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Line 1: {\|style="background: #FDD355; border: 2px solid #2C2120; -moz-border-radius: 8px; font-size:100%; width: 85%" align="center" \|''To propose or discuss changes to the policies on this page (which can only be edited by admins), go to the '''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon Wiki talk:Manual of Style\|discussion page]]'''. If you have questions regarding this manual, please consult the '''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon Wiki:Manual of Style/Q&A\|Question and Answer page]]''' first before asking an admin.'' \|} Line 16: Be easily readable and easily editable - Articles should avoid complicated or confusing templates or layouts, since these may be difficult for editors to make improvements to. Have correct spelling and grammar. :See ''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon Wiki:Manual of Style#Differences in the English Language\|Differences in the English Language]]'' below for rules on different grammar and spelling styles. Be categorized Line 27: highlight articles that require more information by using the appropriate [[:category:templates\|templates]]. add articles to categories that the articles belong in. use good spelling, grammar and punctuation (see [[RollerCoaster Tycoon Wiki:Manual of Style#Differences in the English Language\|''Differences in the English Language'']] below). add paragraph or section breaks periodically to break up information and avoid a "cluttered" look. *add information to pages in a manner that flows with the rest of the article. Line 64: As this is an English-language wiki, there is the potential for disagreements regarding the use of certain versions of English. For example, the difference between American English and British English in the spelling of common words (color/colour) or the use of certain phrases not well-known in other English-speaking locations. In cases of mere spelling discrepancies, articles should be made uniform in spelling, but edits should not be made simply to change the spelling of words to reflect an editor's native spelling. However, if a phrase or term is used that is not widely-known in other parts of the English-speaking world, words or phrases that are more universally-understood should be used instead. ===Terminology for Article Titles, Ride Boxes, Images ect.=== Many similar [[ride\|rides]] and [[:Category:Shops and Stalls\|shops]] go with different names in various versions of RCT. These are caused by differences in British and American versions, and variations between [[RCT1]] and [[RCT2]]. <s>In cases where the title of a page or article may be different depending on locality (for example, ''Corkscrew Follies'' was also released as ''Added Attractions''), an acceptable compromise should be made. This may include a collaborative title ([[Corkscrew Follies/Added Attractions]]), or may be in the form of an auto-Redirect page to one title (for example, setting up a page for ''Corkscrew Follies'' that automatically moves readers to the ''Added Attractions'' page).</s> Major or controversial names or moves were open to community discussion and decision. After a discussion among the most active editors the issue was resolved by the following rule: The general policy is to <u>use the original British names</u> as the game originates in Great Britain, <u>and RCT2 names</u> because it is the later/newer version of the classic 2D games.