Difference between revisions of "Help:Introduction"

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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.

Check the Editing Wizard if there is a wizard for the article type you want to create.

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 has not answered your question, try to have a look into the frequently asked questions.

Of course you can always Contact us.

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-== I want to '''edit''' an article==
+== I want to '''edit''' or '''create''' an article==
+Contributing is easy: see '''[[Help:Editing|how to edit a page]]'''. For more information on editing, also see the '''[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ#Basic_usage MediaWiki manual]''' and the '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Cheatsheet Cheatsheet]'''.
-Contributing is easy: see '''[[Wikipedia:Tutorial/Editing|how to edit a page]]''' or '''[[Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia|contributing to Wikipedia]]'''. For a quick summary on participating, see the '''[[Wikipedia:Plain and simple|plain and simple guide]]'''. The '''[[Help:Cheatsheet|Cheatsheet]]''' can remind you of basic wiki markup. You can practice editing and experiment in a '''[[Wikipedia:sandbox|sandbox]]'''. Or play '''[[WP:The Wikipedia Adventure/Portal|the Wikipedia Adventure]]''' to learn to edit in an hour.
+Check the '''[[Help:Editing_Wizard|Editing Wizard]]''' if there is a wizard for the article type you want to create.
-'''[[Wikipedia:Be bold|Be&nbsp;bold]]''' in improving articles! When adding facts, please '''[[Help:Introduction to referencing/1|provide references]]''' so others may verify them. If you are affiliated with the article subject, please see our '''[[Wikipedia:Conflict of interest|conflict of interest guideline]]'''.
-If you're looking for places you can help out, the '''[[Wikipedia:Community portal|community portal]]''' is the place to go.
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 == I want to '''report a problem''' with an article ==
-'''If there is a problem with an article about yourself, a family member, a friend or a colleague, please add a discussion to the [[WP:BLPN|biographies of living persons noticeboard]].'''
+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 spot a problem with an article, '''''you''''' can fix it directly, by clicking on the "Edit" link at the beginning of that page. '''[[#I want to edit an article|See the "I want to edit Wikipedia" section of this page for more information.]]'''
+If you don't feel ready to fix the article yourself, please [[Contact|contact]] us.
-If you don't feel ready to fix the article yourself, please post a message on the article's '''[[Wikipedia:Talk page guidelines|talk page]]'''. This will bring the matter to the attention of others who work on that article. There is a "Talk" link at the beginning of ''every'' article page.
-Alternatively you can '''[[Wikipedia:Contact us - Readers|contact us]]'''. If it's an article about you or your organization, see '''[[Wikipedia:Contact us - Subjects|Contact us - Subjects]]'''.
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-== I want to '''create a new article''' or '''upload media''' ==
-Check '''[[Wikipedia:Your first article|Your first article]]''' to see if your topic is appropriate, then the '''[[Wikipedia:Article wizard|Article wizard]]''' will walk you through creating the article.
-Once you have created an article, see '''[[Wikipedia:writing better articles|Writing better articles]]''' for guidance on how to improve it and what to include (like reference '''[[Wikipedia:Citing sources|citations]]''').
-For contributing images, audio or video files, see the '''[[Help:Introduction to uploading images/1|Introduction to uploading images]]'''. Then the '''[[Wikipedia:File Upload Wizard|Upload&nbsp;wizard]]''' will guide you through that process.
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-== I have a '''factual question''' ==
-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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 == I'm '''stuck''' ==
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+If '''[[Special:Search|searching]]''' has not answered your question, try to have a look into the '''[[:Category:FAQ|frequently asked questions]]'''.
-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.
+Of course you can always [[Contact|contact]] us.
-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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