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This page documents the Official ''[[GTA Wiki]]'' [[Manual of Style]] on lead sections.

==Formatting==
The lead section is the opening description to the article subject. It should entice readers to continue reading while offering a snapshot that is informative on its own. 

An introduction to the subject should:
#Clearly and succinctly define the subject (in '''bold''' text) and its appearances.
#Use plain language and avoid jargon.
#Use a neutral [[MOS:TONE|tone]] and third person narrative.

In order to preserve informative and concise lead sections, we often [[MOS:NORULES|ignore the rules]]; if the lead section becomes overloaded and cluttered, it makes the subject more difficult to understand and discourages users from reading further. 

===Introductory text===
The amount of text and area of focus for a lead section depends on the page and is usually defined in the specific [[MOS|article layout]]. General lead section formats include:
*The '''Subject''' is a [type of content] appearing in ''[[Grand Theft Auto|Grand Theft Auto game]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto|Grand Theft Auto game 2]]''.
*'''Subjects''' are a [type of content] appearing in the [[HD Universe]] of the ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' series.
*The '''Subject''' is a [type of content] due to appear in the upcoming release of ''[[Grand Theft Auto|Grand Theft Auto game]]''.
*'''Joe Bloggs''' is a [type of character] appearing in ''[[Grand Theft Auto|Grand Theft Auto game]]''.
*'''John Smith''' (born 1 January 1970) is a [nationality] [profession].
*The following is a list of '''Subject''' appearing in ''[[Grand Theft Auto|Grand Theft Auto game]]''.

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