links, add images, and structure articles through a series of standardized syntax and tags. Wikicode is designed to be accessible to users with varying levels of technical expertise, allowing collaborative editing and content management.
The syntax of wikicode includes basic formatting elements such as double apostrophes for italics (' '' ') and triple
Wikicode operates behind the scenes of wiki editors that provide WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You
While wikicode originated on Wikipedia, its principles and syntax are adopted by numerous other wiki-based platforms.