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.

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.