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Questions & Answers

This page answers some of the most common questions asked by Restaurant Tycoon 3 Wiki editors, and some of them where asked by me when I first started editing.

If youโ€™re stuck on something, check here before spending hours searching onlineโ€”you may find the answer in just a few minutes.


To redirect one page to another, use:

#REDIRECT [[Target Page]]
#REDIRECT [[Build Mode]]

When someone visits the original page, they will automatically be redirected to the target page.

Tip: Redirects are useful for alternative names, spelling variations, and page renames.


Tabbers allow multiple sections of content to be displayed inside tabs.

<tabber>
Tab 1=
Content for the first tab.
|-|
Tab 2=
Content for the second tab.
</tabber>

Tabbers are useful when a page contains several variations of the same information without making the page unnecessarily long.


Images are added using the File syntax.

[[File:Example.png|300px|Example image]]

You can also add captions.

[[File:Example.png|thumb|An example image]]

Use double square brackets.

[[Restaurant]]

To display different text:

[[Restaurant|Restaurant Guide]]

Use single square brackets.

[https://example.com Example Website]

'''Bold Text'''
''Italic Text''
'''''Bold Italic'''''

* Item One
* Item Two
* Item Three

Nested list:

* Main Item
** Sub Item
*** Sub Sub Item

Basic example:

{| class="wikitable"
! Name
! Type
|-
| Burger
| Food
|-
| Pizza
| Food
|}

Tables are useful for statistics, comparisons, and lists.


Common reasons include:

  • Missing brackets
  • Missing closing tags
  • Incorrect template syntax
  • Typing mistakes
  • Forgetting quotation marks

If something looks wrong, compare your code with a working page.


Always use Show Preview before publishing.

Previewing allows you to:

  • Catch formatting mistakes
  • Check links
  • Verify tables
  • Test templates
  • Ensure images display correctly

It is much easier to fix mistakes before saving than afterwards.


If your issue isnโ€™t covered here:

  • Check the Reference Library
  • Visit the Resource Directory
  • Look at similar pages on the RT3 Wiki
  • Ask another community member for advice

Every experienced editor started as a beginner, so donโ€™t be afraid to ask questions.


Ready to learn more?

  • ๐Ÿ“š Resource Directory โ€” Useful websites and tools.
  • ๐Ÿ“– Reference Library โ€” Wikitext reference and examples.
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Tips & Tricks โ€” Improve your editing workflow.

Happy editing! ๐Ÿš€