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| − | The | + | =Finding Content= |
| − | + | The site is laid out so that content is hopefully easy to find | |
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| − | + | If you're unsure how to look for something then please read [[How Do I Find An Article|'''THIS''']] guide for information | |
| + | =Adding Content= | ||
| + | There is some learning involved to correctly use any Wiki | ||
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| + | ::'''''It is recommended that you keep this page open in another window, print it out, take a photo or whatever else you prefer so that you can refer back to it when editing an article''''' | ||
=Using the Wiki editor= | =Using the Wiki editor= | ||
The wiki software provides a very simple editor which will be enough to get basic articles written. Concentrate on getting familiar with this before progressing any further | The wiki software provides a very simple editor which will be enough to get basic articles written. Concentrate on getting familiar with this before progressing any further | ||
| − | The | + | The basics are simple:- |
| + | :You get an edit or window where you can type text (NB this is not a WYSIWYG editor) | ||
| + | :Above this window is a row of little buttons that cover most basic format or content options | ||
| + | :Hovering the mouse pointer over a button will pop up a message telling you what the button does | ||
| + | :To use a button highlight text as you would in any editor then hit the button to apply it's function | ||
| − | + | Their is, of course, far more to it if you want to get all net ninja. For more advanged usage the Mediawiki [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Editing_pages '''Editing Pages Guide'''] is a good start although please please don't follow their "be bold" mantra too much! | |
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| + | The creators of this software also provide a handy [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Sandbox '''"sandbox" page'''] where you can try out your editing skills | ||
=How To Edit Existing Pages= | =How To Edit Existing Pages= | ||
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:If you want to add a guide on fitting a performance modification navigate from the main site page into modifications then into Performance Modifications'' | :If you want to add a guide on fitting a performance modification navigate from the main site page into modifications then into Performance Modifications'' | ||
| − | Edit that page, add a link to your new page check it with preview then hit save | + | Edit that page, add a link to your new page, check it with preview then hit save |
:''To add a link: | :''To add a link: | ||
| − | :: | + | ::type the title of your article. Select this text with the mouse and click the "Internal link" button |
| − | + | :::You'll see <nowiki>[[[ and ]]]</nowiki> pop up rount your text | |
Click on the new link (it will show up in <font color="ff0000">RED</font>) and you will be taken to a brand new empty page editor | Click on the new link (it will show up in <font color="ff0000">RED</font>) and you will be taken to a brand new empty page editor | ||
Add your article, and when you're happy with the preview hit save | Add your article, and when you're happy with the preview hit save | ||
| + | =Site Organisation= | ||
| + | All the material on this wiki should be "filed" into an appropriate location. While following the above guide will mean your information is accessible it does not correctly file it. | ||
| + | Although the staff will occasionally tidy up unfiled articles it would be appreciated if users take the time to read [[Site Organisation|'''This Article''']] and try to do it themselves | ||
Revision as of 15:56, 5 September 2011
Contents |
Finding Content
The site is laid out so that content is hopefully easy to find
If you're unsure how to look for something then please read THIS guide for information
Adding Content
There is some learning involved to correctly use any Wiki
- It is recommended that you keep this page open in another window, print it out, take a photo or whatever else you prefer so that you can refer back to it when editing an article
Using the Wiki editor
The wiki software provides a very simple editor which will be enough to get basic articles written. Concentrate on getting familiar with this before progressing any further
The basics are simple:-
- You get an edit or window where you can type text (NB this is not a WYSIWYG editor)
- Above this window is a row of little buttons that cover most basic format or content options
- Hovering the mouse pointer over a button will pop up a message telling you what the button does
- To use a button highlight text as you would in any editor then hit the button to apply it's function
Their is, of course, far more to it if you want to get all net ninja. For more advanged usage the Mediawiki Editing Pages Guide is a good start although please please don't follow their "be bold" mantra too much!
The creators of this software also provide a handy "sandbox" page where you can try out your editing skills
How To Edit Existing Pages
It's very simple
- Open the page you want to edit
- Click the EDIT link
- Edit the page
- Hit the preview button
- When everything looks good hit the save button
Creating New Pages
There is a guide to the various ways of creating a new page HERE
To prevent your content disappearing only the following method is recommended
Navigate to the category where you want your new page to appear. Please stick with the existing categories!
- For example
- If you want to add a guide on fitting a performance modification navigate from the main site page into modifications then into Performance Modifications
Edit that page, add a link to your new page, check it with preview then hit save
- To add a link:
- type the title of your article. Select this text with the mouse and click the "Internal link" button
- You'll see [[[ and ]]] pop up rount your text
- type the title of your article. Select this text with the mouse and click the "Internal link" button
Click on the new link (it will show up in RED) and you will be taken to a brand new empty page editor
Add your article, and when you're happy with the preview hit save
Site Organisation
All the material on this wiki should be "filed" into an appropriate location. While following the above guide will mean your information is accessible it does not correctly file it.
Although the staff will occasionally tidy up unfiled articles it would be appreciated if users take the time to read This Article and try to do it themselves
--Two OH five 16:48, 5 September 2011 (CEST)
