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== Dates and time == | == Dates and time == | ||
{{main | {{main|UniWiki:Manual of Style/Dates and numbers#Chronological items}} | ||
Dates should only be [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Linking|linked]] when they are germane and topical to the subject, as discussed at {{section link|UniWiki:Manual of Style/Linking|Chronological items}}. | |||
Dates should only be [[ | |||
=== Time of day === | === Time of day === | ||
Time of day is normally expressed in figures rather than being spelled out. Use context to determine whether to use the [[12-hour clock|12-]] or [[24-hour clock|24-hour]]. | Time of day is normally expressed in figures rather than being spelled out. Use context to determine whether to use the [[Wikipedia:12-hour clock|12-]] or [[Wikipedia:24-hour clock|24-hour]] clock. | ||
* 12-hour clock times are written in the form {{xt|11:15 a.m.}} and {{xt|2:30 p.m.}} or in the form {{xt|11:15 am}} and {{xt|2:30 pm}}, with a space (preferably a [[#Non-breaking spaces|non-breaking space]]) before the abbreviation. Use {{xt|noon}} and {{xt|midnight}} rather than {{!xt|12 pm}} and {{!xt|12 am}}; it may need to be specified whether ''midnight'' refers to the start or end of a date. | * 12-hour clock times are written in the form {{xt|11:15 a.m.}} and {{xt|2:30 p.m.}} or in the form {{xt|11:15 am}} and {{xt|2:30 pm}}, with a space (preferably a [[#Non-breaking spaces|non-breaking space]]) before the abbreviation. Use {{xt|noon}} and {{xt|midnight}} rather than {{!xt|12 pm}} and {{!xt|12 am}}; it may need to be specified whether ''midnight'' refers to the start or end of a date. | ||
** 12-hour clock times may be used when signing message on talk pages, or otherwise referring to times in real life that are separate from EVE. | |||
* 24-hour clock times are written in the form {{xt|08:15}} and {{xt|22:55}}, with no suffix. Midnight written as {{xt|00:00}} begins the day; {{xt|24:00}} ends it. | * 24-hour clock times are written in the form {{xt|08:15}} and {{xt|22:55}}, with no suffix. Midnight written as {{xt|00:00}} begins the day; {{xt|24:00}} ends it. | ||
** 24-hour clock times should be used at all times when referring to any time related to EVE. Further, UTC (EVE time) should be used in these cases. | |||
=== Days === | === Days === | ||
* For full dates, use the format {{xt|10 June 1921}} or the format {{xt|June 10, 1921}}. Similarly, where the year is omitted, use {{xt|10 June}} or {{xt|June 10}}. For choice of format, see below. | * For full dates, use the format {{xt|10 June 1921}} or the format {{xt|June 10, 1921}}. Similarly, where the year is omitted, use {{xt|10 June}} or {{xt|June 10}}. For choice of format, see below. | ||
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==== Choice of format ==== | ==== Choice of format ==== | ||
* All the dates in a given article should have the same format (day–month or month–day | * All the dates in a given article should have the same format (day–month or month–day). | ||
* Do not change an article from one form to another without good reason. More details can be found at {{section link|UniWiki:Manual of Style/Dates and numbers|Dates}}. | |||
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=== Months === | === Months === | ||
* For month and year, write {{xt|June 1921}}, with no comma. | * For month and year, write {{xt|June 1921}}, with no comma. | ||
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=== Seasons === | === Seasons === | ||
* | * Due to the location of CCP Headquarters, when [[Wikipedia:Seasons|seasons]] are referenced, use the applicable season in the northern hemisphere. | ||
=== Years and longer periods === | === Years and longer periods === | ||
{{main | {{main|UniWiki:Manual of Style/Dates and numbers#Other periods}} | ||
* Do not use ''the year'' before the digits ({{xt|1995}}, not {{!xt|the year 1995}}), unless the meaning would otherwise be unclear. | * Do not use ''the year'' before the digits ({{xt|1995}}, not {{!xt|the year 1995}}), unless the meaning would otherwise be unclear. | ||
* | * When referring to the real world, the [[Wikipedia:Gregorian calendar|Gregorian calendar]] should be used for all dates. | ||
* When specifically referring to in-game lore, the YC (Yoiul Conference) calendar date should be used. The YC calendar is identical to the real-world calendar, except that 2003 was YC105. | |||
=== Current === | === Current === | ||
{{see also| | {{see also|UniWiki:Manual of Style/Words to watch#Relative time references}} | ||
The term "current" should be avoided. What is current today may not be tomorrow; situations change over time. Instead, use date- and time-specific text. To help keep information updated use the {{tlx|as of}} template. | The term "current" should be avoided. What is current today may not be tomorrow; situations change over time. Instead, use date- and time-specific text. To help keep information updated use the {{tlx|as of}} template. | ||