Difference between revisions of "Getting started"
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| + | Before you beging adding content, you can familiarise yourself in this article with some basic rules and functionalities. Additional help is available in the [[wikipedia:Help:Cheatsheet|Wiki cheat sheet]], the [[mediawikiwiki:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents|User's Guide]], and the [[mediawikiwiki:Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ|MediaWiki FAQ]]. | ||
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You can create a new page from a search or from a red link. In both cases, please observe the Title Case capitalisation rule, as different letter cases produce different wiki pages. For example, "[[Interaction Patterns]]" and "[[Interaction patterns]]" will lead to two different pages (the former exists on the DE4A wiki, the latter does not and should not). | You can create a new page from a search or from a red link. In both cases, please observe the Title Case capitalisation rule, as different letter cases produce different wiki pages. For example, "[[Interaction Patterns]]" and "[[Interaction patterns]]" will lead to two different pages (the former exists on the DE4A wiki, the latter does not and should not). | ||
===Edit=== | ===Edit=== | ||
| + | You can edit a page with the Visual Editor or the Source Editor. | ||
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| + | The Visual Editor provides a direct visual way to edit pages based on the "what you see is what you get" principle. It contains a handy page searching function when inserting links. | ||
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| + | The Source Editor | ||
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===Formatting=== | ===Formatting=== | ||
===Sections=== | ===Sections=== | ||
Revision as of 07:59, 9 April 2021
Welcome, new editor of the DE4A documentation wiki!
Before you beging adding content, you can familiarise yourself in this article with some basic rules and functionalities. Additional help is available in the Wiki cheat sheet, the User's Guide, and the MediaWiki FAQ.
Ground rules
#1 Create from search
When you want to create a new page, start by searching the wiki for existing content. If the search yields no results, you will be offered the option to create a new page. If you do, make sure your search was capitalised in Title Case.
#2 Page names in Title Case
Page names are capitalised using wikipedia rules. When in doubt, use this Case Converter tool to find the correct capitalisation.
#3 Ask for help
Don't hesitate to contact the WP2 Team for advice and support when or before adding your content to the wiki. We're here to think along and help.
Creating and editing pages
Create a new page
You can create a new page from a search or from a red link. In both cases, please observe the Title Case capitalisation rule, as different letter cases produce different wiki pages. For example, "Interaction Patterns" and "Interaction patterns" will lead to two different pages (the former exists on the DE4A wiki, the latter does not and should not).
Edit
You can edit a page with the Visual Editor or the Source Editor.
The Visual Editor provides a direct visual way to edit pages based on the "what you see is what you get" principle. It contains a handy page searching function when inserting links.
The Source Editor
Formatting
Sections
Links
Uploading file
Images
Consult the for information on using the wiki software.