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| − | The wiki uses some [[Help: | + | == Editing an existing Wiki page == |
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| + | You must be a [[Help:THCC club member|THCC club member]] and be logged in to edit a page in the wiki. | ||
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| + | To edit any page just click on the '''edit''' tab at the top of the page. | ||
| + | This produces a edit box showing the existing content. | ||
| + | After you have changed the text, add a reason why you did it in the '''Summary''' box and press the '''Show Preview''' button to check your edits. If you are happy with the result then press the '''Save Page''' button. If not, adjust the text and try the '''Show Preview''' button again. | ||
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| + | == Creating a new Wiki page == | ||
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| + | You must be a [[Help:THCC club member|THCC club member]] and be logged in to create a new a page in the wiki. | ||
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| + | To create a new page type the page name into the search box and press the '''Page''' button. This will take you to that page if it already exists or offer you the chance to create it. Follow the link in: 'To create a new page with this title click here'. You will then be given an edit box in the same way as for an existing page. | ||
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| + | There are some basic guidelines covering your choice of [[Help:Page names|page names]]. | ||
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| + | == More == | ||
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| + | The wiki uses some [[Help:Markup|simple formatting rules]] to give you control over the layout of your page. | ||
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| + | If you get really stuck, please contact a [[Project:Administrators|Wiki administrator]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:03, 27 July 2009
Editing an existing Wiki page
You must be a THCC club member and be logged in to edit a page in the wiki.
To edit any page just click on the edit tab at the top of the page. This produces a edit box showing the existing content. After you have changed the text, add a reason why you did it in the Summary box and press the Show Preview button to check your edits. If you are happy with the result then press the Save Page button. If not, adjust the text and try the Show Preview button again.
Creating a new Wiki page
You must be a THCC club member and be logged in to create a new a page in the wiki.
To create a new page type the page name into the search box and press the Page button. This will take you to that page if it already exists or offer you the chance to create it. Follow the link in: 'To create a new page with this title click here'. You will then be given an edit box in the same way as for an existing page.
There are some basic guidelines covering your choice of page names.
More
The wiki uses some simple formatting rules to give you control over the layout of your page.
Editing 
Markup Links Images Tables Templates TOC
There are also some guidelines to encourage a common style.
Guidelines Page names Page structure User pages Sub pages
If you get really stuck, please contact a Wiki administrator.
