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Namespaces refer to each different type, or perhaps "class" of page that exists on the wiki. Each has unique properties and quirks that define its identity, and how it interacts with others.
The namespace of a given page is easily identifiable by the prefix in the title (with the principal exception of the mainspace, which has none). For an explanation and example of each, here is a helpful key:
Complete list of namespaces
Namespace | Purpose | Example |
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(main) | All articles about Cars | Lightning McQueen |
Talk
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Discussion pages that correspond to each mainspace article, where users may discuss edits and proposals concerning the relevant page | Talk:Mater |
User
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Each user has their own personal userpage - see Pixar Cars Wiki:Userspace for details and policies. A userpage can also serve as the base for additional sub-pages. | User:RodRedlineM1 |
User talk
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See Talk , but for userpages - Every user also has one of these, which can be used for free and open discussion with any other user. Our wiki currently uses the Message Wall format, so any User talk link will lead there.
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User talk:RodRedlineM1 |
Pixar Cars Wiki
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Pages devoted to the Pixar Cars Wiki itself: Often covering guidelines, policies, and other information about the wiki's goals, history, and administration. | Pixar Cars Wiki:About |
Pixar Cars Wiki talk
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See Talk , but for Pixar Cars Wiki pages
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Pixar Cars Wiki talk:Manual of Style |
File
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Houses each image, video, and audio sample. A file page also displays licensing information for its respective upload. | File:LightningTent.jpg |
File talk
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See Talk , but for files
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File talk:Site-favicon.ico |
MediaWiki
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System pages that control the functions and appearance of the site itself. Only administrators can edit them, but any user may offer or discuss suggestions on the corresponding talk page. | MediaWiki:Common.css |
MediaWiki talk
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See Talk , but for MediaWiki pages
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MediaWiki talk:Sitenotice |
Template
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Pages that can be transcluded into others via use of {{curly braces}}. | Template:Mattel-cars |
Template talk
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See Talk , but for MediaWiki pages
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Template talk:Delete |
Help
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Documentation pages, designed as a resource for new and returning users to learn more about editing the wiki. | Help:Editing guidelines |
Help talk
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See Talk , but for help pages
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Help talk:Directory |
Category
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The base of a category, typically with a brief description of its purpose, as well as sorting of appropriate sub-categories. | Category:Dinoco |
Category talk
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See Talk , but for category pages
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Category talk:Articles pending deletion |