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: An article for a [[move]], for example, [[Tackle (move)]]. Short link: {{Template|m}} | : An article for a [[move]], for example, [[Tackle (move)]]. Short link: {{Template|m}} | ||
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: An article for an [[ | : An article for an [[Ability]], for example, [[Pressure (Ability)]]. Short link: {{Template|a}} | ||
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: An article for a [[type]], for example, [[Normal (type)]]. Short link: {{Template|t}} {{Template|type}} | : An article for a [[type]], for example, [[Normal (type)]]. Short link: {{Template|t}} {{Template|type}} | ||
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==Language== | ==Language== | ||
American English should be used rather than Commonwealth English in Bulbapedia articles. This consistent with most English language Pokémon games, as well as much of Pokémon media as a whole. In general, Bulbapedia follows standard American English style conventions, not all of which are listed within the manual of style. | American English should be used rather than Commonwealth English in Bulbapedia articles. This is consistent with most English language Pokémon games, as well as much of Pokémon media as a whole. In general, Bulbapedia follows standard American English style conventions, not all of which are listed within the manual of style. | ||
* Exceptions to the preference for American English are made if the spelling is officially the Commonwealth one, such as "[[Décor|Catalogue]]." | * Exceptions to the preference for American English are made if the spelling is officially the Commonwealth one, such as "[[Décor|Catalogue]]." | ||
* 's should be included at the end of singular possessives ending in s. While it is correct to either omit or include the s after the apostrophe in these cases, Bulbapedia follows the games' convention (for a multitude of reasons, including the games' usage) and appends the s. For example, Iris's should be used, not Iris'. | * 's should be included at the end of singular possessives ending in s. While it is correct to either omit or include the s after the apostrophe in these cases, Bulbapedia follows the games' convention (for a multitude of reasons, including the games' usage) and appends the s. For example, Iris's should be used, not Iris'. | ||