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] is a ], meaning anyone can edit nearly any<ref name="protection"/> page and improve articles immediately. You do not need to register to do this, and anyone who has edited is known as a '']'' or ''editor.'' Small edits add up, and every editor can be proud to have made Misplaced Pages better for all. There are two editing interfaces: the new ] (VE) and classic ] editing (wiki markup), which uses the ]. | ] is a ], meaning anyone can edit nearly any<ref name="protection"/> page and improve articles immediately. You do not need to register to do this, and anyone who has edited is known as a '']'' or ''editor.'' Small edits add up, and every editor can be proud to have made Misplaced Pages better for all. There are two editing interfaces: the new ] (VE) and classic ] editing (wiki markup), which uses the ]. | ||
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=== Edit screen(s) === | === Edit screen(s) === | ||
Editing most Misplaced Pages pages is simple. Misplaced Pages uses two interface methods: classic editing with the ] through ] (wiki markup), and a new ] (VE). |
Editing most Misplaced Pages pages is simple. Misplaced Pages uses two interface methods: classic editing with the ] through ] (wiki markup), and a new ] (VE). | ||
Wikitext editing using the Source Editor is chosen by clicking the <kbd>Edit source</kbd> tab at the top of a Misplaced Pages page (or on a ]). This opens an editable copy of the page, showing all the wikitext used there, and the Source Editor toolbar offers simple menu options to add or change the formatting. Wikitext is used extensively throughout Misplaced Pages for such things as ], ] and ], ], ], ] and so on. The Source Editor lets users toggle on 'wikitext highlighting' which uses different colours to help differentiate article text from wikitext. | |||
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⚫ | The VisualEditor option is intended as a user-friendly, "What You See Is What You Get" (]) editing aid, allowing one to edit pages without the need to learn wikitext markup. It is available only to registered, logged-in users through an opt-in choice available through ]. See the ] for more information. | ||
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A check to the "minor edit" box signifies that only superficial differences exist between the version with your edit and the previous version: typo/grammar corrections, |
A check to the "minor edit" box signifies that only superficial differences exist between the version with your edit and the previous version: typo/grammar corrections, fixing a formatting problem, etc. A ''minor edit'' is a version that the editor believes requires no review and could never be the subject of a dispute. Marking a change as minor does not mean that the edit is unimportant. | ||
The "minor edit" option is one of several ] available only to ]. Editors are never required to use this button. When in doubt, consider your work to be a normal edit. | |||
==== Major edits ==== | ==== Major edits ==== | ||
{{further|Misplaced Pages:Editing policy#Talking and editing}} | {{further|Misplaced Pages:Editing policy#Talking and editing}} | ||
All editors are encouraged to ] |
All editors are encouraged to ] when improving articles, but there are several things that a user can do to ensure that potentially disruptive edits are performed smoothly. Before engaging in a major edit, a user should consider discussing proposed changes on the article discussion/talk page. During the edit, if doing so over an extended period, the {{tlx|in use}} tag can reduce the likelihood of an ]. Once the edit has been completed, the inclusion of an ] will assist in documenting the changes. These steps will help all to ensure that major edits are well received by the Misplaced Pages community. | ||
A major edit should be reviewed to confirm that it is consensual to all concerned editors. Therefore, any change that affects the ''meaning'' of an article is major (not minor), even if the edit is a single word. | A major edit should be reviewed to confirm that it is consensual to all concerned editors. Therefore, any change that affects the ''meaning'' of an article is major (not minor), even if the edit is a single word. | ||
There are no necessary terms to which you have to agree when doing major edits, but the preceding recommendations have become best practice. If you do it your own way, the likelihood of your edits being |
There are no necessary terms to which you have to agree when doing major edits, but the preceding recommendations have become best practice. If you do it your own way, the likelihood of your edits being re-edited may be higher. | ||
When making particularly large or complex changes, you may want to copy the article to ], so you can make changes without being interrupted by other editors. It is also a good idea to publish changes frequently, so that a browser crash or electrical failure will not result in you losing all of your work. | |||
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When performing a large edit, it is suggested that you periodically, and before pressing "Publish changes", copy your edits into an external text editor (preferably one without formatting, such as ]). This ensures that in the case of a browser crash, you will not lose your work. If you are adding substantial amounts of work, it is also a good idea to publish changes in stages. | |||
=== Adding references === | === Adding references === | ||
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Generally, sources are added directly after the facts they support at the end of the sentence and after any punctuation. Misplaced Pages permits editors to use any citation system that allows the reader to understand where the information came from |
Generally, sources are added directly after the facts they support at the end of the sentence and after any punctuation. Misplaced Pages permits editors to use any citation system that allows the reader to understand where the information came from and strongly encourages the use of ] to do so. Common methods of placing inline citations include ], ] and ]. | ||
Inline citations are most commonly placed by inserting a reference between <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code> ... <code><nowiki></ref></nowiki></code> tags, directly in the text of an article. The reference is a footnote, appearing as an inline link (e.g. <small><sup><span style="color:#002BB8"></span></sup></small>) to a particular item in a collated, numbered list of footnotes, found wherever a {{tl|reflist}} template or <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code> tag is present, usually in a section titled "References" or "Notes". If you are creating a new page or adding references to a page that didn't previously have any, don't forget to add a references section with this display markup. | Inline citations are most commonly placed by inserting a reference between <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code> ... <code><nowiki></ref></nowiki></code> tags, directly in the text of an article. The reference is a footnote, appearing as an inline link (e.g. <small><sup><span style="color:#002BB8"></span></sup></small>) to a particular item in a collated, numbered list of footnotes, found wherever a {{tl|reflist}} template or <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code> tag is present, usually in a section titled "References" or "Notes". If you are creating a new page or adding references to a page that didn't previously have any, don't forget to add a references section with this display markup. | ||
There are a number of tools available to help with citation placement and formatting, some of which are internal tools and scripts, while others are available from external sites. For an example of the former, ] is a ] toolbar displayed above the edit box that provides the ability to automatically fill out various ] and insert them in the text already formatted inside <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code> ... <code><nowiki></ref></nowiki></code> tags. For an example of the latter, the converts a ] (DOI) or ] address (URL) into a filled-out {{tl|cite journal}} or {{tl|cite book}} template ready to be pasted into an article. See ] for many others. | There are a number of tools available to help with citation placement and formatting, some of which are internal tools and scripts, while others are available from external sites. For an example of the former, ] is a ] toolbar displayed above the edit box that provides the ability to automatically fill out various ] and insert them in the text already formatted inside <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code> ... <code><nowiki></ref></nowiki></code> tags. For an example of the latter, the converts a ] (DOI) or ] address (URL) into a filled-out {{tl|cite journal}} or {{tl|cite book}} template ready to be pasted into an article. See ] for many others. | ||
=== Adding images, sounds, and videos === | === Adding images, sounds, and videos === | ||
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Some pages are ]. These pages have a "View source" tab instead of an "Edit" tab. You can still edit these pages indirectly by submitting an ]—an editor with the permission to edit the protected page will respond to it. | Some pages are ]. These pages have a "View source" tab instead of an "Edit" tab. You can still edit these pages indirectly by submitting an ]—an editor with the permission to edit the protected page will respond to it. | ||
To submit an edit request, click on the protected page's "View source" tab and then the "Submit an edit request" |
To submit an edit request, click on the protected page's "View source" tab and then the "Submit an edit request" button at the bottom right. | ||
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{{further|Misplaced Pages:Simplified ruleset|Misplaced Pages:Simplified Manual of Style}} | {{further|Misplaced Pages:Simplified ruleset|Misplaced Pages:Simplified Manual of Style}} | ||
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], ], and ] are developed by the community to describe the best practices, to clarify principles, resolve conflicts, and otherwise further our goals. Make sure that you submit information that is relevant to Misplaced Pages's specific purpose, or your content might be deleted. You can always use the ] to ask questions or check to see if your idea will be accepted. Please make note of which license will cover your contributions. | ||
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* ]: learning materials, videos, and handouts | * ]: learning materials, videos, and handouts | ||
* ]: a glossary for Misplaced Pages editors | * ]: a glossary for Misplaced Pages editors | ||
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Project help page This page is about how to edit Misplaced Pages in general. For the editing policy, see Misplaced Pages:Editing policy. For information on how and where you can contribute, see Misplaced Pages:Contributing to Misplaced Pages. For getting help from someone, see Misplaced Pages:Questions.
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Misplaced Pages is a wiki, meaning anyone can edit nearly any page and improve articles immediately. You do not need to register to do this, and anyone who has edited is known as a Wikipedian or editor. Small edits add up, and every editor can be proud to have made Misplaced Pages better for all. There are two editing interfaces: the new VisualEditor (VE) and classic wikitext editing (wiki markup), which uses the Source Editor.
Editing articles
See also: Misplaced Pages:FAQ/Editing and Help:Introduction to editing with VisualEditor/1Content style and policies
See also: Misplaced Pages:Core content policiesAn encyclopedic style with a formal tone is important: straightforward, just-the-facts, instead of essay-like, argumentative, or opinionated. The goal of a Misplaced Pages article is to create a comprehensive and neutrally written summary of existing mainstream knowledge about a topic. Misplaced Pages does not publish original research. An encyclopedia is, by its nature, a tertiary source that provides a survey of information already published in the wider world. Ideally, all information should be cited and verifiable by reliable sources. Sourcing requirements are significantly stricter in articles on living persons.
Edit screen(s)
Editing most Misplaced Pages pages is simple. Misplaced Pages uses two interface methods: classic editing with the Source Editor through wikitext (wiki markup), and a new VisualEditor (VE).
Wikitext editing using the Source Editor is chosen by clicking the Edit source tab at the top of a Misplaced Pages page (or on a section-edit link). This opens an editable copy of the page, showing all the wikitext used there, and the Source Editor toolbar offers simple menu options to add or change the formatting. Wikitext is used extensively throughout Misplaced Pages for such things as hyperlinks, tables and columns, footnotes, inline citation, special characters and so on. The Source Editor lets users toggle on 'wikitext highlighting' which uses different colours to help differentiate article text from wikitext.
The VisualEditor option is intended as a user-friendly, "What You See Is What You Get" (WYSIWYG) editing aid, allowing one to edit pages without the need to learn wikitext markup. It is available only to registered, logged-in users through an opt-in choice available through personal preferences. See the VisualEditor user guide for more information.
- Two editing environments: wikitext and VisualEditor
- Edit box showing the wikitext markup. You can change the formatting and contents of the page by changing what is written in this box.
- Screenshot showing the same article in VisualEditor. Unlike the wikitext display, VisualEditor will show the text being edited almost as if it were already published.
The Misplaced Pages community has developed style guidelines to make articles and facts appear in a standardized form, and Misplaced Pages easier to use as a whole. A basic list of wikitext can be found on the cheatsheet. An "edit toolbar" is provided just above the edit box (pictured below), which allows logged-in users (by selecting the option in personal preferences) to automatically place and format various aspects of wiki code. See Help:Wikitext for more information, remember that you can't break Misplaced Pages, and, although there are many protocols, perfection is not required, as Misplaced Pages is a work in progress.
When you have finished editing, you should write a short edit summary in the small field below the edit box (pictured below). You may use shorthand to describe your changes, as described in the legend. To see how the page looks with your edits, press the "Show preview" button. To see the differences between the page with your edits and the previous version of the page, press the "Show changes" button. If you're satisfied with what you see, be bold and press the "Publish changes" button. Your changes will immediately be visible to all Misplaced Pages users.
Edit summary (Briefly describe your changes)
This is a minor edit Watch this page
By publishing changes, you agree to the Terms of Use, and you irrevocably agree to release your contribution under the CC BY-SA 4.0 License and the GFDL. You agree that a hyperlink or URL is sufficient attribution under the Creative Commons license.
Publish changes Show preview Show changes CancelNote: Do not sign the edit summary line with your ~~~~ signature, as it does not work there.
Minor edits
Further information: Help:Minor editA check to the "minor edit" box signifies that only superficial differences exist between the version with your edit and the previous version: typo/grammar corrections, fixing a formatting problem, etc. A minor edit is a version that the editor believes requires no review and could never be the subject of a dispute. Marking a change as minor does not mean that the edit is unimportant.
The "minor edit" option is one of several options available only to registered users. Editors are never required to use this button. When in doubt, consider your work to be a normal edit.
Major edits
Further information: Misplaced Pages:Editing policy § Talking and editingAll editors are encouraged to be bold when improving articles, but there are several things that a user can do to ensure that potentially disruptive edits are performed smoothly. Before engaging in a major edit, a user should consider discussing proposed changes on the article discussion/talk page. During the edit, if doing so over an extended period, the {{in use}}
tag can reduce the likelihood of an edit conflict. Once the edit has been completed, the inclusion of an edit summary will assist in documenting the changes. These steps will help all to ensure that major edits are well received by the Misplaced Pages community.
A major edit should be reviewed to confirm that it is consensual to all concerned editors. Therefore, any change that affects the meaning of an article is major (not minor), even if the edit is a single word.
There are no necessary terms to which you have to agree when doing major edits, but the preceding recommendations have become best practice. If you do it your own way, the likelihood of your edits being re-edited may be higher.
When making particularly large or complex changes, you may want to copy the article to your sandbox, so you can make changes without being interrupted by other editors. It is also a good idea to publish changes frequently, so that a browser crash or electrical failure will not result in you losing all of your work.
Adding references
Further information: Help:Referencing for beginners and Misplaced Pages:Citing sources Introductions: Help:Introduction to referencing with Wiki Markup/1 and Help:Introduction to referencing with VisualEditor/1Generally, sources are added directly after the facts they support at the end of the sentence and after any punctuation. Misplaced Pages permits editors to use any citation system that allows the reader to understand where the information came from and strongly encourages the use of inline citations to do so. Common methods of placing inline citations include footnotes, shortened footnotes and parenthetical references.
Inline citations are most commonly placed by inserting a reference between <ref>
... </ref>
tags, directly in the text of an article. The reference is a footnote, appearing as an inline link (e.g. ) to a particular item in a collated, numbered list of footnotes, found wherever a {{reflist}} template or <references />
tag is present, usually in a section titled "References" or "Notes". If you are creating a new page or adding references to a page that didn't previously have any, don't forget to add a references section with this display markup.
There are a number of tools available to help with citation placement and formatting, some of which are internal tools and scripts, while others are available from external sites. For an example of the former, RefToolbar is a JavaScript toolbar displayed above the edit box that provides the ability to automatically fill out various citation templates and insert them in the text already formatted inside <ref>
... </ref>
tags. For an example of the latter, the Citer converts a digital object identifier (DOI) or Google Books address (URL) into a filled-out {{cite journal}} or {{cite book}} template ready to be pasted into an article. See Help:Citation tools for many others.
Adding images, sounds, and videos
Main page: Help:Creation and usage of media files Introductions: Help:Introduction to images with Wiki Markup/1 and Help:Introduction to images with VisualEditor/1A file that is already hosted on Misplaced Pages or the Wikimedia Commons can be inserted with the basic code ]
. (Image:
can be substituted for File:
with no change in effect; the choice between the two is purely a matter of editorial preference.) Using thumb
generates a thumbnail of an image (the most common placement option), which is typically sized differently from the original image. The Wikimedia Commons' File Upload Wizard and Misplaced Pages's File Upload Wizard will guide you through the process of submitting media. There are various file formats available.
Article creation
Main page: Help:Your first articleBefore starting a new article, please understand Misplaced Pages's notability requirements. In short, the topic of an article must have already been the subject of publication in reliable sources, such as books published by major publishing houses, newspapers, magazines, peer-reviewed scholarly journals and websites that meet the same requirements as reputable print-based sources. Information on Misplaced Pages must be verifiable; if no reliable third-party sources can be found on a topic, then it should not have a separate article. Misplaced Pages's concept of notability applies this basic standard to avoid indiscriminate inclusion of topics.
An Article Wizard is available to help you create articles — it is not required but will help you construct better articles. Note: The ability to create articles directly in mainspace is restricted to autoconfirmed users, though non-confirmed users and non-registered users can submit a proposed article through the Articles for Creation process, where it will be reviewed and considered for publication. Before creating an article, please search Misplaced Pages first to make sure that an article does not already exist on the subject, and please also review the article titling policy for guidance on what to name the article.
Talk pages
Further information: Help:Talk pages, Misplaced Pages:Talk page guidelines, and Help:NotificationsEvery article on Misplaced Pages has a talk page, reached by clicking the "Talk" tab just above the title (for example, Talk:Alexander the Great). There, editors can discuss improvements to the content of an article. If you ever make a change that gets reverted by another editor, discuss the change on the talk page! The BOLD, revert, discuss cycle is a popular method of reaching consensus. It is very important that you conduct yourself with civility and assume good faith on the part of others. Edit warring (repeatedly overriding or reimplementing contributions) is highly discouraged.
Most other types of pages on Misplaced Pages also have associated talk pages, including the User page each editor is assigned once they sign up. When other editors need to contact you, they will usually do this by leaving a message on your talk page. When someone has left you a message that way, you will see a notice the next time you log in or view a page on Misplaced Pages.
- Sign your contributions to a Talk page by using four tildes (~~~~), which produces your username and a time/date stamp.
Protected pages and source code
Further information: Misplaced Pages:Rough guide to semi-protection, Misplaced Pages:Protection policy, Misplaced Pages:Requests for page protection, and Misplaced Pages:Lists of protected pagesSome pages are protected from editing. These pages have a "View source" tab instead of an "Edit" tab. You can still edit these pages indirectly by submitting an edit request—an editor with the permission to edit the protected page will respond to it.
To submit an edit request, click on the protected page's "View source" tab and then the "Submit an edit request" button at the bottom right.
Policies and conventions
Further information: Misplaced Pages:Simplified ruleset and Misplaced Pages:Simplified Manual of StylePolicies, guidelines, and formatting norms are developed by the community to describe the best practices, to clarify principles, resolve conflicts, and otherwise further our goals. Make sure that you submit information that is relevant to Misplaced Pages's specific purpose, or your content might be deleted. You can always use the talk pages to ask questions or check to see if your idea will be accepted. Please make note of which license will cover your contributions.
See also
Help deskHelpful tips
- Misplaced Pages:The Missing Manual—Editing for the first time
- Misplaced Pages:Article size#If you have problems editing a long article
- Smartphone editing (User essay): a Misplaced Pages administrator's personal experiences and advice about phone editing
Naming and moving
Style and layout
Tools
Related
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- Wikimedia Bookshelf: learning materials, videos, and handouts
- Misplaced Pages:Glossary: a glossary for Misplaced Pages editors
Notes
- Some pages are protected from editing and marked by a lock icon at the top right. If you are not allowed to edit the page, it will have a "View source" instead of an "Edit" tab. You can still edit these pages indirectly by submitting an edit request: click "View source", then "Submit an edit request" at the bottom right, and an editor that is authorized to edit the page will respond to your request.
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