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Documentation Macros
6th December 2021 at 8:08am
Improving TiddlyWiki Documentation
The following macros are used throughout TiddlyWiki's documentation. Their names start with a dot to keep them out of the way of names that a user might try experimenting with.
General
Macro
Used for
Example
.def
the defining instance of a term
widget
.em
minor emphasis within a sentence
not
.place
a placeholder for the user to fill in
tagname
.strong
major emphasis within a tiddler
Important!
.word
a mention of an ordinary word or phrase
"hello world"
.icon
an icon, sized to match the surrounding text
Advice
Macro
Used for
Example
.tip
hints and tips
Turn your screen on, otherwise you won't be able to see much.
.warning
warning advice
Make a backup of your file before you upgrade.
Blocks
Macro
Used for
.preamble
an introductory sentence that stands apart from the rest of the tiddler