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==Make Edits== | ==Make Edits== | ||
Once you have created an account you can start editing pages. If you find a page you want to edit simply click on the '''"edit"''' tab at the top of the page. | Once you have created an account you can start editing pages. If you find a page you want to edit simply click on the '''"edit"''' tab at the top of the page. | ||
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If you need more information the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents Media Wiki Help] is a great resource. | If you need more information the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents Media Wiki Help] is a great resource. | ||
| + | ==Tools== | ||
| + | There are a variety of tools for making 'wiki markup'. Take a look at the above links and search at mediawiki to find the tools that you need. | ||
| + | Some useful examples: | ||
| + | *Importing things from Microsoft Word [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Word2MediaWikiPlus] | ||
| + | *Using OpenOffice as an editor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org] | ||
===Adding Content=== | ===Adding Content=== | ||
If you notice something missing then create it! Add to pages or add pages. | If you notice something missing then create it! Add to pages or add pages. | ||
Do a search for the subject you think is missing. If nothing comes up you can create a page simply by clicking on the red highlighted text above the section telling you that page wasn't found. | Do a search for the subject you think is missing. If nothing comes up you can create a page simply by clicking on the red highlighted text above the section telling you that page wasn't found. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:27, 23 June 2010
Contents
Getting Started
Find Info
Wikis operate like the web: SEARCH !
Make Edits
Once you have created an account you can start editing pages. If you find a page you want to edit simply click on the "edit" tab at the top of the page.
Text Edits
Have a look at the Wikipedia Cheatsheet for simple formatting syntax.
If you need more information the Media Wiki Help is a great resource.
Tools
There are a variety of tools for making 'wiki markup'. Take a look at the above links and search at mediawiki to find the tools that you need. Some useful examples:
Adding Content
If you notice something missing then create it! Add to pages or add pages.
Do a search for the subject you think is missing. If nothing comes up you can create a page simply by clicking on the red highlighted text above the section telling you that page wasn't found.
