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Before you start to develop a topic, check to see if the page already exists: | Before you start to develop a topic, check to see if the page already exists: | ||
* Use the Search box at the upper right | * Use the Search box at the upper right | ||
| − | * Check the [[ | + | * Check the [[Category:Categories|Page index]] |
| + | * Check the [[Special:Categories|Contents]] | ||
* Check the [[Special:Categories|Category list]] | * Check the [[Special:Categories|Category list]] | ||
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| + | (You can also fimd these links in the left sidebar.) | ||
If the page exists, feel free to collaborate in its development; or, develop a sister page. | If the page exists, feel free to collaborate in its development; or, develop a sister page. | ||
| − | To create a new page, first identify the | + | To create a new page, first identify the category that you will use. If you feel you need a new category or sub-category page, please contact [mailto:support@wikisea.net support@wikisea.net]. |
== Tutorial == | == Tutorial == | ||
To practice, create your own bio page. | To practice, create your own bio page. | ||
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| + | If you check the[[Special:Categories|Contents]] you eill find a category [[Category:People|People]]. Select it and you will see it has a page name <i>Category:People</i>. Remember this. | ||
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| + | Now, in the search box at upper right type your name in Camel case Use a middle initial to minimse conflict with similar names. Your name should look like this: JohnADoe. Or, you can use a your full name like JohnAlfredDoe. | ||
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Next, in the browser's location field you will see a URL a bit like this: | Next, in the browser's location field you will see a URL a bit like this: | ||
Revision as of 10:14, 25 July 2015
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Before you start to develop a topic, check to see if the page already exists:
- Use the Search box at the upper right
- Check the
- Check the Contents
- Check the Category list
(You can also fimd these links in the left sidebar.)
If the page exists, feel free to collaborate in its development; or, develop a sister page.
To create a new page, first identify the category that you will use. If you feel you need a new category or sub-category page, please contact support@wikisea.net.
Tutorial
To practice, create your own bio page.
If you check theContents you eill find a category. Select it and you will see it has a page name Category:People. Remember this.
Now, in the search box at upper right type your name in Camel case Use a middle initial to minimse conflict with similar names. Your name should look like this: JohnADoe. Or, you can use a your full name like JohnAlfredDoe.
Next, in the browser'sSecond location field you will see a URL a bit like this:
https://www.wikisea.net/w/index.php?title=GettingStarted&action=edit
Or this:
https://www.wikisea.net/w/index.php/Main_Page
Whichever, you want to type in the name of your page after the "index.php/" so your location looks like this:
https://www.wikisea.net/w/index.php/YourPageNane
Be sure to use your actual desired page name. :)
With your cursor still in the location field, press Enter and the page will be created.
- Topic Page Template (Wiki Style) — To jump right in!
- Topic Page Template (MS Word) — Use this docx template with a Word Add-In
- Topic Page Template (Libre Office) — Use this odt template with Libre Office
- QuickStart Guide — AAmpere (amp), SI unit of electrical current quick guide to making topic pages.
- User's Guide — For detailed information.
- Templates — Template pages.
