Animation Wiki:Layout guide

The layout guide is an official guide as to how articles should be written and structured. Feel free to discuss the Layout Guide on the talk page.

Television series articles

 * Tabs template: If necessary, a Tabs template should be used on top of the infoboxes.
 * Infobox template: Use the Infobox television series template.
 * Description
 * Standard description: [Name of series] (should be bold and italicized) is an animated television series/sitcom created by [creator/s] for [channel/network]. It premiered on [premiere date] and ended on [end date].
 * Premise: Explain what the television series is all about.
 * Voice cast: List the voice cast, and categorize them by main, recurring, and guest characters.
 * Production: Describe how the series is made.
 * Episodes: Should use the Main template, code is:

Film articles

 * Tabs template: If necessary, a Tabs template should be used on top of the infoboxes.
 * Infobox template: Use the Infobox film template.
 * Description
 * Standard description: [Name of film] (should be bold and italicized) is a [year] animated/computer-animated/stop-motion film produced by [production company]. It was released on [release date].
 * Plot: Full recap of the film.
 * Voice cast: List the voice cast, by billing order.
 * Production: Describe how the film is made.
 * Marketing: Describe how the film is promoted.
 * Release: Describe about the film's release.
 * Reception: Should have two sub-sections: Box office and Critical response.

Character articles

 * Tabs template: If necessary, a Tabs template should be used on top of the infoboxes.
 * Infobox template: Use the Infobox character template.
 * Description
 * Standard description: [Name of character] is a (main/supporting/recurring/minor) character (or protagonist/antagonist) from the [channel/company] animated series/sitcom/film [name of series/film].