How To Use MediaWiki VisualEditor

What is VisualEditor? The VisualEditor extension allows for editing pages as rich content (WYSIWYG) rather than using wiki markup. Editing in the visual editor is very similar to the editing in any office application, like Word or Writer.

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Published on Thursday, 27 October 2022

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What is VisualEditor?

The VisualEditor extension allows for editing pages as rich content (WYSIWYG) rather than using wiki markup. Editing in the visual editor is very similar to the editing in any office application, like Word or Writer.

The main MediaWiki Visual Editor toolbar looks like this:

Formatting with VisualEditor

You can:

• make text bold or italic,
• create bulleted or numbered lists,
• define headings level,
• create tables

Linking using VisualEditor

You can:

• insert footnotes / references,
• insert links to wiki pages or external URLs,
• insert templates, images

Management with VisualEdutor

You can:

• manage page categories and settings,
• switch between visual and source editors

Automatic Citations using VisualEditor

You can also pull citations directly from the internet, though this requires additional setup and the Cite extension. For more details on using the Cite extension, check out our other blog post.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we hope that this blog has provided you with valuable insights into how to utilize Media Wiki Visual Editor. As you delve further into your journey with MediaWiki, we encourage you to explore our other blogs that cover a range of topics related to this powerful platform, along with an article on how to install VisualEditor and alternative you can use.

We are here to assist you every step of the way. If you require any further assistance, have questions, or need professional MediaWiki support, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team of experts is eager to provide you with the guidance and expertise you need to make the most out of your MediaWiki experience.