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*[[:Category:Templates|Templates]] — Template pages.
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== Register ==
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To contribute your knowledge and expertise you must be logged in as a [[Special:UserLogin|registered Member]]. Email confirmation is required for edit access to keep out bots. If you have trouble, log-in, select Preferences and re-confirm your email.
=== Social Profile ===
[[File:SocialProfile.png|thumb|250px|left|Finding your social profile]]
Select your user name in the top right menu to access and complete your social profile.
== Editing ==
For best results make sure JavaScript is turned on in your browser.
WikiSea has two editing tools, depending on your context. When visible the <i>Edit</i> tab lets you use a visual editor. The <i>Edit source</i> tab puts you into the markup editor for older pages.
You might find it easier to write offline using an [[Template:MSWord|MS Word]] or [[Template:LibreOffice|Libre Office]] template, and then copy-paste into a WikiSea page.
You can also email your article to [mailto:support@wikisea.net support@wikisea.net].
=== CAPTCHA ===
[[File:captcha-editng.png|thumb|400px|left|]] If you include an external link in the page, you will get an error message about a missing CAPTCHA. Scroll down and just before <i>Save page</i> you will see a test question to confirm that you are a human. This is to prevent bots from planting advertising links.
== Creating a Page ==
[There are [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mediawiki several videos on Youtube] that might be helpful. Note that there are some differences from this site.]
Before you start to develop a topic, check to see if the page already exists:
* Use the Search box at the upper right
You can also look for similar pages:
* Check the [[Special:AllPages|Page index]]
* Check the [[Special:Categories|Contents]]
* Check the [[Special:Categories|Category list]]
(You can also find 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 [mailto:support@wikisea.net support@wikisea.net].
== Tutorial ==
To practice, create your own user or bio page.
=== User Name ===
For quick practice, select your user name in the top right menu bar and describe yourself.
=== Real Name Bio ===
If you check the [[Special:Categories|Contents]] you will find <i>People</i> and if you select it you will see it has a page title <i>Category:People</i>. Remember this.
You can also find the page title in the URL browser's location field like this:
<pre>http://wikisea.net/index.php?title=Category:People</pre>
You will also notice a [[Template:PeopleProfile|template]] on the People page, if you prefer to go that route.
Now, in the search box at upper right type your own 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.
With your cursor still in the location field, press Enter. You will see a screen that invites you to create your page. Write your bio or copy/paste if you already have a text.
To finish, at the bottom of your page enter:
<pre>[[Category:People]]</pre>
and this will link your bio to the <i>People</i> category. If you used the template this is already done for you.
If you have a boat, you can load gallery photos at <i>Category:BoatGallery</i> using this [[Template:BoatGallery|template]] and back link to your bio page and also the type of boat like this:
<pre>[[JohnAlfredDoe]]</pre>
<pre>[[CatamaranGallery]]</pre>
== Templates ==
Several templates are provided to guide you:
*[[:Category:Templates|Templates]] — All template pages.
*[[Template:TopicPage|Topic Page Template (Wiki Style)]] — To jump right in!
*[[Help:Contents|User's Guide]] — For detailed information.