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== I want to '''read''' or '''find''' an article==

There are other ways to browse and explore Wikipedia articles; many can be found at '''[[Portal:Contents]]'''. Also see our '''[[Wikipedia:General disclaimer|disclaimer]]''' for cautions about Wikipedia's limitations.

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== I want to '''edit''' an article==

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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]].'''

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 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''' ==

You can get live help with editing in the '''[[Wikipedia:Help/clickthrough|help chatroom]]'''.

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~~== I'm looking for help with '''something specific''' ==~~

* For comprehensive help page listings, start with the '''Help Menu''' at '''[[Help:Contents/Browse]]'''.

* For a list of key locations of interest around Wikipedia, see '''[[Wikipedia:Quick directory]]'''

* For a descriptive listing of informative, instructional and consultation pages, see the '''Help Directory''' at '''[[Help:Contents/Directory]]'''.

* For a list of the services and assistance that can be requested on Wikipedia, see '''[[Wikipedia:Requests]]'''.

* If you are looking for an operational page, see '''[[Wikipedia:Department directory]]'''.

* For help with technical issues, see '''[[Wikipedia:Village pump (technical)]]'''.

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