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If '''[[Special:Search|searching Wikipedia]]''' has not answered your question (''for example, questions like "Which country has the world's largest fishing fleet?"''), try the '''[[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]'''.  Volunteers there will attempt to answer your questions on any topic, or point you towards the information you need.
 
  
 
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For your convenience, answers have been recorded for the most '''[[Wikipedia:FAQ|frequently asked questions]]'''.
 
 
You can find also '''[[Wikipedia:Questions|where to ask questions or make comments]]'''.
 
 
You can ask questions about using Wikipedia at the '''[[Wikipedia:Help desk|Help desk]]''' or at the '''[[Wikipedia:Teahouse|Teahouse]]'''. Volunteers will respond as soon as possible.
 
 
Or <span class="plainlinks">{{input link |label='''ask for help on your talk page''' |page=Special:Mytalk |preload=Help:Contents/helpmepreload |preloadtitle=Help me! |type=newsection}}</span> and a volunteer will visit you there!
 
 
You can get live help with editing in the <span class="plainlinks">'''[[Wikipedia:Help/clickthrough|help chatroom]]'''</span>.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 16:12, 4 February 2015

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This page provides assistance with the most common questions about this Wiki. To start, please click on a relevant link to what you want assistance for below.

I want to read or find an article

There is a search box in the upper-right corner of every page with the word "Search" in it. Just type what you are looking for in there and then press Enter.

There are other ways to browse and explore categories and articles; like browsing the Category tree or glancing through the main categories linked on the start page.

I want to edit or create an article

Contributing is easy: see how to edit a page. For more information on editing, also see the MediaWiki manual and the Cheatsheet.

I want to report a problem with an article

If you spot a problem with an article, you can fix it directly, by clicking on the "Edit" link at the beginning of that page.

If you don't feel ready to fix the article yourself, please Contact us.

I'm stuck

If searching this Wiki has not answered your question, try to

For your convenience, answers have been recorded for the most frequently asked questions.


I have a factual question

I'm stuck