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Avacalwm: /* Step 5: Edit an existing article */

2026-04-24T12:59:45Z

Step 5: Edit an existing article

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	# click the '''edit''' tab at the top of any article		# click the '''edit''' tab at the top of any article
	#: [[File:Edit Screenshot.jpg\|none\|frame\|the edit tab]]		#: [[File:Edit Screenshot.jpg\|none\|frame\|the edit tab]]
	# or, you can click the '''edit''' link at the right of each section heading		# or, you can click the '''edit''' link or pencil icon at the right of each section heading
	#: [[~~Image~~:~~{{SITENAME}}_edit_link~~.~~gif~~\|none\|frame\|the edit section link]]		#: [[File:Category Edit Screenshot.jpg\|none\|frame\|the edit section link]]
	# make necessary changes to the text in the edit window		# make necessary changes to the text in the edit window
	# click '''Save page''' at the bottom		# click '''Save page''' at the bottom

Avacalwm: /* Step 5: Edit an existing article */

2026-04-24T12:53:01Z

Step 5: Edit an existing article

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	# make necessary changes to the text in the edit window		# make necessary changes to the text in the edit window
	# click '''Save page''' at the bottom		# click '''Save page''' at the bottom
	#: [[~~Image~~:~~{{SITENAME}}_save~~.~~gif~~\|none\|frame\|don't forget to click Save page!]]		#: [[File:Save Screenshot.jpg\|none\|frame\|don't forget to click Save page!]]

	=Step 6: Create a new article=		=Step 6: Create a new article=

Avacalwm: /* Step 5: Edit an existing article */

2026-04-24T12:50:48Z

Step 5: Edit an existing article

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	'''Begin editing:'''		'''Begin editing:'''
	# click the '''edit''' tab at the top of any article		# click the '''edit''' tab at the top of any article
	#: [[~~Image~~:~~{{SITENAME}}_edit_tab~~.~~gif~~\|none\|frame\|the edit tab]]		#: [[File:Edit Screenshot.jpg\|none\|frame\|the edit tab]]
	# or, you can click the '''edit''' link at the right of each section heading		# or, you can click the '''edit''' link at the right of each section heading
	#: [[Image:{{SITENAME}}_edit_link.gif\|none\|frame\|the edit section link]]		#: [[Image:{{SITENAME}}_edit_link.gif\|none\|frame\|the edit section link]]

Avacalwm: /* Step 4: Search for specific information */

2026-04-24T12:49:57Z

Step 4: Search for specific information

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	=Step 4: Search for specific information=		=Step 4: Search for specific information=
	Use the search box on the ~~right~~ of the screen:		Use the search box on the left of the screen:
	:[[~~Image~~:~~{{SITENAME}}_searchbox~~.~~gif~~\|none\|frame\|the search box]]		:[[File:Search screenshot.jpg\|none\|frame\|the search box]]

	* '''Go''' will find matches for your term in article '''titles'''.		* '''Go''' will find matches for your term in article '''titles'''.
	* '''Search''' will find matches for your term in the '''full text''' of all articles.		* '''Search''' will find matches for your term in the '''full text''' of all articles.

	=Step 5: Edit an existing article=		=Step 5: Edit an existing article=

Avacalwm at 12:36, 24 April 2026

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	=Step 1: Log in=		=Step 1: Create or request an account=
	The first thing to do is '''log in'''.		The first thing to do is '''request an account''' by sending an email to Manyra (mailto:manyrasip@gmail.com) Include:

			*your desired {{SITENAME}} user name (often, but not always, your persona name)
			*your email address

			A temporary password will be emailed to youm typically within 24 hours.

			=Step 2: Log in=
			The first thing to do after getting an account is '''log in'''.

	#go to the [[Special:Userlogin\|log in page]]		#go to the [[Special:Userlogin\|log in page]]
	#enter your {{SITENAME}} user name		#enter your {{SITENAME}} user name
	~~#enter your password~~		#click "Log in"
	#click "Log in" and you're ~~done~~!		#Go to the [[Special:Preferences\|Preference]] page and change your password if you wish.
			#You're Done!

	=Step 2: Navigate to articles=		=Step 3: Navigate to the articles=
	There are several ways to navigate and find what you want:		There are several ways to navigate and find what you want:
	* Use the '''left menu''' for common links, such as the main page, current events, recent changes, and external links		* Use the '''left menu''' for common links, such as the main page, current events, recent changes, and external links
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	* Go to the [[Special:Categories\|categories page]], which groups articles by subject.		* Go to the [[Special:Categories\|categories page]], which groups articles by subject.
	* Try the [[Special:Recentchanges\|recent changes]] page to see the latest additions to {{SITENAME}}.		* Try the [[Special:Recentchanges\|recent changes]] page to see the latest additions to {{SITENAME}}.
			* Try the [[Special:Random\|random]] page just to see what might come up!

	=Step 3: Search for specific information=		=Step 4: Search for specific information=
	Use the search box on the ~~left~~ of the screen:		Use the search box on the right of the screen:
	:[[Image:{{SITENAME}}_searchbox.gif\|none\|frame\|the search box]]		:[[Image:{{SITENAME}}_searchbox.gif\|none\|frame\|the search box]]

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	* '''Search''' will find matches for your term in the '''full text''' of all articles.		* '''Search''' will find matches for your term in the '''full text''' of all articles.

	=Step 4: Edit an existing article=		=Step 5: Edit an existing article=
	A unique part of {{SITENAME}} is that all readers are encouraged to contribute.		A unique part of {{SITENAME}} is that all readers are encouraged to contribute.

	* all changes are reversible		* all changes are reversible
	* formatting is not necessary in most cases		* formatting is not necessary in most cases
	* {{Contact an administrator}} if you have any questions		* Contact an administrator if you have any questions

	'''Begin editing:'''		'''Begin editing:'''
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	#: [[Image:{{SITENAME}}_save.gif\|none\|frame\|don't forget to click Save page!]]		#: [[Image:{{SITENAME}}_save.gif\|none\|frame\|don't forget to click Save page!]]

	=Step 5: Create a new article=		=Step 6: Create a new article=
	There are two main ways to create a new article:		There are two main ways to create a new article:
	#Follow a red, or "dead", link, which will take you directly to an edit page you can start adding information to.		#Follow a red, or "dead", link, which will take you directly to an edit page you can start adding information to.
	#Write a term or word in the search box and click '''Go'''. If it doesn't already exist, you will be given the option to "Create this page." Well, go for it!		#Write a term or word in the search box and click '''Go'''. If it doesn't already exist, you will be given the option to "Create this page." Well, go for it!

	=Step 6: Organize articles=		=Step 7: Organize articles=
	[[Help:~~Category\|~~Categories]] are one way to organize articles ([[Special:Categories\|see the full list]]). These are special pages that list all the articles assigned to that category.		[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Categories Categories] are one way to organize articles ([[Special:Categories\|see the full list]]). These are special pages that list all the articles assigned to that category.

	For example, if you write an article about your group's new event called "Big Sticks'R'Us Tourney", you will want to add the article to the [[:Category:Events\|Events]] category. Every existing category will give an example for how to do this. For this example, you would copy this text to anywhere in your article (usually at the bottom):		For example, if you write an article about your group's new event called "Big Sticks'R'Us Tourney", you will want to add the article to the [[:Category:Events\|Events]] category. Every existing category will give an example for how to do this. For this example, you would copy this text to anywhere in your article (usually at the bottom):
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	<nowiki>[[Category:Events]]</nowiki>		<nowiki>[[Category:Events]]</nowiki>

	=Step 7: Advanced features=		It's almost always better to use an existing category if it fits, but new categories can also be created. Ask an admin if you need assistance.

			=Step 8: Advanced features=
	This tutorial has provided a basic introduction to working with {{SITENAME}}. Many other resources are available to learn about more advanced features:		This tutorial has provided a basic introduction to working with {{SITENAME}}. Many other resources are available to learn about more advanced features:

Avacalwm at 17:54, 2 December 2015

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	~~{{MoreContent}}~~

	=Step 1: Log in=		=Step 1: Log in=

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''This page gives you the fastest introduction for using {{SITENAME}} to search, edit, and create new articles. See the [[Help:Contents|main help page]] for more complete information.''

__TOC__

{{MoreContent}}

=Step 1: Log in=
The first thing to do is '''log in'''.

#go to the [[Special:Userlogin|log in page]]
#enter your {{SITENAME}} user name
#enter your password
#click "Log in" and you're done!

=Step 2: Navigate to articles=
There are several ways to navigate and find what you want:
* Use the '''left menu''' for common links, such as the main page, current events, recent changes, and external links
* Use the '''contents''' list on the main page
* Go to the [[Special:Categories|categories page]], which groups articles by subject.
* Try the [[Special:Recentchanges|recent changes]] page to see the latest additions to {{SITENAME}}.

=Step 3: Search for specific information=
Use the search box on the left of the screen:
:[[Image:{{SITENAME}}_searchbox.gif|none|frame|the search box]]

* '''Go''' will find matches for your term in article '''titles'''.
* '''Search''' will find matches for your term in the '''full text''' of all articles.

=Step 4: Edit an existing article=
A unique part of {{SITENAME}} is that all readers are encouraged to contribute.

* all changes are reversible
* formatting is not necessary in most cases
* {{Contact an administrator}} if you have any questions

'''Begin editing:'''
# click the '''edit''' tab at the top of any article
#: [[Image:{{SITENAME}}_edit_tab.gif|none|frame|the edit tab]]
# or, you can click the '''edit''' link at the right of each section heading
#: [[Image:{{SITENAME}}_edit_link.gif|none|frame|the edit section link]]
# make necessary changes to the text in the edit window
# click '''Save page''' at the bottom
#: [[Image:{{SITENAME}}_save.gif|none|frame|don't forget to click Save page!]]

=Step 5: Create a new article=
There are two main ways to create a new article:
#Follow a red, or "dead", link, which will take you directly to an edit page you can start adding information to.
#Write a term or word in the search box and click '''Go'''. If it doesn't already exist, you will be given the option to "Create this page." Well, go for it!

=Step 6: Organize articles=
[[Help:Category|Categories]] are one way to organize articles ([[Special:Categories|see the full list]]). These are special pages that list all the articles assigned to that category.

For example, if you write an article about your group's new event called "Big Sticks'R'Us Tourney", you will want to add the article to the [[:Category:Events|Events]] category. Every existing category will give an example for how to do this. For this example, you would copy this text to anywhere in your article (usually at the bottom):

<nowiki>[[Category:Events]]</nowiki>

=Step 7: Advanced features=
This tutorial has provided a basic introduction to working with {{SITENAME}}. Many other resources are available to learn about more advanced features:

#{{Contact an administrator}}, who would be more than happy to answer any questions you have, or provide training to you.
#Visit the [[Help:Contents|help index]] for a list of all help resources available
#Visit the MediaWiki site for information about the software that powers the {{SITENAME}}.

[[Category:Help|Two Minute Tutorial]]