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{{Tag Attention|align=left|title=New changes to the "Template Explanation"|message=I recently made some changes to the [[Template:Template Explanation|Template Explanation]] template because it was too easy to break it with it's contents. But the changes unfortunately broke the ''explanation box'' on all templates using it. These changes were necessary and Im working on fixing them, its a easy fix. '''Thanks in advance for helping/being patient.'''
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*If you run into a template with a ''broken explanation box'', then it would be nice if you could help me fix it. Remember that table parameters only work at the beginning of a line.
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Check out the [[Community portal]] for information our plans and other things
*#just find the beginning of the template, <code><nowiki>{{Template Explanation|...</nowiki></code> and change it into <code><nowiki>{|{{Template Explanation}}... </nowiki></code>
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*Help us get the Krafties Wiki into shape, cleaning up articles and adding content
*#finish it by closing the table by finding the end of it, <code><nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> needs to become <code><nowiki>|}</nowiki></code>, then the box will look as intended.
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{{WikiHelp}}{{TOC none}}
 
  
==Contributors/WikiWrites==
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;Register
The <code>Help:</code> pages are made to assist those who contribute to the wiki. Tips and tricks, guides, tutorials and anything that might come in handy.
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*Create an account here on the wiki
===Being a Contributor===
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;Need help?
Anyone who adds and edits content of the wiki is a '''contributors''', who help keep the wiki accurate and up to date.
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*Check the [[Help:Contents|Help pages]]
*All '''Krafties staff''' can be contributors (ask the [[User:Admin|Admin]] to create account for you)
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;Be bold
*It is a group effort to keep this wiki up to date and useful as it's contents grow
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*There's no need to wait. Jump right in and start editing. The [[:Category:Wiki maintenance|wiki maintenance category]] may be a great place to start, or you can start small by fixing spelling, grammar, and other errors you come across.
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;Start a new article
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*just type a new article name in the [[Special:Search|search]]. A link will be provided to start the article at the top of the search results if it hasn't been created already.
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*you can make a new page redirect to it's proper place by adding <code><nowiki>#REDIRECT [[PageName]]</nowiki></code>
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;Community discussion
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*See what the community is currently talking about or make suggestions on the talk pages.
  
==Handy Tip! (use this)==
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==Creating Articles / Editing Content==
Links to everything you might need are in the header, but these are handy tips to keep in mind
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'''Creating Content''' is as easy as searching for it. If you can't find it, feel free to create it, ''because somebody else will probably search for it too at some point''.
:;Removing content without deleting it
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:Can browse the existing pages and categories or simply use the '''Search''' function. If the search can't find it, it will give you the option of creating the missing page.
::You can use the <code><nowiki><!---</nowiki></code> and <code><nowiki>---></nowiki></code> around content when editing, it will prevent it from actually appearing on the page.
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[[File:EditingWiki.png|frame|center|This is the options when editing a page, "Summary" is where you write why/what you were editing]]
::*Use it to ''remove text temporarily without deleting the content'' (if it might be useful info)
 
::*Use it to ''add notes and memos to other contributors''
 
::*Use it to ''hide text while you are rearranging or rewriting content''
 
:;Minor Edits
 
::Only check the ''"minor edits"'' if you are fixing spelling errors or formatting
 
::This does not hide the fact that the page was edited, it just allows contributors to "hide minor edits" (which can often drown the "recent changes" list)
 
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===Contributors! [[Help:Getting Started|Getting Started!]]===
 
:;Everything you need to get started is found in the header of this page!
 
:Your tasks are: '''correcting content''' and '''adding missing information''', keep everything up to date.
 
:Do what you can, when you notice things that need fixing.  
 
:;[[Help:Templates|Using Templates]]
 
:*There are many templates that have been created to help you, you should use them.
 
:*The [[WikiWriter]] is in charge of creating templates, but you can edit them to correct/add links and other details
 
:;[[Help:Page Guide|Creating content/pages]]
 
:*You can simply follow the example of other pages with similar content, copy their skeleton to use on your new pages.
 
:*Dont be shy to create content when it is missing, it is easy for the WikiWriter to move them if needed. Formatting can always come later.
 
  
===UserPage / Sandbox===
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===Creating a New Page===
:When you have an account on the Krafties Wiki, you are able to create your '''User page''', by clicking your name in the top-right.
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#When failing to find something with search, you will get:
:*This can become your private '''sandbox''' and a place to keep track of your ideas on the wiki
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#*'''Create the page "<span style="color:darkred">NewPage</span>" on this wiki!'''
:*Use your ''sandbox'' when testing out templates or creating new tables
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#Click the red link to proceed to the creation page. Add content, category or redirect it to the proper place.
:*''also'', whenever you make a contribution (editing and adding content) it will link to your user page
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#'''Show preview''' of what you've made so far.
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#'''Save page''' when you're done. You just made a page!
  
==Editing Guidelines==
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===Edit Existing Pages===
If you become a regular contributor to the site it is recommended you familiarize yourself with the general editing guidelines. It will help keep pages consistent throughout the site and make editing easier for yourself and other people.
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When you find a page lacking content, or wish to add your knowledge to the page, or simply wish to add links and thumbnails, then you edit.
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#Click '''edit''' on the top of the page/part of page which you wish to edit.
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#Add your content, press '''Show preview''' to see the results
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#;When to use the ''"This is a minor edit"''?
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#*When you're correcting a link, or changing a spelling are ideal reasons. You '''should not''' check this option if you were adding something new to the page. But whatever you do, it will always appear in the "History" of a page.
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#Press '''Save page''' when done.
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==Tips to keep in mind==
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;Try making your [[{{#Special:MyPage}}|Userpage]] first
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*it helps you get used to editing the wiki and you can use it as your personal sandbox for testing out things like templates.
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;The wiki is very Case Sensitive
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:when it comes to linking to other pages and files, then the wiki can be very Case Sensitive.
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;Updating files/images
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*If you just need to update an existing file, then go to that file and use the ''"Upload a new version of this file"''
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*If the new image is drastically different, such as being a different subject, then just create a new file
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;Image size
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*Please do not update a file with a worse quality image (such as shrinking it).
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*Just use parameters like <code>|thumb|</code> for a instant small thumbnail, or use <code>|300px|</code> to specify a size.
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;Use templates when they are provided (to display information)
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*there is always a {{tl|Documentation}} on every template that explains how to use it
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*templates are very easy to use once you get used to it, try them out on your userpage first if unsure.
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==See Also==
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*[[Help:Formatting and templates|Formatting and templates]]
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{{Help}}

Latest revision as of 07:19, 2 February 2020

Information icon4.png Check out the Community portal for information our plans and other things
  • Help us get the Krafties Wiki into shape, cleaning up articles and adding content
Register
  • Create an account here on the wiki
Need help?
Be bold
  • There's no need to wait. Jump right in and start editing. The wiki maintenance category may be a great place to start, or you can start small by fixing spelling, grammar, and other errors you come across.
Start a new article
  • just type a new article name in the search. A link will be provided to start the article at the top of the search results if it hasn't been created already.
  • you can make a new page redirect to it's proper place by adding #REDIRECT [[PageName]]
Community discussion
  • See what the community is currently talking about or make suggestions on the talk pages.

Creating Articles / Editing Content

Creating Content is as easy as searching for it. If you can't find it, feel free to create it, because somebody else will probably search for it too at some point.

Can browse the existing pages and categories or simply use the Search function. If the search can't find it, it will give you the option of creating the missing page.
This is the options when editing a page, "Summary" is where you write why/what you were editing

Creating a New Page

  1. When failing to find something with search, you will get:
    • Create the page "NewPage" on this wiki!
  2. Click the red link to proceed to the creation page. Add content, category or redirect it to the proper place.
  3. Show preview of what you've made so far.
  4. Save page when you're done. You just made a page!

Edit Existing Pages

When you find a page lacking content, or wish to add your knowledge to the page, or simply wish to add links and thumbnails, then you edit.

  1. Click edit on the top of the page/part of page which you wish to edit.
  2. Add your content, press Show preview to see the results
    When to use the "This is a minor edit"?
    • When you're correcting a link, or changing a spelling are ideal reasons. You should not check this option if you were adding something new to the page. But whatever you do, it will always appear in the "History" of a page.
  3. Press Save page when done.

Tips to keep in mind

Try making your Userpage first
  • it helps you get used to editing the wiki and you can use it as your personal sandbox for testing out things like templates.
The wiki is very Case Sensitive
when it comes to linking to other pages and files, then the wiki can be very Case Sensitive.
Updating files/images
  • If you just need to update an existing file, then go to that file and use the "Upload a new version of this file"
  • If the new image is drastically different, such as being a different subject, then just create a new file
Image size
  • Please do not update a file with a worse quality image (such as shrinking it).
  • Just use parameters like |thumb| for a instant small thumbnail, or use |300px| to specify a size.
Use templates when they are provided (to display information)
  • there is always a {{Documentation}} on every template that explains how to use it
  • templates are very easy to use once you get used to it, try them out on your userpage first if unsure.

See Also

General Wiki Help

Krafties Wiki Specific

Basics
Advanced
Other


Basics
Templates
Images / Files
Other

Notes

  • The wiki is very CASE SENSITIVE when it comes to links and filenames
  • When you move a page to a new name, it will create a REDIRECT which forwards people to the current location
  • Think of using Templates like you are actually filling in forms, manual is on the template pages themselves
  • Please Use your UserPage like a sandbox to test out formatting or pre-creating content
  • There are sometimes hidden notes which can only be seen while editing, <!-- putting these around the message -->.