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Erik Krause: /* I have not found XYZ in the wiki. How can I add a page about XYZ? */ added sig button

2007-12-15T19:51:22Z

‎I have not found XYZ in the wiki. How can I add a page about XYZ?: added sig button

Erik Krause: /* Is the wiki for information only or can I also post opinions and judgements? */

2007-12-15T19:50:23Z

‎Is the wiki for information only or can I also post opinions and judgements?

Erik Krause: /* How can I link to an entry in the glossary? */ typo

2007-12-15T17:59:44Z

‎How can I link to an entry in the glossary?: typo

Erik Krause: /* How can I link to an entry in the glossary? */ mentioned glossary template

2007-12-15T17:59:17Z

‎How can I link to an entry in the glossary?: mentioned glossary template

Erik Krause at 13:16, 22 March 2007

2007-03-22T13:16:39Z

Erik Krause at 12:05, 22 March 2007

2007-03-22T12:05:14Z

Erik Krause: Wiki FAQ moved to Help:FAQ: wrong namespace

2007-03-22T11:56:44Z

Wiki FAQ moved to Help:FAQ: wrong namespace

Erik Krause: 1 revision(s)

2007-03-21T18:09:05Z

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Erik Krause: Added pano-tag

2007-03-21T18:07:00Z

Added pano-tag

Erik Krause: Added pano-tag

2007-03-18T12:49:58Z

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 Click on "preview" to see that the changes are as intended and click on "save" to save your editing. If page XYZ does not exist, you will see the link to XYZ in red color. Click on the red link to edit the new page.
-Please choose the proper [[Special:Category|category]] and sign your Article with the signature button of the editor window.
+Please choose the proper [[Special:Category|category]] and sign your Article with the signature button [[Image:button_sig.png]] of the editor window - especially if it contains your opinion.
 ===== A page XYZ already exists but it is about something different.=====

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	Please use the discussion page which is associated with every content page if possible (i.e. if you want to talk about the page).		Please use the discussion page which is associated with every content page if possible (i.e. if you want to talk about the page).
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		+	In any case sign your opinion. You can press the signature button [[Image:button_sig.png]] on the edit page to do so.

	===== Is there a template or some kind of formatting standards?=====		===== Is there a template or some kind of formatting standards?=====

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 ===== How can I link to an entry in the glossary?=====
-You can't link to an entry in the list. However, you can link to a letter like f.e. <nowiki>[[Ptglossary#E|Entrance Pupil]]</nowiki>. Or you can link to one of the pages where glossary items are defined. Due to the use of the Glossary template (see [[Talk:Glossary]] for details) there always is a page per entry where a longer definition shuold be found.
+You can't link to an entry in the list. However, you can link to a letter like f.e. <nowiki>[[Ptglossary#E|Entrance Pupil]]</nowiki>. Or you can link to one of the pages where glossary items are defined. Due to the use of the Glossary template (see [[Talk:Glossary]] for details) there always is a page per entry where a longer definition should be found.
 ===== Where can I find more documentation on how to use a wiki?=====

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 ===== How can I link to an entry in the glossary?=====
-You can't link to an entry in the list. However, you can link to a letter like f.e. <nowiki>[[Ptglossary#E|Entrance Pupil]]</nowiki>. Or you can link to one of the pages where glossary items are defined. Hence it is better to provide a page per entry than to give definitions in the list.
+You can't link to an entry in the list. However, you can link to a letter like f.e. <nowiki>[[Ptglossary#E|Entrance Pupil]]</nowiki>. Or you can link to one of the pages where glossary items are defined. Due to the use of the Glossary template (see [[Talk:Glossary]] for details) there always is a page per entry where a longer definition shuold be found.
 ===== Where can I find more documentation on how to use a wiki?=====

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 ===== I have not found XYZ in the wiki. How can I add a page about XYZ?=====
-Start from the "Main Page". Click yourself to an apporpriate page in the framework where you think your topic fits. If it fits many pages, just choose one to start with. Click on the "edit" link on top of the page. On the editing form set your cursor to the point where you want to add the link and type <nowiki>[[XYZ]]</nowiki>. Click on "preview" to see that the changes are as intended and click on "save" to save your editing. If page XYZ does not exist, you will see the link to XYZ in red color. Click on the red link to edit the new page.
+Start from the "Main Page". Click yourself to an appropriate page in the framework where you think your topic fits. If it fits many pages, just choose one to start with. Click on the "edit" link on top of the page. On the editing form set your cursor to the point where you want to add the link and type <nowiki>[[XYZ]]</nowiki>.
 ===== A page XYZ already exists but it is about something different.=====
-Use a different page name and link title by adding a link <nowiki>[[page name|link title]]</nowiki>.
+Use a different page name and link to it with an appropriate title by adding a link <nowiki>[[page name|link title]]</nowiki>.
 ===== Topic XYZ is in the wiki but is not linked to from a related page in the framework.=====
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 ===== How do I know if page XYZ is linked from all relevant pages of the wiki?=====
 In the "toolbox" on the left click on "What links here". If you find that a page in the framework that is not linking to XYZ should do so, navigate to that page and add a link as you deem appropriate.
 ===== No page in the framework is appropriate for XYZ.=====
-Before adding to the framework at the higher level, think harder if there is not a place where topic XYZ could fit. If there is not even a partial fit and topic XYZ is related to the panotools, edit the framework itself.
+Before adding to the framework at the higher level, think harder if there is not a place where topic XYZ could fit. If there is not even a partial fit and topic XYZ is related to the panotools, edit the framework itself. If you need a new category please add a respective Category link to the bottom of the page and inform one of the [[Special:Listadmins|Admins]]
 ===== I have found XYZ in the wiki but the information is incomplete=====
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 ===== Where can I find more documentation on how to use a wiki?=====
-Please see [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_i18n documentation on customizing the interface]
+First browse the [[Help]] pages available in this wiki.
 and the [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] for usage and configuration help.
 [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#The_wiki_markup The wiki markup]
 [[Category:Tutorial:Other]][[Category:Info]]

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 ===== Is there a template or some kind of formatting standards?=====
-KISS - the keep it simple standard. There is no template and you can format information as you see fit. The wiki can take some HTML. Please use it sparingly as not everybody is an HTML wizard. Use the formating options offered by the wiki. Please do not format colors and fonts, use only basic emphasizing from the wiki simple formating toolbar.
+KISS - the keep it simple standard. There is no template and you can format information as you see fit. The wiki can take some HTML. Please use it sparingly as not everybody is an HTML wizard. Use the formating options offered by the wiki. Please do not format colors and fonts, use only basic emphasizing from the wiki simple formating toolbar. (For special media see next paragraph)
 ===== What's the best way to learn how to use MediaWiki?=====