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MPS Mr. I Page in a nutshell: This page shows the article structure and how move pages are supposed to be written.
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The Manual of Style's Move page provides a layout on how the move articles should be done. The page will break down each heading to help you understand what information must be placed there. If you have any questions, feel free to ask on the talk page.

Headings[]

  • Description
  • In <insert game or series here> (optional)
  • Crossover appearances (optional)
  • Timeline (optional)
  • Nomenclature (optional)
  • Trivia (optional)
  • Gallery (optional)
  • References (optional)
  • See also: (optional)
  • External links (optional)

Layout[]

Description
Describe the move throughout its appearances.
In <insert game or series name here>
Add this heading if the move appeared in one game or the move appeared in a game part of the series. In the latter case, the subheading will have italics and a link to the game. (ex. === ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ===).
Crossover appearances
Add this heading for any appearances the move has made. The subheading will have italics and a link to the game. (ex. === ''[[Tetris DS]]'' ===) or of the series and any games falling under it. (ex. ==={{series|Super Smash Bros.}}=== followed by ====''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''====)
Timeline
May be optional to add this heading unless the move made multiple video game appearances, in which case one should use {{Timeline}}.
Nomenclature
Add the move's names in different languages.
Trivia
Add facts that may not fit in either of the headings above, but appeal to the reader. They must be listed with asterisks.
Gallery
Add a gallery to the page or {{Gallery Link}} to the article.
References
If the articles have citations. You can only add {{Reflist}}.
See also
List related or similar articles by using asterisks.
External links
Add links that link to the same page on Fandom wikis or outside Fandom. The links must be listed with asterisks. (ex. [[w:c:papermario:Boots|Boots on Paper Mario Wiki.]])
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