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# '''Search for the Page''': Before creating a new page, search to make sure it doesn't already exist. Use the search box. |
# '''Search for the Page''': Before creating a new page, search to make sure it doesn't already exist. Use the search box. |
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# '''Use a Red Link''': If you search for a page that doesn’t exist, you’ll see a red link. Clicking on this link creates the new page. |
# '''Use a <span style="color: red;">Red Link</span>''': If you search for a page that doesn’t exist, you’ll see a red link. Clicking on this link creates the new page. |
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# '''Manual Link''': Alternatively, you can manually create a page by typing the URL directly in your browser’s address bar. Use the format |
# '''Manual Link''': Alternatively, you can manually create a page by typing the URL directly in your browser’s address bar. Use the format <span style="color: orange;"><nowiki>https://yourwiki.miraheze.org/wiki/Page_title_here</nowiki></span> and replace Page_title_here with your desired page name. |
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== Editing a Page == |
== Editing a Page == |
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# '''Edit Button''': Navigate to the page you want to edit and click the "Edit" button at the top. For sections, use the "Edit" link next to the section title. |
# '''Edit Button''': Navigate to the page you want to edit and click the "Edit" button at the top. For sections, use the "Edit" link next to the section title. |
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# '''Make Your Changes''': You’ll see a text box with the current content of the page. Here, you can add, remove, or modify the text. |
# '''Make Your Changes''': You’ll see a text box with the current content of the page. Here, you can add, remove, or modify the text. |
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# '''Use Wikitext''': MediaWiki uses a markup language called Wikitext. For example, |
# '''Use Wikitext''': MediaWiki uses a markup language called Wikitext. For example, <span style="color: orange;"><nowiki>==Heading==</nowiki></span> creates a section heading, <span style="color: orange;"><nowiki>*</nowiki></span> creates a bulleted list, and <span style="color: orange;"><nowiki>[[Link to another page]]</nowiki></span> creates a link. |
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# '''Preview and Save''': Use the "Show preview" button to see how your changes look. Once satisfied, click "Save changes" to update the page. |
# '''Preview and Save''': Use the "Show preview" button to see how your changes look. Once satisfied, click "Save changes" to update the page. |
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Categories help organize pages and make information easier to find. |
Categories help organize pages and make information easier to find. |
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# '''Add a Page to a Category''': At the bottom of a page you’re editing, add |
# '''Add a Page to a Category''': At the bottom of a page you’re editing, add <span style="color: orange;"><nowiki>[[Category:CategoryName]]</nowiki></span>. Replace “CategoryName” with the name of the category you wish to add the page to. |
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# '''Create a New Category''': Just like creating a new page, if the category doesn’t exist, you’ll create it by adding a page to it. Then, click on the red link to the new category to edit the category page itself. It’s good practice to add a brief description of the category. |
# '''Create a New Category''': Just like creating a new page, if the category doesn’t exist, you’ll create it by adding a page to it. Then, click on the red link to the new category to edit the category page itself. It’s good practice to add a brief description of the category. |
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# '''Viewing a Category''': Click on a category link at the bottom of a page to view all pages within that category. |
# '''Viewing a Category''': Click on a category link at the bottom of a page to view all pages within that category. |
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== Editing Tips and Tricks == |
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* '''Bold and Italics''': Use <nowiki>'''bold'''</nowiki> for bold text and <nowiki>''italics''</nowiki> for italic text. |
* '''Bold and Italics''': Use <span style="color: orange;"><nowiki>'''bold'''</nowiki></span> for bold text and <span style="color: orange;"><nowiki>''italics''</nowiki></span> for italic text. |
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* '''Creating Links''': Use |
* '''Creating Links''': Use <span style="color: orange;"><nowiki>[[Page Name]]</nowiki></span> to link to another wiki page, and <span style="color: orange;"><nowiki>[https://example.com Link text]</nowiki></span> to link to external pages. |
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* '''References''': Add references by using |
* '''References''': Add references by using <span style="color: orange;"><nowiki><ref>Your citation here</ref></nowiki></span>, and place <span style="color: orange;"><nowiki>==References==</nowiki></span> and <span style="color: orange;"><nowiki><references /></nowiki></span> at the bottom of the page to display them. |
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* '''Talk Pages''': Each article has a "Talk" page. Use it to discuss changes or improvements to the page with other editors. |
* '''Talk Pages''': Each article has a "Talk" page. Use it to discuss changes or improvements to the page with other editors. |
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Revision as of 21:46, 15 March 2024
Welcome to Miraheze Wiki Editing!
Miraheze wikis use the same software as Wikipedia (MediaWiki), so if you’ve ever edited Wikipedia, you’ll find the experience quite similar. If not, don’t worry! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to start contributing.
Creating a New Page
- Search for the Page: Before creating a new page, search to make sure it doesn't already exist. Use the search box.
- Use a Red Link: If you search for a page that doesn’t exist, you’ll see a red link. Clicking on this link creates the new page.
- Manual Link: Alternatively, you can manually create a page by typing the URL directly in your browser’s address bar. Use the format https://yourwiki.miraheze.org/wiki/Page_title_here and replace Page_title_here with your desired page name.
Editing a Page
- Edit Button: Navigate to the page you want to edit and click the "Edit" button at the top. For sections, use the "Edit" link next to the section title.
- Make Your Changes: You’ll see a text box with the current content of the page. Here, you can add, remove, or modify the text.
- Use Wikitext: MediaWiki uses a markup language called Wikitext. For example, ==Heading== creates a section heading, * creates a bulleted list, and [[Link to another page]] creates a link.
- Preview and Save: Use the "Show preview" button to see how your changes look. Once satisfied, click "Save changes" to update the page.
Creating and Using Categories
Categories help organize pages and make information easier to find.
- Add a Page to a Category: At the bottom of a page you’re editing, add [[Category:CategoryName]]. Replace “CategoryName” with the name of the category you wish to add the page to.
- Create a New Category: Just like creating a new page, if the category doesn’t exist, you’ll create it by adding a page to it. Then, click on the red link to the new category to edit the category page itself. It’s good practice to add a brief description of the category.
- Viewing a Category: Click on a category link at the bottom of a page to view all pages within that category.
Editing Tips and Tricks
- Bold and Italics: Use '''bold''' for bold text and ''italics'' for italic text.
- Creating Links: Use [[Page Name]] to link to another wiki page, and [https://example.com Link text] to link to external pages.
- References: Add references by using <ref>Your citation here</ref>, and place ==References== and <references /> at the bottom of the page to display them.
- Talk Pages: Each article has a "Talk" page. Use it to discuss changes or improvements to the page with other editors.
Getting Help
If you’re stuck or need more detailed information, Miraheze has a comprehensive set of help pages under “Help:Contents” on the Meta Wiki. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from the community on our discord or Miraheze’s community forums.
Remember, your contributions are valuable, and every edit helps improve the wiki. Happy editing!
Every Page Matters.