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Discussions of major changes to content should occur on the page's 'Discussion' forum (if linked) or 'Talk' page. It's also appropriate to contact the page's creator/editor and/or a staff member and point them to the discussion when proposing content or stylistic changes. | Discussions of major changes to content should occur on the page's 'Discussion' forum (if linked) or 'Talk' page. It's also appropriate to contact the page's creator/editor and/or a staff member and point them to the discussion when proposing content or stylistic changes. | ||
{{AlertSmall|text=Simple corrections to grammar do not require any special notification or mentions on the forum or Talk page.}} | {{AlertSmall|text=Simple corrections to grammar do not require any special notification or mentions on the forum or Talk page.}} | ||
=== Internal Links === | |||
By definition, ''internal'' [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Links wiki links] point to another page on the wiki. If the link is blue, the page exists. If a link is red-orange (referred to generally as "red links"), the page has not been created. Feel free to click on red links to create their corresponding pages by adding something relevant and saving. [[Special:WantedPages|Wanted Pages]] is a special page that houses a list of red-link pages that have been referenced from other pages. | |||
=== PageTitle Template === | |||
For articles that will potentially be linked from elsewhere, [[:Template:PageTitle]] is used to create a standard title at the top of the page. This template must be called at the beginning of the first line in the editor to avoid creating a block of white space before the title (exception: "[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Magic_words#Behavior_switches behavior switches]" can be added before this template call). This creates a consistent 'header' for all articles on the wiki. | |||
=== Table of Contents === | |||
Most lengthier pages should include a table of contents (TOC). Step has provided a couple of templates to add with this while providing a style that is suitable for the Wiki themes. To include a TOC use one of the following templates: | |||
* [[:Template:TOC_left]] | places TOC, floated to ''left'' side of page | |||
* [[:Template:TOC_right]] (preferred version) | places TOC, floated to ''right'' side of page | |||
The TOC templates will appear on the pages at the position the template is placed. Therefore, it's possible to have elements (such as an Alert) above the TOC. In general, this template should be placed directly after the PageTitle template or categories. | |||
=== Instruction Sets === | === Instruction Sets === | ||
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* [https://fontawesome.com/v5.15/how-to-use/on-the-web/referencing-icons/basic-use {{Fc|salmon|Font Awesome}}] - <code><<nowiki />i class="far fa-copyright"></<nowiki />i></code> <i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i> <i class="far fa-copyright"></i> | * [https://fontawesome.com/v5.15/how-to-use/on-the-web/referencing-icons/basic-use {{Fc|salmon|Font Awesome}}] - <code><<nowiki />i class="far fa-copyright"></<nowiki />i></code> <i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i> <i class="far fa-copyright"></i> | ||
=== | === Corlor Formats === | ||
To maintain optimal compatibility across site themes, use [[:Template:Fc]] to modify font color (see [[:Template:Fs]] to modify font size). Likewise, custom CSS classes are available for coloring text, backgrounds, and borders. See the [[Guide:Wiki Maintenance|Step Wiki User Guide]] for details about using these classes. | |||
=== DO NOT === | === DO NOT === | ||
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The simplest way to get started on the Wiki is to begin by playing around under the User namespace: <code>../wiki/User:Username</code> | The simplest way to get started on the Wiki is to begin by playing around under the User namespace: <code>../wiki/User:Username</code> | ||
Registered members can do just about anything they want within their User namespace, as long as it's in accordance with the guidelines dictated within the [[Guide:STEP_Community_Citizenship|Community Citizenship Guide]]. Please ... | |||
: ...avoid editing another | : ... avoid editing another members's User pages without permission, because doing so is a breach of etiquette. This does not apply to User_talk pages where it is expected that others will leave comments. | ||
: ... | : ... edit their User page adding some information about themselves for others ... even a link to another website or their forum profile is a good start. | ||
= Page Management = | = Page Management = | ||
== | == Creating Pages == | ||
Creating a new page on a wiki is not immediately intuitive to the novice wiki editor; however, it's very simple once the method is understood. Regardless of where on the Wiki a new page is being created, the method is the same. Navigate to any URL by typing in any string after <code>https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/</code> and hitting the {{Ui|Enter}} key. If the page does not exist, a message will appear that includes an option to "create this page". To create a new page on the wiki in the User namespace: | |||
# In the URL type <code><nowiki>https://stepmodifications.org/wiki/User:YourUserName</nowiki></code> | |||
# | |||
# Hit <kbd>Enter</kbd> to load the page. | # Hit <kbd>Enter</kbd> to load the page. | ||
# To create the page, either click the "create this page" link in the displayed text or click the <i class="fas fa-asterisk hltx p-1"></i> icon on the navigation bar. | # To create the page, either click the "create this page" link in the displayed text or click the <i class="fas fa-asterisk hltx p-1"></i> icon on the navigation bar. Note that to save, there must be content in the editor box. | ||
== Edit/Delete/Move/Rename == | == Edit/Delete/Move/Rename == | ||
=== Delete a Page === | === Delete a Page === | ||
From time to time maintenance warrants the removal of pages, however, this shouldn't be a routine task. Users should be aware deleted content is not actually "deleted", but rather "archived". Thus, deleted pages can be restored. Pages are only truly deleted when old archives are purged during maintenance (performed a couple times a year...maybe). To delete pages: | From time to time maintenance warrants the removal of pages, however, this shouldn't be a routine task. Users should be aware deleted content is not actually "deleted", but rather "archived". Thus, deleted pages can be restored. Pages are only truly deleted when old archives are purged during maintenance (performed a couple times a year...maybe). To delete pages: | ||
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# Ensure the boxes are ticked for '''Move associated talk page''' and '''Leave a redirect behind'''. | # Ensure the boxes are ticked for '''Move associated talk page''' and '''Leave a redirect behind'''. | ||
# Click the {{Ui|Move page}} button. | # Click the {{Ui|Move page}} button. | ||
=== Categories === | |||
Categories are used to topically associate wiki pages. They also provide a simple means to navigate and view associated pages. Simply scroll to the bottom of any page and follow the category links to view more pages within that same category. Assigning a page to a category is as simple as adding <code>[[Category:<CatName>]]</code> when editing the page. Categories can be referenced on a page without adding that page to the referenced category by adding a colon to the beginning of the code as such: <code>[[:Category:<CatName>]]</code>. Users are asked to: | |||
* Read about [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Categories how to use categories]. | |||
* Assign pages to the proper [[Special:Categories|existing categories]]. | |||
* Avoid creating new categories --leave that to the site admin. Just let one of the administrators know. | |||
* Place the category code at the TOP of the page for consistency and to make it easy for other users to find. | |||
== Using Forms == | == Using Forms == |
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