MediaWiki:Common.css
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MediaWiki:Common.css
MediaWiki:Common.css (pronounced: /ˈmiːdiəˌwiːkiː/ /ˈkɒmən/ /siːˈɛsˈɛs/) is a CSS file that is used to control the appearance of all skins and pages on a MediaWiki site. The term "Common.css" is derived from the English words "common" and "CSS", indicating its universal application across the site.
Etymology
The term "MediaWiki" is a combination of "media" and "wiki", where "media" refers to the medium of communication and "wiki" is a type of website that allows collaborative editing. "CSS" stands for Cascading Style Sheets, a style sheet language used for describing the look and formatting of a document written in HTML or XML. The term "common" in "Common.css" signifies that the CSS rules defined in this file apply commonly to all pages and skins on the MediaWiki site.
Function
The MediaWiki:Common.css file is used to apply global CSS rules to a MediaWiki site. These rules affect the appearance of all skins and pages on the site. Administrators can edit this file to customize the look and feel of the entire site. For example, they can change the font, color, and layout of elements on the site.
Related Terms
- CSS: A style sheet language used for describing the look and formatting of a document written in HTML or XML.
- HTML: HyperText Markup Language, the standard markup language for documents designed to be displayed in a web browser.
- XML: eXtensible Markup Language, a markup language that defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable.
- MediaWiki: A free and open-source wiki software package written in PHP, originally for use on Wikipedia.
- Skin: A feature of MediaWiki that allows users to change the look and feel of the user interface.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Common.css
- Wikipedia's article - Common.css
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