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== Specific PZwiki editing ==
== Specific PZwiki editing ==
Coming very shortly!
 
==== Use a template ====
:We have several templates set up for you to make use of when creating a new page. These templates make adding a new page quick and easy and makes sure all of the pages stick to consistent look.


== Mediawiki help ==
== Mediawiki help ==
PZwiki uses a version of the same software that powers [http://wikipedia.org wikipedia]. For more comprehensive help on anything to do with Mediawiki, see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents Wikipedia's own help section].
PZwiki uses a version of the same software that powers [http://wikipedia.org wikipedia]. For more comprehensive help on anything to do with Mediawiki, see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents Wikipedia's own help section].

Revision as of 23:38, 11 April 2011

Introduction

PZwiki uses Mediawiki, a free software wiki engine licensed under the GNU General Public License. On this help page, you will find a user guide to help you start creating and updating pages on this wiki.

Editing basics

Start editing

To start editing a MediaWiki page, click on the "Edit this page" (or just "edit") link at the top of the page. This will bring you to the edit page: a page with a text box containing the wikitext: the editable source code from which the server produces the webpage.

Summarize your changes

You should write a short edit summary in the small field below the edit-box. You may use shorthand to describe your changes, as described in the legend.

Preview before saving

When you have finished, press preview to see how your changes will look -- before you make them permanent. Repeat the edit/preview process until you are satisfied, then click "Save" and your changes will be immediately applied to the article.

Wikitext markup

Coming very shortly!

Minor edits

Coming very shortly!

Specific PZwiki editing

Use a template

We have several templates set up for you to make use of when creating a new page. These templates make adding a new page quick and easy and makes sure all of the pages stick to consistent look.

Mediawiki help

PZwiki uses a version of the same software that powers wikipedia. For more comprehensive help on anything to do with Mediawiki, see Wikipedia's own help section.