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guide:its [2018/04/18 16:41] – [The Basics] wesguide:its [2019/01/20 03:38] – Header levels adjust to meet style guide wes
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 One of the most common errors found on new wiki articles is a misunderstanding of the usage of the word //it's//. This guide will help you avoid the error. One of the most common errors found on new wiki articles is a misunderstanding of the usage of the word //it's//. This guide will help you avoid the error.
  
-==== The Basics ====+===== The Basics =====
   * **"It's"** is a contraction of "it is" or "it has."   * **"It's"** is a contraction of "it is" or "it has."
     * "**It's** illegal to smoke on planet Yamatai."     * "**It's** illegal to smoke on planet Yamatai."
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   * Hers   * Hers
   * **Its**   * **Its**
-==== How To Avoid The Error ====+===== How To Avoid The Error =====
 The best way to avoid the error is to learn the rules above. If you're having trouble, try one of the following: The best way to avoid the error is to learn the rules above. If you're having trouble, try one of the following:
  
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   * Avoid "It's" Entirely   * Avoid "It's" Entirely
  
-=== Substitution Method ===+==== Substitution Method ====
 The substitution method: The substitution method:
  
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   * **Its:** Try swapping the gender-neutral "its" with "her" (Example: The ship fired her weapons). It should still make sense gramatically.   * **Its:** Try swapping the gender-neutral "its" with "her" (Example: The ship fired her weapons). It should still make sense gramatically.
  
-=== Avoid "It's" Entirely ===+==== Avoid "It's" Entirely ====
 Avoid using "it's" in wiki articles. There are two good reasons for this: Avoid using "it's" in wiki articles. There are two good reasons for this:
  
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   - Because "it's" is a contraction, you can use "it is" in its place. If you always use "it is," you can avoid the error entirely.   - Because "it's" is a contraction, you can use "it is" in its place. If you always use "it is," you can avoid the error entirely.
  
-==== More Resources ====+===== More Resources =====
 Here's some useful links to off-site pages: Here's some useful links to off-site pages:
  

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