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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.'''
Check out the [[Community portal]] for information our plans and other things
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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.
*Help us get the Krafties Wiki into shape, cleaning up articles and adding content
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*#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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*#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}}__NOTOC__
  
;Register
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===Contributors! [[Help:Getting Started|Getting Started!]]===
*Create an account here on the wiki
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:;Everything you need to get started is found in the header of this page!
;Need help?
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:Your tasks are: '''correcting content''' and '''adding missing information''', keep everything up to date.
*Check the [[Help:Contents|Help pages]]
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:Do what you can, when you notice things that need fixing.  
;Be bold
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:;[[Help:Templates|Using Templates]]
*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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:*There are many templates that have been created to help you, you should use them.
;Start a new article
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:*The [[WikiWriter]] is in charge of creating templates, but you can edit them to correct/add links and other details
*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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:;[[Help:Page Guide|Creating content/pages]]
*you can make a new page redirect to it's proper place by adding <code><nowiki>#REDIRECT [[PageName]]</nowiki></code>
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:*You can simply follow the example of other pages with similar content, copy their skeleton to use on your new pages.
;Community discussion
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:*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.
*See what the community is currently talking about or make suggestions on the talk pages.
 
  
==Creating Articles / Editing Content==
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===UserPage / Sandbox===
'''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''.
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: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.
: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.
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:*This can become your private '''sandbox''' and a place to keep track of your ideas on the wiki
[[File:EditingWiki.png|frame|center|This is the options when editing a page, "Summary" is where you write why/what you were editing]]
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:*Use your ''sandbox'' when testing out templates or creating new tables
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:*''also'', whenever you make a contribution (editing and adding content) it will link to your user page
  
===Creating a New Page===
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==Editing Guidelines==
#When failing to find something with search, you will get:
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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.
#*'''Create the page "<span style="color:darkred">NewPage</span>" on this wiki!'''
 
#Click the red link to proceed to the creation page. Add content, category or redirect it to the proper place.
 
#'''Show preview''' of what you've made so far.
 
#'''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.
 
#Click '''edit''' on the top of the page/part of page which you wish to edit.
 
#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.
 
#Press '''Save page''' when done.
 
 
 
==Tips to keep in mind==
 
;Try making your [[{{#Special:MyPage}}|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 <code>|thumb|</code> for a instant small thumbnail, or use <code>|300px|</code> to specify a size.
 
;Use templates when they are provided (to display information)
 
*there is always a {{tl|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==
 
*[[Help:Formatting and templates|Formatting and templates]]
 
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