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# Click the '''Save page''' button.
# Click the '''Save page''' button.


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Simple as that!
Simple as that!


== Editing new pages ==
== Editing rules, editing conventions, and formatting ==  
If the page you wish to edit does not exist yet, see [[Help:Starting a new page]]


== Editing existing pages ==
The number one rule of wiki editing is to '''be bold'''. Go ahead - make changes. Other people can correct any mistakes you make, so have confidence, and give it a try! There are all kinds of editing conventions, rules, and philosophies for the editing of wiki pages, but the "be bold" rule is the most important of these!
* Click the '''edit''' [[Help:Navigation#Page Tabs|page tab]]
* Make changes to the text in the edit box. Make sure you write clearly and concisely, and make sure your edit does something to improve the page. If you're making normal changes to the text like fixing spelling mistakes or grammar, inserting new sentences, etc, then you don't have to worry too much about formatting. When you do need to use some type of formatting, you do it using wiki syntax, see [[Help:Formatting]] for some of the common types of formatting used.
* Optionally, enter a short note in the '''Summary''' box describing your changes.
* Optionally preview your changes with the '''Preview''' button.
* Click the '''Save page''' button.


* One can rename pages as well See [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Moving_a_page Help:Moving_a_page]
An edit can contribute whole new paragraphs or pages of information, or it can be as simple as fixing a typo or a spelling mistake. In general, try to add or edit text so that it is clear and concise. Most importantly, make sure you are always aiming to do something which'' improves ''the contents of the wiki.


=== Discussion ===
When you need to use some type of formatting, such as for a new headings or bolding of text, you do this using wiki syntax or the buttons in the [[Help:Edit toolbar|edit toolbar]] above the editing zone. See [[Help:Formatting|Help:Formatting]] for some of the common types of formatting used.
Every article has its own discussion page where you can ask questions, make suggestions, or discuss corrections. Click the '''discussion''' [[Help:Navigation#Page Tabs|page tab]] to reach it. You can sign your message by writing 4 tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). The wiki software turns them into the current time and your username or your current IP address if you are not logged in.


== External Links ==
== Edit summary ==  
[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing MetaWiki|Help:Editing]


Before you save a change, you can enter a short note in the "'''Summary'''" box describing your changes. Don't worry too much about this, or spend too much time thinking about it: just put in a short description of what you just changed. For example, you might say "''fixed typo''" or "''added more information about Dustypore''".


This summary gets stored alongside your edit, and allows people to [[Help:Tracking changes|track changes]] in the wiki more effectively.


[[Category:Help|Editing pages]]
== Preview ==
 
It's a good idea to use the "'''showpreview'''" button to see what your change will look like, before you save it. This is also related to [[Help:Tracking changes|tracking changes]] because every time you save, this is displayed to others as a separate change. This isn't something to worry about too much, but it's good to get into the habit of eliminating mistakes in your own work, by using a preview before saving, rather than saving, then having to do ''another'' edit just to make one or more minor corrections.
 
==Show changes==
 
Another option is the "'''Show changes'''" button which allows you to see the differences between the current version and your edited version.
 
== Other types of editing ==
 
With wiki edits you can start a new page, move (or rename) a page, or even delete a page:
 
* [[Help:Starting a new page|Help:Starting a new page]]
* [[Help:Moving a page|Help:Moving a page]]
* [[Help:Deleting a page|Help:Deleting a page]]
 
 
Remember you should always aim to improve the overall contents of the wiki with your edits.
 
== Discussion ==
 
Every article has its own "talk page" where you can ask questions, make suggestions, or discuss corrections. See [[Help:Talk pages|Help:Talk pages]].
 
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Latest revision as of 20:32, 27 May 2014

Easy editing of pages is what wikis are made for. It only takes a few clicks.

  1. Click the edit page tab at the top of the page.
  2. Make changes to the text.
  3. Click the Save page button.

Simple as that!

Editing rules, editing conventions, and formatting

The number one rule of wiki editing is to be bold. Go ahead - make changes. Other people can correct any mistakes you make, so have confidence, and give it a try! There are all kinds of editing conventions, rules, and philosophies for the editing of wiki pages, but the "be bold" rule is the most important of these!

An edit can contribute whole new paragraphs or pages of information, or it can be as simple as fixing a typo or a spelling mistake. In general, try to add or edit text so that it is clear and concise. Most importantly, make sure you are always aiming to do something which improves the contents of the wiki.

When you need to use some type of formatting, such as for a new headings or bolding of text, you do this using wiki syntax or the buttons in the edit toolbar above the editing zone. See Help:Formatting for some of the common types of formatting used.

Edit summary

Before you save a change, you can enter a short note in the "Summary" box describing your changes. Don't worry too much about this, or spend too much time thinking about it: just put in a short description of what you just changed. For example, you might say "fixed typo" or "added more information about Dustypore".

This summary gets stored alongside your edit, and allows people to track changes in the wiki more effectively.

Preview

It's a good idea to use the "showpreview" button to see what your change will look like, before you save it. This is also related to tracking changes because every time you save, this is displayed to others as a separate change. This isn't something to worry about too much, but it's good to get into the habit of eliminating mistakes in your own work, by using a preview before saving, rather than saving, then having to do another edit just to make one or more minor corrections.

Show changes

Another option is the "Show changes" button which allows you to see the differences between the current version and your edited version.

Other types of editing

With wiki edits you can start a new page, move (or rename) a page, or even delete a page:


Remember you should always aim to improve the overall contents of the wiki with your edits.

Discussion

Every article has its own "talk page" where you can ask questions, make suggestions, or discuss corrections. See Help:Talk pages.