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Admin: /* External links */ delete duplicate section

Admin — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:40:28 GMT

External links: delete duplicate section

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-	~~==External links==~~
-	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents Wikipedia Help], Wikipedia's version of this page.

	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]

Admin: /* How to edit */ finish edit

Admin — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:39:31 GMT

How to edit: finish edit

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	*'''Create new section''' within the page. Or do it manually <nowiki>==How to edit==</nowiki> created the above heading.		*'''Create new section''' within the page. Or do it manually <nowiki>==How to edit==</nowiki> created the above heading.
	*'''Insert image''' from WikiFON [[Special:Imagelist]]. Only Greg or Chris can upload files. Attach the files to an email and send them to Chris on the listserv. See [[Help:Pictures]] for more info.		*'''Insert image''' from WikiFON [[Special:Imagelist]]. Only Greg or Chris can upload files. Attach the files to an email and send them to Chris on the listserv. See [[Help:Pictures]] for more info.
-	*'''Link to a media file''' (sound or movie). ~~If your video file~~ is not on the internet already, you can host it on one of the websites listed [http://www.philb.com/iwantto/multimedia.htm here]. Editthis.info does not allow you to upload files (although you will be able to with a Premium account).	+	*'''Link to a media file''' (sound or movie). This is an advanced feature.
	*'''Mathematical formula''' WikiFON administrators don't know how to use this feature		*'''Mathematical formula''' WikiFON administrators don't know how to use this feature
	*'''Ignore wikipedia formatting''' - useful in instructions. In edit mode it looks like <nowiki><nowiki><nowiki>==How to edit==</nowiki></nowiki></nowiki> in plain text instead of as a picture.		*'''Ignore wikipedia formatting''' - useful in instructions. In edit mode it looks like <nowiki><nowiki><nowiki>==How to edit==</nowiki></nowiki></nowiki> in plain text instead of as a picture.
	*'''Your signature and Timestamp''' a quick way to sign your name if you are logged in.		*'''Your signature and Timestamp''' a quick way to sign your name if you are logged in.
	*'''Horizontal line''' - use sparingly.		*'''Horizontal line''' - use sparingly.
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		+	When you think it is a good time to save (do it often on this WikiFON) please write a brief note in the summary before clicking the save button. We added a page link in our example, we might want to click the "Watch this page", so it will appear in "my watchlist" the next time anyone changes it.
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		+	[[Image:FON editing Summary ss.JPG\|frame\|center]]
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		+	That is the short lesson on how to edit.

	==Pictures and files ==		==Pictures and files ==

Admin: /* How to edit */

Admin — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:28:42 GMT

How to edit

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	*'''Internal link''' - link to a page inside the wiki you are editing. If you want to do it without the button, do something like this <nowiki>[[Main Page]]</nowiki>. This will show up as [[Main Page]]. CaSe MattErS (case matters)!		*'''Internal link''' - link to a page inside the wiki you are editing. If you want to do it without the button, do something like this <nowiki>[[Main Page]]</nowiki>. This will show up as [[Main Page]]. CaSe MattErS (case matters)!
	*'''External link''' - link to a web page not part of the wiki you are editing. If you want to do it without the button, do something like this <nowiki>[http://www.google.com Google Homepage]</nowiki>. This will show up as [http://www.google.com Google Homepage].		*'''External link''' - link to a web page not part of the wiki you are editing. If you want to do it without the button, do something like this <nowiki>[http://www.google.com Google Homepage]</nowiki>. This will show up as [http://www.google.com Google Homepage].
-	*'''Create new section''' within the page.	+	*'''Create new section''' within the page. Or do it manually <nowiki>==How to edit==</nowiki> created the above heading.
-	*'''Insert image''' from ~~this wiki. Note~~: ~~To insert an image that is not on this page, just insert the url, for example, <nowiki>http://example~~.~~com/image~~.~~jpg</nowiki>. If your picture is not on~~ the ~~internet already, you can host it~~ on ~~one of~~ the ~~websites listed~~ [~~http~~:~~//www.philb.com/iwantto/share.htm here~~]~~. You can also upload an image by clicking on the upload file link in the toolbox~~.	+	*'''Insert image''' from WikiFON [[Special:Imagelist]]. Only Greg or Chris can upload files. Attach the files to an email and send them to Chris on the listserv. See [[Help:Pictures]] for more info.
	*'''Link to a media file''' (sound or movie). If your video file is not on the internet already, you can host it on one of the websites listed [http://www.philb.com/iwantto/multimedia.htm here]. Editthis.info does not allow you to upload files (although you will be able to with a Premium account).		*'''Link to a media file''' (sound or movie). If your video file is not on the internet already, you can host it on one of the websites listed [http://www.philb.com/iwantto/multimedia.htm here]. Editthis.info does not allow you to upload files (although you will be able to with a Premium account).
-	*'''Mathematical formula''' ~~[[Help:Math]]~~	+	*'''Mathematical formula''' WikiFON administrators don't know how to use this feature
-	*'''Ignore wikipedia formatting''' - ~~what was used to show~~ <nowiki>~~http:~~//~~example.com/image.jpg~~</nowiki> in plain text instead of as a picture.	+	*'''Ignore wikipedia formatting''' - useful in instructions. In edit mode it looks like <nowiki><nowiki><nowiki>==How to edit==</nowiki></nowiki></nowiki> in plain text instead of as a picture.
-	*'''Your signature and Timestamp''' ~~- only~~ if you are ~~signed~~ in.	+	*'''Your signature and Timestamp''' a quick way to sign your name if you are logged in.
	*'''Horizontal line''' - use sparingly.		*'''Horizontal line''' - use sparingly.

Admin: /* How to edit */

Admin — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:10:25 GMT

How to edit

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	*'''Bold''' - make your text '''bold'''.		*'''Bold''' - make your text '''bold'''.
	*'''Italics''' - make your text ''italicized''.		*'''Italics''' - make your text ''italicized''.
-	*'''Internal link''' - link to a page inside the wiki you are editing. If you want to do it without the button, do something like this <nowiki>[[Main Page]]</nowiki>. This will show up as [[Main Page]]. CaSe MattErS!	+	*'''Internal link''' - link to a page inside the wiki you are editing. If you want to do it without the button, do something like this <nowiki>[[Main Page]]</nowiki>. This will show up as [[Main Page]]. CaSe MattErS (case matters)!
	*'''External link''' - link to a web page not part of the wiki you are editing. If you want to do it without the button, do something like this <nowiki>[http://www.google.com Google Homepage]</nowiki>. This will show up as [http://www.google.com Google Homepage].		*'''External link''' - link to a web page not part of the wiki you are editing. If you want to do it without the button, do something like this <nowiki>[http://www.google.com Google Homepage]</nowiki>. This will show up as [http://www.google.com Google Homepage].
	*'''Create new section''' within the page.		*'''Create new section''' within the page.

Admin: /* How to edit */

Admin — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:09:08 GMT

How to edit

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	==How to edit==		==How to edit==
-		+	[[Image:WikiFON page tabs.JPG\|frame\|center\|The edit tab at the top of every page is one way to change a page. Click on it to edit an entire pages content]]
	To add plain text, simply enter it. If you want to do something more fancy, look how others have done certain things on the page you are editing, or go to one of the links below. Once you are done editing, click on the save button at the bottom, and you will have changed the page.		To add plain text, simply enter it. If you want to do something more fancy, look how others have done certain things on the page you are editing, or go to one of the links below. Once you are done editing, click on the save button at the bottom, and you will have changed the page.

Admin: /* Pictures and files */

Admin — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:24:58 GMT

Pictures and files

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	==Pictures and files ==		==Pictures and files ==
-	The Admin user (Greg or Chris) will have to upload your picture. Once it is in the file list, anybody can insert it into a page. Please see [[Help:Pictures]] for more information.	+	The Admin user (Greg or Chris) will have to upload your picture. Once it is in the [[Special:Imagelist\|file list]], anybody can insert it into a page. We suggest using a generic place holder picture. Please see [[Help:Pictures]] for more information.

	==External Links==		==External Links==

Admin: Add Picture reference

Admin — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:22:46 GMT

Add Picture reference

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	*'''Your signature and Timestamp''' - only if you are signed in.		*'''Your signature and Timestamp''' - only if you are signed in.
	*'''Horizontal line''' - use sparingly.		*'''Horizontal line''' - use sparingly.
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		+	==Pictures and files ==
		+	The Admin user (Greg or Chris) will have to upload your picture. Once it is in the file list, anybody can insert it into a page. Please see [[Help:Pictures]] for more information.

	==External Links==		==External Links==

Admin: /* How to basics */ Changed instructions to save often and re-edit page

Admin — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:42:32 GMT

How to basics: Changed instructions to save often and re-edit page

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	==How to basics ==		==How to basics ==

-	You can '''[[Help:Add_page\|add pages]]''', or ''' [[Help:editing\|edit]]''' (including modifying or deleting) most pages in WikiFON. Click the "edit" tab at the top to edit the whole page, or click on one of the "edit" links within the page to change that specific part. ~~After making changes~~, click "Save Page" button at the bottom. That is the very basics on how to change a page! The [[Sandbox]] page is a place to play. Have fun.	+	You can '''[[Help:Add_page\|add pages]]''', or ''' [[Help:editing\|edit]]''' (including modifying or deleting) most pages in WikiFON. Click the "edit" tab at the top to edit the whole page, or click on one of the "edit" links within the page to change that specific part. Every 3 to 5 minutes, click "Save Page" button at the bottom and edit the page again if you have not finished. That is the very basics on how to change a page! The [[Sandbox]] page is a place to play. Have fun.

-	Help us improve ~~help~~. Edit the [[Feedback]] page to post questions. For example, "How do I add a page?"	+	Help us improve Help. Edit the [[Feedback]] page to post questions. For example, "How do I add a page?, needs to be on that help box thingy . Or edit the [[FAQs]] page, which is about Frequently Asked Questions and has answers, tips and tricks.

	If you edit something, please communicate why. There are two places for this. The discussion tab on any page is a good place for longer comments about the page. (Since it is a page, you will have to click on the discussion tab, then the edit tab). The second place is the "Summary area" at the bottom of the edit area. For example, we will put "edit help intro for new user". This will show up when we click on the history tab.		If you edit something, please communicate why. There are two places for this. The discussion tab on any page is a good place for longer comments about the page. (Since it is a page, you will have to click on the discussion tab, then the edit tab). The second place is the "Summary area" at the bottom of the edit area. For example, we will put "edit help intro for new user". This will show up when we click on the history tab.

Rcollman: /* How to basics */ change link to feedback

Rcollman — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:22:47 GMT

How to basics: change link to feedback

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	You can '''[[Help:Add_page\|add pages]]''', or ''' [[Help:editing\|edit]]''' (including modifying or deleting) most pages in WikiFON. Click the "edit" tab at the top to edit the whole page, or click on one of the "edit" links within the page to change that specific part. After making changes, click "Save Page" button at the bottom. That is the very basics on how to change a page! The [[Sandbox]] page is a place to play. Have fun.		You can '''[[Help:Add_page\|add pages]]''', or ''' [[Help:editing\|edit]]''' (including modifying or deleting) most pages in WikiFON. Click the "edit" tab at the top to edit the whole page, or click on one of the "edit" links within the page to change that specific part. After making changes, click "Save Page" button at the bottom. That is the very basics on how to change a page! The [[Sandbox]] page is a place to play. Have fun.

-	Help us improve help. Edit the [[~~Problems and suggestions~~]] page to post questions. For example, "How do I add a page?"	+	Help us improve help. Edit the [[Feedback]] page to post questions. For example, "How do I add a page?"

	If you edit something, please communicate why. There are two places for this. The discussion tab on any page is a good place for longer comments about the page. (Since it is a page, you will have to click on the discussion tab, then the edit tab). The second place is the "Summary area" at the bottom of the edit area. For example, we will put "edit help intro for new user". This will show up when we click on the history tab.		If you edit something, please communicate why. There are two places for this. The discussion tab on any page is a good place for longer comments about the page. (Since it is a page, you will have to click on the discussion tab, then the edit tab). The second place is the "Summary area" at the bottom of the edit area. For example, we will put "edit help intro for new user". This will show up when we click on the history tab.
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	==How to edit==		==How to edit==

Admin: correct edit link

Admin — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:03:42 GMT

correct edit link

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	==How to basics ==		==How to basics ==

-	You can '''[[Help:Add_page\|add pages]]''', or ''' [[edit]]''' (including modifying or deleting) most pages in WikiFON. Click the "edit" tab at the top to edit the whole page, or click on one of the "edit" links within the page to change that specific part. After making changes, click "Save Page" button at the bottom. That is the very basics on how to change a page! The [[Sandbox]] page is a place to play. Have fun.	+	You can '''[[Help:Add_page\|add pages]]''', or ''' [[Help:editing\|edit]]''' (including modifying or deleting) most pages in WikiFON. Click the "edit" tab at the top to edit the whole page, or click on one of the "edit" links within the page to change that specific part. After making changes, click "Save Page" button at the bottom. That is the very basics on how to change a page! The [[Sandbox]] page is a place to play. Have fun.

	Help us improve help. Edit the [[Problems and suggestions]] page to post questions. For example, "How do I add a page?"		Help us improve help. Edit the [[Problems and suggestions]] page to post questions. For example, "How do I add a page?"