Editing KSI Wiki:Beginners Guide
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This guide has been established to assist new members of the wiki on the proper procedures for editing articles & pages. The guide will include detailed step-by-step instructions as well as images to help guide you on the MediaWiki software. | This guide has been established to assist new members of the wiki on the proper procedures for editing articles & pages. The guide will include detailed step-by-step instructions as well as images to help guide you on the MediaWiki software. | ||
=== The Main Page === | === The Main Page === | ||
[[File:Beginners_MainPage.png| | [[File:Beginners_MainPage.png|120px|thumb|right|Screenshot of the Main Page.]] | ||
The Main Page is the landing page of the KSI Wiki project. Many users will find themselves referring back to the Main Page from time to time in order to reference important information such as the Editors Manual, or to see Wiki Announcements & Updates, or to just see if anything new has popped up. | The Main Page is the landing page of the KSI Wiki project. Many users will find themselves referring back to the Main Page from time to time in order to reference important information such as the Editors Manual, or to see Wiki Announcements & Updates, or to just see if anything new has popped up. | ||
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=== Creating a New Account === | === Creating a New Account === | ||
[[File:Beginners_NewUser.png|120px|thumb|left|Screenshot of the Create User screen.]] | |||
From the main page, on your first visit, you will want to create a user account to join in the process of editing. This can be done by clicking the "Create Account" link at the top right corner of your acreen on the main page, and filling in all the applicable information. | From the main page, on your first visit, you will want to create a user account to join in the process of editing. This can be done by clicking the "Create Account" link at the top right corner of your acreen on the main page, and filling in all the applicable information. | ||
[[File:Beginners NewUser Completed.png| | [[File:Beginners NewUser Completed.png|120px|thumb|right|Example of a complete New User form.]] | ||
Unlike some wiki projects, the KSI Wiki administration has opted to only allow edits to authorized users. Not to worry, if you want to join in the monumental task of keeping our information updated, all you have to do is Join the KSI Wiki team! But first, you must create an account! After completing the New Account form, click "Create Your Account". | Unlike some wiki projects, the KSI Wiki administration has opted to only allow edits to authorized users. Not to worry, if you want to join in the monumental task of keeping our information updated, all you have to do is Join the KSI Wiki team! But first, you must create an account! After completing the New Account form, click "Create Your Account". | ||
[[File:Beginners Welcome.png|120px|thumb|left|Screenshot of the Welcome message on signing up.]] | |||
After you successfully create your account, you will see the welcome message shown to the left here. It will allow you to change your own personal preferences as well as show you successfully created an account. | |||
=== Searching === | === Searching === | ||
[[File:Beginners Search.png| | [[File:Beginners Search.png|120px|thumb|right|Screenshot of searching an article.]] | ||
=== Creating a New Page === | === Creating a New Page === | ||
[[File:Beginners SearchResults.png|120px|thumb|left|Screenshot of Search Results.]] | |||
[[File:Beginners Create.png|120px|thumb|right|Screenshot of Creating a New Article.]] | |||
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[[File:Beginners CreateWithToolbar.png|120px|thumb|left|Screenshot of a completed Create Article screen.]] | |||
=== Editing an Article === | === Editing an Article === | ||
[[File:Beginners EditOptions.png|120px|thumb|right|Screenshot of the Editors menu options.]] |