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14 14  
15 15  The example macro in XWiki is an underrated powerhouse—great for *teaching*, *showcasing macros*, *hiding complex markup*, and *letting users play with source-output pairs*. Here are some **highly effective and interesting uses**:
16 16  
17 ------
18 18  
18 +
19 +== ⚡ **Using the / Macro Shortcut** ==
20 +
21 +The / macro shortcut is a powerful and quick way to insert macros while editing pages in XWiki's WYSIWYG editor:
22 +
23 +* Simply type / and start typing the macro name or feature you want to add.
24 +* You'll see suggestions appear as you type. Select the macro to insert it directly without manual syntax.
25 +* Example macros include:
26 +** /toc – Table of Contents
27 +** /box – Insert Box Macro
28 +** /gallery – Image Gallery
29 +** /footnote – Add footnotes to your text
30 +** /code – Code blocks for programming snippets
31 +
32 +This shortcut dramatically speeds up editing, no need to memorize complicated wiki syntax
33 +
34 +----
35 +
19 19  ## 🧪 1. **Macro Showcase: Source-to-Output Toggle**##
20 20  
21 -Show how a macro works without cluttering the page with raw syntax.
38 +In this section we will go over many of the common macros used. The source code is how you use the macro editing in Wiki mode. If you are doing standard WYSIWYG edit mode (the default mode you get when you click edit instead of the dropdown), you can call most of these macros by simply typing /thecommand
22 22  
23 23  
24 -== Gallery Macro ==
41 +== Gallery Macro `/gallery` ==
25 25  
26 26  {{example}}
27 27  {{gallery}}
28 -[[image:photo1.jpg]]
45 +[[1747262485678-297.png]]
29 29  [[image:photo2.jpg]]
30 30  {{/gallery}}
31 31  {{/example}}
32 32  
33 33  
51 +== Alternatively `/carousel` ==
52 +
53 +{{example}}
54 +{{carousel/}}
55 +
56 +
57 +{{/example}}
58 +
34 34  == Boilerplate Box ==
35 35  
36 36  {{example}}
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49 49  {{/example}}
50 50  
51 51  
52 -== Info vs Warning ==
77 +== Info vs Warning `/info box` ==
53 53  
54 54  {{example}}
55 55  {{info}}
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61 61  {{/warning}}
62 62  {{/example}}
63 63  
64 -== Footnote Demo ==
89 +== Footnote Demo `/footnote and /put footnotes` put the put footnotes macro at the bottom where you want the references ==
65 65  
66 -footnote{{footnote}} a footnote source{{/footnote}}
91 +{{example}}
92 +footnote{{footnote}} https://www.thewhitearchive.org/bin/view/Guides%20and%20Help/Start%20here%20if%20you're%20new/#edit{{/footnote}}
67 67  
94 +{{putFootnotes/}}
95 +{{/example}}
96 +
97 +
68 68  == Groovy Lookup ==
69 69  
70 70  {{example}}
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75 75  {{/example}}
76 76  
77 77  
78 -== Expandable Summary ==
108 +== Expandable Summary `/expandable`  VERY USEFUL MACRO ==
79 79  
80 80  {{example}}
81 81  {{expandable summary="🧠 Study Summary"}}
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103 103  {{/code}}
104 104  {{/example}}
105 105  
106 -== Audio Embedding ==
107 -
108 -{{example}}
109 -{{html}}
110 -<audio controls>
111 - <source src="/bin/download/Sandbox/TestPage2/Anti-Black%20racial%20slur%20was%20found%20written%20on%20high%20school%20desk%20in%20Rockville.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
112 - Your browser does not support the audio element.
113 -</audio>
114 -{{/html}}
115 -{{/example}}
116 -
117 -This page covers all the essential steps and tips you need to create great content in XWiki without any confusion.
118 -
119 119  == ==
120 120  
138 +
121 121  == 📎 **Attachments and Images** ==
122 122  
123 123  You can easily upload files and images directly from the WYSIWYG editor:
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129 129  * Drag-and-drop or select your file to upload it instantly.
130 130  * Uploaded files will automatically be listed as attachments at the bottom of your page.
131 131  
150 +== Audio Embedding for attached media its better to use the code sometimes but you can embed media with `/embed content` for external media and `/embed JWPlayer` ==
151 +
152 +{{example}}
153 +{{html}}
154 +<audio controls>
155 + <source src="/bin/download/Sandbox/TestPage2/Anti-Black%20racial%20slur%20was%20found%20written%20on%20high%20school%20desk%20in%20Rockville.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
156 + Your browser does not support the audio element.
157 +</audio>
158 +{{/html}}
159 +{{/example}}
160 +
161 +This page covers all the essential steps and tips you need to create great content in XWiki without any confusion.
162 +
132 132  === **Inserting Images with Enlargable Thumbnails** ===
133 133  
134 134  1. In the editor, click the **"Insert Image"** icon from the toolbar.
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135 135  1. Upload or select the image.
136 136  1. Choose the **Thumbnail option** to create a clickable enlargable preview automatically.
137 137  
138 -----
169 +[[image:1747262485678-297.png||data-xwiki-image-style="thumbnail-clickable" width="200"]]
139 139  
140 -== **Using the / Macro Shortcut** ==
171 +== ==
141 141  
142 -The / macro shortcut is a powerful and quick way to insert macros while editing pages in XWiki's WYSIWYG editor:
173 +(((
174 +=== **You can also use this format to insert images** ===
143 143  
144 -* Simply type / and start typing the macro name or feature you want to add.
145 -* You'll see suggestions appear as you type. Select the macro to insert it directly without manual syntax.
146 -* Example macros include:
147 -** /toc – Table of Contents
148 -** /box – Insert Box Macro
149 -** /gallery – Image Gallery
150 -** /footnote – Add footnotes to your text
151 -** /code – Code blocks for programming snippets
176 +{{example}}
177 +~[~[image~:1747262485678-297.png]]
178 +{{/example}}
152 152  
153 -This shortcut dramatically speeds up editing, no need to memorize complicated wiki syntax.
180 +
181 +)))
154 154  
155 -----
183 +{{code}}
184 + [[image:example.jpg]]
185 +{{/code}}
156 156  
187 +
188 +== ==
189 +
157 157  == ✏️** Basic Formatting and Links (Quick Guide)** ==
158 158  
159 159  * **Bold text**: Select text, click the **Bold** button or press Ctrl + B.
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196 196  
197 197  * **WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) Editor**: Ideal for users unfamiliar with wiki syntax, this editor provides a user-friendly interface resembling traditional word processors. It allows for straightforward text formatting, image insertion, and link creation without delving into markup language. citeturn0search0
198 198  * **Wiki Editor**: This mode enables direct editing using XWiki’s markup syntax. It’s suitable for users comfortable with wiki syntax and those requiring precise control over the content structure.
199 -* **Inline Form Editing**: Used primarily for pages containing structured data or custom applications, this mode presents editable fields directly within the page view, streamlining data entry and updates.
200 200  
201 201  == **Essential Formatting Options** ==
202 202  
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211 211  {{/code}}
212 212  
213 213  
214 -=== **Text Formatting** ===
215 -
216 -
217 -
218 -*
219 -** (((
220 -=== **Bold**: Surround text with double asterisks. ===
221 -)))
222 -
223 -{{code}}
224 -**bold text**
225 -{{/code}}
226 -
227 -
228 -*
229 -** (((
230 -=== **Italics**: Use double underscores. ===
231 -)))
232 -
233 -{{code}}
234 -__italic text__
235 -{{/code}}
236 -
237 -
238 -*
239 -** (((
240 -=== **Underline**: Enclose text with double tildes. ===
241 -)))
242 -
243 -{{code}}
244 -~~underlined text~~
245 -{{/code}}
246 -
247 -
248 -*
249 -** (((
250 -=== **Unordered List**: Begin lines with asterisk (*) or hyphen (-). ===
251 -)))
252 -
253 -{{code}}
254 -* Item 1
255 -* Item 2
256 -{{/code}}
257 -
258 -
259 -*
260 -** (((
261 -=== **Ordered List**: Start lines with a number followed by a period. ===
262 -)))
263 -
264 -{{code}}
265 -1. First item
266 -2. Second item
267 -{{/code}}
268 -
269 -
270 270  == **Links** ==
271 271  
272 272  
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286 286  {{/code}}
287 287  
288 288  (((
289 -=== **Images** ===
265 +=== ===
290 290  )))
291 291  
292 -{{code}}
293 - [[image:example.jpg]]
294 -{{/code}}
295 -
296 -
297 297  == **Utilizing XWiki Macros** ==
298 298  
299 299  Macros are powerful tools in XWiki that allow for dynamic content inclusion and advanced formatting. Here are ten notable macros to consider:
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