Manual:Interface
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The MediaWiki interface is the entirety of the output HTML code of a wiki page except the body text itself. The interface includes the tabs above each page, the sidebar, and personal links.
Localizing the interface
[edit]The default interface for many languages is defined in the MediaWiki localization files, and will update automatically if the language set by $wgLanguageCode or if a user's preferences are changed.
You can edit the text strings and images displayed for the current user interface language via the special page Special:Allmessages. For more information on this page and editing these messages, please see:
- Help:System message
- translatewiki.net, the MediaWiki localisation project
Customizing the interface
[edit]Depending on one's requirements and programming expertise, there are several customization techniques available:
- System messages – Most look and feel customizations can be done by modifying system messages using the Special:AllMessages page. Editing interface messages is typically straightforward, just like editing a normal wiki page. These messages set defaults for various parts of the user interface and contain a combination of plain text, wiki markup, CSS and JavaScript. For details, see the documentation of the individual messages.
- Skins – Fundamental changes to the layout of the interface may require attaching functions to one or more skin hooks and/or the creation of a custom skin. For more information, please see Manual:Skins.
- /JavaScript – improve browser behavior using some scripts. Includes a list of JavaScript variables.
- /Stylesheets – improve layout and design using CSS.
- /IDs and classes – a list of common CSS IDs and classes.
See also
[edit]- Codex, design system for Wikimedia
- Wikimedia Design Style Guide
- OOUI
- Manual:Forms – discusses how to add forms to both the interface and within the body of articles.