GettingStarted

To contribute your knowledge and expertise you must be logged in as a registered Member.

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 Page index
• 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 the Contents you will find People and if you select it you will see it has a page title Category:People. Remember this.

You can also find the page title in the URL browser'sSecond location field like this:

http://wikisea.net/index.php?title=Category:People

You will also notice a 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:

[[Category:People]]

and this will link your bio to the People category. If you used the template this is already done for you.

If you have a boat, you can load gallery photos at Category:BoatGallery and back link to your bio page and also the type of boat.

View Source

To get an overview of how wiki pages are made, select the View Source tab above to see how this page is constructed.

Templates

Several templates are provided to guide you:

• Templates — All template pages.

• 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.