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Your '''signature''' is your linked username followed by your talk page link, today's date, and the current time. Signatures are generally only for use on discussion pages (like <code>Talk:</code>, Admin noticeboard, or Community portal pages). Don't place your signature in ordinary wiki articles that display game information.
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Users can easily '''sign''' their posts at the end of a comment. Signing is normally done on [[Help:Talk pages|talk pages]] only, not on conjointly written articles.
  
   
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When you leave a new comment on a discussion page, always add your signature to the end of the comment by using four tildes: <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>
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== Default signature options ==
  
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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).
  
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These four tildes are a special code that will automatically be replaced with your username and a timestamp when you save your edit.
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<div style="font-size:150%">'''Example:'''</div>
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<div style="border:1px #bbb solid; padding:5px 10px 10px 10px; overflow:auto;">
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Typing this:
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: <code>Hello world! <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>
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Becomes this (default):
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: Hello world! [[User:{{CURRENTUSER}}|{{CURRENTUSER}}]] ([[User talk:{{CURRENTUSER}}|talk]]) {{CURRENTTIME}}, {{CURRENTDAY}} {{CURRENTMONTHABBREV}} {{CURRENTYEAR}} (UTC)
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</div>
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== Other signature codes ==
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There are three default options. Four tildes are standard, for a full signature. Typing three tildes results in a username-only signature (without timestamp). Typing five tildes results in a pure timestamp (without username).
   
 
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<code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}:Username|Username]] 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC)</code>
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<code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}:{{CURRENTUSER}}|{{CURRENTUSER}}]] (<nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:3}}:{{CURRENTUSER}}|talk<nowiki>]]</nowiki>) {{CURRENTTIME}}, {{CURRENTDAY}} {{CURRENTMONTHABBREV}} {{CURRENTYEAR}} (UTC)</code>
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| [[{{ns:2}}:{{CURRENTUSER}}|{{CURRENTUSER}}]] ([[{{ns:2}}:{{CURRENTUSER}}|talk]]) {{CURRENTTIME}}, {{CURRENTDAY}} {{CURRENTMONTHABBREV}} {{CURRENTYEAR}} (UTC)
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| [[{{ns:2}}:Username|Username]] 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
  
 
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| Signature alone
  
| Signature alone
 
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| <pre>~~~</pre>
 
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<code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}:Username|Username]] </code>
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<code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}:{{CURRENTUSER}}|{{CURRENTUSER}}]] (<nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:3}}:{{CURRENTUSER}}|talk<nowiki>]]</nowiki>)</code>
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| [[{{ns:2}}:{{CURRENTUSER}}|{{CURRENTUSER}}]] ([[{{ns:2}}:{{CURRENTUSER}}|talk]])
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| [[{{ns:2}}:Username|Username]]
  
 
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| Timestamp alone
  
| Timestamp alone
 
| <pre>~~~~~</pre>
  
| <pre>~~~~~</pre>
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| <code>12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC)</code>
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| <code>{{CURRENTTIME}}, {{CURRENTDAY}} {{CURRENTMONTHABBREV}} {{CURRENTYEAR}} (UTC)</code>
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| {{CURRENTTIME}}, {{CURRENTDAY}} {{CURRENTMONTHABBREV}} {{CURRENTYEAR}} (UTC)
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| 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
  
 
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The tildes (<code>~</code>) are automatically substituted with your username (linked to the appropriate user page) and the current timestamp (time/date) when you save a signed edit. This helps other users follow the chronological order of discussions, and to identify the author of a particular comment.
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If you edit without logging in, your IP address will take the place of a username. Usernames and IP addresses are also stored in page histories as a record of who wrote what, so others can always verify signatures.
  
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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. Note that the hyphens or dash are not inserted automatically and have to be entered (unless you customize your signature to include them, see an example in the next section).
  
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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.
 
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* If you don't find the tilde on your keyboard, you can use the signature button of the default edit toolbar as a typing aid.
  
   
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== Notes ==
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* If you edit without logging in, your IP address will take the place of a username. Usernames and IP addresses are also stored in page histories as a record of who wrote what, so others can always verify signatures.
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* If you can't find the tilde on your keyboard, you can use the signature button [[{{ns:image}}:Button sig.png|text-bottom|signature button]] of the default edit toolbar.
 
* Signatures do not work in edit summaries (they do not translate from <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> there).
  
* Signatures do not work in edit summaries (they do not translate from <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> there).
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* Timestamps are formatted according to the wiki server's default locale settings (language, script, date and time format), and '''not''' according to your personal wiki preference settings.
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{{Note| 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 ==
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Registered users can customize their signature (the part between the two hyphens and the timestamp) by changing the field "{{int:yournick}}" in their [[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.
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Registered users can customize their signature (the part between the two hyphens and the timestamp) by changing the field "{{int:yournick}}" in their [[Special: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.
   
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{{Note| 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. Images should not exceed 19px by 19px as to remain non disruptive to line flow. They should also not be animated. Remember that the primary purpose of a signature is user identification to facilitate communication, they are not an expression of your creativity.}}
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{{note|The maximum signature length is 255 characters. Note that striking signatures that distract from the surrounding text are often disliked by other users, and may invite complaints from others, or even administrative requests that your signature be changed. The primary purpose of a signature is user identification to facilitate communication, rather than an expression of your creativity.}}
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Changing your signature will '''not''' override the username that is recorded in page histories, nor change signatures placed in the past.
   
 
If you enable “Raw signatures” but don't add any customized signature string, you'll sign with your unlinked username.
  
If you enable “Raw signatures” but don't add any customized signature string, you'll sign with your unlinked username.
   
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One common customization example:
   
 
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! Purpose
  
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! Resulting signature display (generated by four tildes)
  
! Resulting signature display (generated by four tildes)
 
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| Embedding dashes before username
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<code><nowiki>-- [[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}:Username|Username]]</code>
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<code><nowiki>--[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}:{{CURRENTUSER}}|{{CURRENTUSER}}]]</code>
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| -- [[{{ns:2}}:Username|Username]] 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
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| --[[{{ns:2}}:{{CURRENTUSER}}|{{CURRENTUSER}}]] {{CURRENTTIME}}, {{CURRENTDAY}} {{CURRENTMONTHABBREV}} {{CURRENTYEAR}} (UTC)
 
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| Adding a contributions page link
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| Adapting the displayed username to your convenience
  
 
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<code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}:Username|Preferred User Name]]</code>
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<code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}:{{CURRENTUSER}}|{{CURRENTUSER}}]] (<nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:3}}:{{CURRENTUSER}}|talk]]) (<nowiki>[[</nowiki>Special:Contributions/{{CURRENTUSER}}|contribs]])</code>
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| [[{{ns:2}}:{{CURRENTUSER}}|{{CURRENTUSER}}]] ([[{{ns:3}}:{{CURRENTUSER}}|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/{{CURRENTUSER}}|contribs]])
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| [[{{ns:2}}:Username|Preferred User Name]] 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
  
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| Adding a talk page link
  
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<code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:2}}:Username|Username]] (<nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:3}}:Username|talk]])</code>
  
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| [[{{ns:2}}:Username|Username]] ([[{{ns:3}}:Username|talk]]) 12:34, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
  
 
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[[Category:Editing]]
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==Signature rules==
  
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Signatures should comply with these specifications:
  
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* No taller than 19px (including text.)
  
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* No more than one image.
  
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* No animations.
  
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* No Templates.
  
   
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Latest revision as of 10:13, 18 June 2020

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Your signature is your linked username followed by your talk page link, today's date, and the current time. Signatures are generally only for use on discussion pages (like Talk:, Admin noticeboard, or Community portal pages). Don't place your signature in ordinary wiki articles that display game information.

When you leave a new comment on a discussion page, always add your signature to the end of the comment by using four tildes: ~~~~

These four tildes are a special code that will automatically be replaced with your username and a timestamp when you save your edit.

Example:

Typing this:

Hello world! ~~~~

Becomes this (default):

Hello world! 3.145.63.136 (talk) 03:21, 19 Apr 2024 (UTC)

Other signature codes

There are three default options. Four tildes are standard, for a 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:3.145.63.136|3.145.63.136]] ([[User talk:3.145.63.136|talk]]) 03:21, 19 Apr 2024 (UTC)

3.145.63.136 (talk) 03:21, 19 Apr 2024 (UTC)
Signature alone 
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[[User:3.145.63.136|3.145.63.136]] ([[User talk:3.145.63.136|talk]])

3.145.63.136 (talk)
Timestamp alone 
~~~~~
 03:21, 19 Apr 2024 (UTC) 03:21, 19 Apr 2024 (UTC)

The tildes (~) are automatically substituted with your username (linked to the appropriate user page) and the current timestamp (time/date) when you save a signed edit. This helps other users follow the chronological order of discussions, and to identify the author of a particular comment.

Notes

  • If you edit without logging in, your IP address will take the place of a username. Usernames and IP addresses are also stored in page histories as a record of who wrote what, so others can always verify signatures.
  • If you can't find the tilde on your keyboard, you can use the signature button signature button of the default edit toolbar.
  • Signatures do not work in edit summaries (they do not translate from ~~~~ there).
  • Timestamps are formatted according to the wiki server's default locale settings (language, script, date and time format), and not according to your personal wiki preference settings.

Customized signatures

Registered users can customize their signature (the part between the two hyphens and the timestamp) 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.


NOTE:
Prof hydra The maximum signature length is 255 characters. Note that striking signatures that distract from the surrounding text are often disliked by other users, and may invite complaints from others, or even administrative requests that your signature be changed. The primary purpose of a signature is user identification to facilitate communication, rather than an expression of your creativity.

Changing your signature will not override the username that is recorded in page histories, nor change signatures placed in the past.

If you enable “Raw signatures” but don't add any customized signature string, you'll sign with your unlinked username.

One common customization example:

Purpose Raw signature Resulting signature display (generated by four tildes)
Embedding dashes before username

--[[User:3.145.63.136|3.145.63.136]]

--3.145.63.136 03:21, 19 Apr 2024 (UTC)
Adding a contributions page link

[[User:3.145.63.136|3.145.63.136]] ([[User talk:3.145.63.136|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/3.145.63.136|contribs]])

3.145.63.136 (talk) (contribs)
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