Manual:Interface/en

The MediaWiki interface is the entirety of the output HTML code of a wiki page except the body text itself.

Localizing the interface
The default interface for many languages is defined in the MediaWiki localization files, and will update automatically if the language set by $LanguageCode or if a user's preferences is changed.

You can edit the text strings and images displayed for the current user interface language via the special page Special:Allmessages.
 * Help:System messages

Customizing the interface
Depending on one's requirements and programming expertise, there are several different customization techniques available:


 * System messages: Most look and feel customizations can be done by modifying system messages using the Special:AllMessages page.


 * Skins: Fundamental changes to the layout of the interface may require attaching functions to one or more skin hooks and/or the creation of a custom skin. For more information, please see Manual:Skins.


 * /JavaScript: improve browser behavior using some scripts. Includes a list of JavaScript variables.
 * /Stylesheets: improve layout and design using CSS.
 * /IDs and classes: a list of common IDs and classes.