📘 Overview
The Aevum Encyclopedia writing environment is designed for precision, speed, and academic rigor. Whether you're drafting a new article, revising an existing entry, or formatting complex references, our integrated toolkit ensures your work meets publication standards.
Use Ctrl+Space (or Cmd+Space) anywhere in the editor to trigger the command palette for instant formatting, citation insertion, and template application.
✍️ Rich Text Editor
Our WYSIWYG editor supports real-time collaboration, auto-save, and intelligent formatting suggestions. Switch seamlessly between visual editing and source view.
Format text, insert media, and structure articles using the intuitive toolbar. All changes sync instantly across devices.
Write directly in Aevum's extended markup syntax. Auto-completion, linting, and validation run in real-time.
Real-time multi-cursor editing with presence indicators, inline comments, and revision tracking. Changes are versioned automatically, with full rollback capability.
- Live cursors with contributor names
- Threaded comments anchored to specific text ranges
- Automatic conflict resolution for simultaneous edits
- Granular permission controls (view, suggest, edit, admin)
📚 Citation Engine
Insert, format, and verify references effortlessly. The citation engine supports APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and ISO 690 standards out of the box.
Supported Reference Types
Books, journal articles, theses, websites, datasets, patents, and primary archival documents. Paste a DOI, ISBN, or URL and the engine auto-populates the complete metadata.
Every citation is cross-checked against academic databases. Missing or mismatched metadata triggers a review flag before publication.
📏 Style Guide & Standards
Consistency is critical. Follow these core formatting rules to maintain encyclopedia quality:
🔤 Capitalization
Use sentence case for headings. Title case only for proper nouns, book titles, and formal names.
📏 List Structure
Nest lists logically. Use bullets for unordered items, numbered lists for sequential or ranked content.
🔗 Internal Links
Link to related Aevum entries on first mention only. Avoid over-linking common terms.
📝 Tone & Voice
Maintain a neutral, encyclopedic tone. Avoid first-person pronouns, rhetorical questions, and speculative language.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import articles from other platforms?
Yes. We support direct import from Markdown, ReStructuredText, and MediaWiki dumps. Formatting is preserved and automatically converted to Aevum's schema.
How does auto-save work?
Changes are saved to your local cache every 2 seconds and synced to the cloud every 10 seconds. You can also manually trigger a version commit.
Are formatting guidelines enforced automatically?
The editor provides real-time linting warnings and suggestions. Final publication requires passing the style validator, but contributors can request exemptions for specialized topics.