Help:Contents

From SDCK Watershed Wiki

Welcome to our tutorial on using media wiki, specifically the sdwatersheds wiki. You can access and view all the pages without logging in, but to contribute to the site, (for example to edit pages, start discussions, leave comments or ask questions) you will need to log in.

The edit tab (beside the 'discussion' tab) does not show up if you are not logged in.

Creating account and logging in

In order to log in, click on the tab on top right hand corner. If you already have an account, enter your username and password here. If you are a first time user, you can create an account, by clicking on the 'request one' link. Enter the required information and request account. It is simple and easy. You should be able to start using the wiki right away. Account confirmations will be e-mailed to you.

Editing Pages

If you are logged in, you will see the edit tab near the top of the page as in the picture. Also you can click on the edit links which are on the page. When you click on the edit tab, an editor will open You can add content, change content, add pictures, insert tables, add videos and many other fun things. For more information and help : http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing

Adding text

Start typing in information. Just like you would in any editor (Like in Microsoft word, notepad etc.) Bold, italic buttons on the editor.

In the summary box, you add a brief summary of what you did on the page. Now it is ‘add content’. Show preview. If you are satisfied with the page, click on the save page. Now the content is saved and can be viewed by everyone.

Adding Pictures

Sometimes you would like to add pictures to the pages. Lets see how we can do that. Click on upload file in the tool box. An upload file form appears. Browse and select the file. You might want to give a short and appropriate name to the file in the destination name box.

You might get a warning about the file size, you can ignore the warning and continue. Now the image has been uploaded. Now we can either embed the picture on a page, link it.

Click on the embedded file button on the editor as shown:

You can use as many or as less a number of parameters you want. You can control the position, size, alignment, frame, caption and other parameters. The parameters are separated by a pipe symbol.

For more help on using images visit the following help page: http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images

Discussions and comments

Click on the discussion tab on the page. The tab is on the top of the page.You can leave your comments, suggestions pertaining to the articles on that page. Also, you can initiate discussions or partake in ongoing discussion threads.

It is important to use your signature when you post on the discussion page.

Signature

After you complete adding content or making a comment, please add your signature before saving. The signature button is on the editor toolbar (second from right).