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=Formatting Guidelines for Research Wiki=

Databases
Although, there is no one absolute way to list a database in the Wiki, the following are some guidelines that can help make the list of databases user-friendly for users.

Database on Multiple Websites
Occasionally, FamilySearch will share databases with partner websites. Below is an example of the preferred way to list a database that is the same across multiple websites.

Example:
 * 1849-1940 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images; Also at: Ancestry($), MyHeritage($), FindMyPast($) 

Elements should include:'''
 * 1) Bullet list: Start the database link with a bullet
 * 2) List Dates: If the database has dates listed, bring them to the front of the line for easy review for patrons to see which database might apply to their research goal.
 * 3) Hyphen and bold: Use a hyphen between the dates and bold the dates
 * 4) Exact title: When it is possible, list the exact title of the database in the clickable link to the database
 * 5) List website: To help let the user know what website/company provides the database, put "at" and the name of the website. You can also link the name of the website to a general search page or main page.
 * 6) Index/Images: Add whether the database contains an index, images or both. Place that after an m-dash.
 * 7) Other info: And any additional notes that would be helpful for users to know about this database. That can include a note like, incomplete. Or, information about the localities it covers if it's not stated in the database name.
 * 8) ($): If the database is on a subscription website, indicate it by putting a dollar sign in parenthesis ($) at the very end of the database link. If you are on a databases for England, you can add a p (link to the manual of style listing the other currency options.)

Historical Records database

 * 1817 – 1979 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; images; includes guardianship records

Specific to FamilySearch Historical Records Collections:
 * 1) RecordSearch template: Instead of an external link, use the RecordSearch template to for any FamilySearch Historical Records databases.
 * 2) How to Use this Collection: Create an internal link to the Historical Records Collection Wiki page for users to easily access the information about the collection.

NOTE: add to the Wiki the templates used for FS collections

Probate Records
Online Probate Records
 * 1783 – 1998 Arkansas Wills and Probate Records 1783-1998 at Ancestry — index and images $
 * 1817 – 1979 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images