Wiki Format Guide

About Wiki Format

Wiki markup (also known as wikitext or wiki syntax) is a lightweight markup language used to write pages on wiki-based websites. The .wiki file extension is commonly used for wiki markup files. Wiki syntax uses == for headings, '''bold''', ''italic'', [[internal links]], and * for lists. It was popularized by MediaWiki software and Wikipedia.

Wiki markup is used across numerous platforms including Wikipedia, Fandom (formerly Wikia), DokuWiki, TWiki, Confluence, and many other wiki engines. While each platform may have slight syntax variations, the core concepts remain similar: simple text-based formatting that enables collaborative editing without requiring HTML knowledge. The .wiki extension serves as the generic format for wiki markup files.

Available Conversions

Wiki Format Features

• Simple Syntax: == headings ==, '''bold''', ''italic'', * bullet lists, # numbered lists
• Internal Links: [[Page Name]] and [[Page|Display Text]] for cross-referencing
• Tables: {| class="wikitable" |} syntax for structured data
• Templates: {{Template|param=value}} for reusable content blocks
• Categories: [[Category:Name]] for organizing content hierarchically
• Media Embedding: [[File:image.png|thumb|Caption]] for images and media
• References: Cite extension for footnotes and bibliographic references

Common Uses

• Wikipedia: World's largest encyclopedia and all Wikimedia Foundation projects
• Fandom: Fan-created wikis for games, movies, TV shows, and pop culture
• Enterprise Wikis: Internal knowledge bases and documentation portals
• Open Source: Project documentation wikis on GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket
• Education: Wikiversity, collaborative learning resources, course materials
• Government: Public-sector knowledge management and transparency portals
• Community: Fan sites, hobbyist encyclopedias, and special-interest wikis