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BBCode & Formatting Tutorials

BBCode is the key to formatting, embedding elements and other advanced functionality across World Anvil. And it's easy to learn! These guides and tutorials go through everything you'll need.

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Feature Guide to BBCode Formatting

BBCode allows you to format, embed items, hides things, and a hundred other useful things! This guide shows you how.
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How to Embed Anything with the Advanced Editor

For maps to article blocks, make your articles more interactive!
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How to Use Lists in Your Articles

Lists make your worldbuilding easier to parse and break up long paragraphs!
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How to Use Text Alignment Options in Your Articles

Learn how to align text to the left, right, center, and more!
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How to Add Hidden Comments to Your Articles

Quickly hide parts of the articles from public view
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How to Create Anchor Links in Your Articles

Link to specific parts of your articles rather than the page as a whole.
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How to Create Tables with BBCode

Display structured data directly in your article!
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How to Use Tables of Contents

Organize your worldbuilding and your articles to make them easier to find!
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How to Generate Lists of Tagged Articles and Statblocks

Let your players explore your world with automatic lists of related articles and statblocks!
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How to Embed a Link to Your World

Link to your world from anywhere on World Anvil with an unchanging link!
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How to Add Follow Buttons for Your World and Your Profile

Encourage your readers to follow you or your world
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How to Link to a Timeline

Here's how to link to a timeline from anywhere on World Anvil
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How to Link to a Historical Entry

Insert a link directly to a historical event instead of the full timeline!
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How to Embed Parts of Your Meta Section

Include parts of your world's meta section in any of your World Anvil articles!
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How to Embed PDFs in Your Articles

Embed external PDFs into your World Anvil articles!
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How to Embed Your Discord Server in Your World

Funnel readers into your community by embedding your Discord server in your world
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How to Set and Embed the Current World Date in Your Articles

Stay consistent with your world's date with this feature.
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How to Customize Your Article's Layout

Learn all you need to know to make your articles pop through formatting and layout!
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Feature Guide to BBCode Formatting

BBCode allows you to format, embed items, hides things, and a hundred other useful things! This guide shows you how.
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How to Link Articles with the Mention System

Quickly link to other articles are you write!
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How to Create Mouse-Over Tooltips in Your Articles

Give extra bits of context to your readers without taking up space in the article!
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How to Add Quotes to Your Articles

Show how your characters talk in your articles!
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How to Create Redacted Text with BBCode

"Censor" parts of your own articles for more immersion!
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How to Embed External Widgets in Your Article

Embed external music, video, and more on your World Anvil articles
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How to Use Icons in Your Articles

Spice up your articles with visual cues!
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How to Embed Rollable Dice into Your Article

Create interactive dice rolls in your articles!
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How to Create Columns in Your Articles

Level up your article layouts and make them easier to read!
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How to Embed or Add Statblocks to Your Articles

Give your players (and yourself!) everything you need to play in a single article!
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How to use spoilers to create hidden collapsible text

Hide public but sensitive information behind a button click
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How to Create Custom Containers and Sections

Take your CSS customization to the next level
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How to Embed an Article Block Link

Link to an article with a fancy block that includes its cover image and other details
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How to Add Colored Text to Your Articles

Make your articles more fun to look at with colors!
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How to Link to External Pages from Your Articles

Link to any web page on the internet with this.
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How to Create Custom Side Panel Fields with BBCode

Display quick data about an article with your own custom fields
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