# blender-manual **Repository Path**: blender_5/blender-manual ## Basic Information - **Project Name**: blender-manual - **Description**: https://projects.blender.org/blender/blender-manual.git ε…‹ιš† - **Primary Language**: Python - **License**: CC-BY-SA-4.0 - **Default Branch**: main - **Homepage**: None - **GVP Project**: No ## Statistics - **Stars**: 0 - **Forks**: 0 - **Created**: 2024-12-12 - **Last Updated**: 2025-10-25 ## Categories & Tags **Categories**: Uncategorized **Tags**: None ## README # Blender Manual Welcome to the Blender user manual project! We are always looking for contributors. Whether you're a seasoned writer, a Blender expert, or just getting started, your help is valuable. The Blender Manual is written in `reStructuredText` (RST) and built using [Sphinx](http://www.sphinx-doc.org/en/stable/). You can view the latest version of the manual [here](https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/dev/). If you're interested in contributing, follow the instructions below. ## ✍️ How to Build & Edit the Documentation Before making changes, please review the style guides to ensure consistency: - [Writing Style Guide](https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/dev/contribute/manual/guides/writing_guide.html) - [Markup Style Guide](https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/dev/contribute/manual/guides/markup_guide.html) Once you're familiar with the guidelines, follow these steps to get set up, edit, and submit your changes: 1. **[Install Dependencies](https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/dev/contribute/manual/getting_started/local_editing/install/index.html)** - Set up the documentation environment. 2. **[Building the Manual](https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/dev/contribute/manual/getting_started/local_editing/build.html)** - Compile the manual to see changes locally. 3. **[Editing the Manual](https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/dev/contribute/manual/getting_started/local_editing/editing.html)** - Make your changes. 4. **[Rebuild](https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/dev/contribute/manual/getting_started/local_editing/build.html)** - Verify that your changes appear correctly. 5. **[Submit a Pull Request](https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/dev/contribute/manual/getting_started/local_editing/pull_requests.html)** - Share your contributions with the community. πŸ’‘ *New to Git?* If you're unfamiliar with Git or pull requests, you can submit your modified file as an [issue](https://projects.blender.org/blender/blender-manual/issues/new), and someone from the team can assist you. ## πŸ”— Useful Links - **Manual Docs:** [Contributing Guide](https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/4.4/contribute/manual/index.html) - **Source Files:** [Manual Repository](https://projects.blender.org/blender/blender-manual) - **Developer Forum:** [Documentation Category](https://devtalk.blender.org/c/documentation/12) - **Chat:** [#docs on chat.blender.org](https://chat.blender.org/#/room/#docs:blender.org) - **Administrators:** @blendify *The Documentation Administrators manage the project, infrastructure, and contributor coordination. Feel free to reach out!* ## πŸ“– Join the Documentation Team The Blender Manual is maintained by a group of contributors and administrators. If you're interested in becoming a contributor, visit the [developer forum](https://devtalk.blender.org/c/documentation/12) to get started. No experience is requiredβ€”just a willingness to help! # 🌍 Translating the Blender Manual We use Sphinx's internationalization package to support translations. To contribute to translations, check out the [Blender Manual Translations Project](https://projects.blender.org/blender/blender-manual-translations). ## ❓ Getting Help If you have any questions or need assistance: - Join the **[chat](https://chat.blender.org/#/room/#docs:blender.org)** for real-time help. - Post on the **[developer forum](https://devtalk.blender.org/c/documentation/12)** for detailed discussions. --- We appreciate your help in making Blender's documentation better for everyone! πŸš€