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The '''layout guide''' describes how content should be arranged on an article page to be clear and exhaustive.

==On structure==
One of the most important parts of wiki editing is how to structure an article. Structure dictates what information the reader reads and when he or she reads it. It can influence what people contribute, where they put it and how it is written. Good structure is likely to produce high quality articles.

Organize sections in an article in a hierarchical structure like you would an outline. Try using a shallow structure rather than a deep one. Having too many nested sections usually leads to a confusing or unreadable article.

If an article is divided into multiple subpages, the following templates must be added at the top of each page to allow an easy navigation between subpages:
*{{T|Operator tab}} &ndash; for Operator articles
*{{T|Enemy tab}} &ndash; for enemy articles
*{{T|Boss tab}} &ndash; for boss articles
*{{T|Operation tab}} &ndash; for operation articles
**{{T|CC operation tab}} &ndash; for Contingency Contract operation articles
*{{T|NPC tab}} &ndash; for NPC articles
*{{T|Event tab}} &ndash; for event articles

===Operator articles===
:''Example: [[Amiya]]''

In general, Operator articles should have the following subpages and sections, in the following order (bold elements are a must-have):

*'''Operator''': the Operator's information
**'''{{T|Operator info}}''': The Operator's key information.
**'''{{T|Operator infobox}}''': Infobox containing the Operator's personal information.
**'''{{T|Operator data}}''': The Operator's range, attribute, potential, and promotion information.
**'''Skills''': The Operator's skills ('''{{T|Skill head}}''', '''{{T|Skill cell}}''', '''{{T|Skill end}}''', {{T|Skill upgrade head}}, {{T|Skill upgrade cell}}, {{T|Skill upgrade end}})
**'''Talent(s)''': The Operator's talents, using {{T|Talent}}.
**'''Base skills''': The Operator's base skills, using {{T|Base skill}}.
**Modules: The Operator's [[Operator Module]]s, using {{T|Operator module}}.
**'''Changelog''': The Operator's changelog, using {{T|Changelog}} and {{T|Version}}.
**Navbox: any applicable navboxes go at the end of the article, but before categories.
*'''File''': the Operator's files.
*Story: the Operator's story information, if the play a major role in the storyline.
*'''Overview''': the Operator's gameplay evaluation, describing the Operator as they actually behaves in-game. Includes the {{T|Procon}} template.
**Strategy: specific strategies that works best with the Operator.
**Synergies: explains other Operators which would make great synergies with the subject Operator.
*'''Dialogue''': a list of the Operator's dialogues, using {{T|Operator dialogue head}}, {{T|Operator dialogue cell}}, and {{T|Table end}}.
*'''Gallery''': all images related to the Operator, such as icons, sprites, skins, etc. go here, using {{T|Operator gallery}}.
*Trivia: Miscellanous notes that don't fit anywhere else; to be used sparingly.

References: the references heading, together with the Reflist template should be placed at the end of the article if any <nowiki><ref></nowiki> tags are used.

'''Categories''': To be placed at the end of the article; see [[Project:Content organization guideline#Categorization|here]] for details on categorizing articles.

===Enemy articles===
:''Example (normal and elite): [[Soldier]]''
:''Example (boss): [[FrostNova]]''

In general, enemy articles should have the following subpages and sections, in the following order (bold elements are a must-have):

*'''Enemy''': the enemy's information
**'''{{T|Enemy infobox}}''': the enemy's key information
**'''{{T|Enemy description}}''': the enemy's in-game description and abilities (only if the latter are listed in-game)
**'''Overview''': strictly gameplay-related section, describing the enemy as they actually behaves in-game
**'''Stats''': the enemy's stats, using {{T|Enemy stats}}
**Navbox
*'''Enemy (alternate)''': if the enemy have alternate versions (e.g. [[FrostNova]] and [[FrostNova, "Winter's Scar"]]), they are to be included as the main enemy's subpages
*'''Background''': the enemy's background and story information, if they have a major role in the game's story
*'''Gallery''': all images related to the enemy, such as icons, sprites, skins, etc. go here
*Trivia

References

'''Categories'''

===Operation articles===
:''Example (regular): [[0-1]]''
:''Example (Contingency Contract): [[Broken Path]]''

In general, Operator articles should have the following subpages and sections, in the following order (bold elements are a must-have):

*'''Operation''': the operation information
**'''{{T|Operation info}}''': The operation's key information.
**'''{{T|Operation data}}''': Information of the operation's drop, enemy, and guest Operators, as well as the Challenge Mode condition (if present) are added here.
**Navbox
*'''Guidelines''': the operation's guidelines.
**'''{{T|Operation guide}}''': Adds a guide map of the operation.
*'''Gallery''': all images related to the operation, such as videos and screenshots, go here.
*Trivia

References

'''Categories'''

====Contingency Contract operations====
*'''Operation'''
**'''{{T|CC operation info}}''': The operation's information, including a list of enemies and contracts (on a separate subpage transcluded directly into the article).
**Navbox
*'''Guidelines'''
**'''{{T|CC operation guide}}'''
*'''Gallery'''
*Trivia

References

'''Categories'''

{{Policies and guidelines}}
[[Category:Policies and guidelines|{{PAGENAME}}]]