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I was cloning this docs tiddler to experiment with docs for a new widget and noticed some punctuation inconsistencies
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created: 20150110183300000
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modified: 20210207124737959
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title: Tiddler Structure
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tags: [[Improving TiddlyWiki Documentation]]
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In accordance with the [[Philosophy of Tiddlers]], documentation tiddlers are typically short and interlinked.
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When a tiddler seems as if it needs to contain subheadings, this is often a sign that it should in fact be split into several tiddlers. But it is reasonable for a [[reference tiddler|Reference Tiddlers]] to consist of an untitled introductory section followed by a titled section of details.
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Consistency of terminology is essential if the reader is not to become confused. Consistent typography and punctuation lend a professional quality to the documentation. Macros can improve the consistency and maintainability of the text.
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Use numbered lists for step-by-step instructions, and bullet points for lists whose order is arbitrary. Use a definition list in preference to a bulleted list if each bulleted item would begin with a term and a colon. If at all possible, avoid burdening the reader with a nested list.
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Use a table when information naturally falls into three or more columns, and also for lists of parameters, attributes, etc in [[reference tiddlers|Reference Tiddlers]].
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Avoid periods at the end of list items, headings and table cell text.
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The documentation describes the current reality of ~TiddlyWiki. Avoid discussing future aspirations.
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