From A Neighborhood in Transition
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How do I create my user page?
- Click "log in" in the upper right hand corner of the screen
- Put in the username and password you received via email
- Next, click on your name (on the top right half of the screen)
- It will say, "There is currently no text in this page, you can search for this page title in other pages or edit this page."
- Click "edit this page"
How do I edit a page?
- Use edit button which can be found in several places
- Here's what the editing bar does:
- It is a good idea to preview your changes before you save; but don't forget to save!
- You must be logged in to edit a page.
How do I add an internal link?
- Type this:
[[Main Page]]
- Get this:
- Main Page
or to custom name your link
- Type this:
[[Main Page|different text]]
- Get this:
- different text
How do I Add an external link?
- Type this:
[http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/ The City College of New York]
- Get this:
- The City College of New York
How do I add: ?
Images
Flickr
YouTube
GoogleMaps
Shockwave Flash
MP3s
How do I create a page?
- The simplest way to create a new page is to type the name of the page in the Find bar (left hand side of page) and then hit "Go". It will tell you that no such page exists and do you want to create it. Click yes, then type your page content! It's that easy. Of course, you or someone else can edit it later as needed.
- After you make your page, don't forget to put a link to it on the main page, or no one will be able to find your great new page!
- If you know the page already exists, but it says it doesn't, then check your spelling and formatting. For example, this page is titled "Help" but the url is "Help:Contents".
How do I find pages?
- The difference between "go" and "search" :
- Using the "go" button will take you directly to the term that you searched, provided that you have entered the exact text of an article that exists.
- The "search" button does a search of the site to match your search terms with keywords from each article.
My Talk page
- Associated with your User page
- This feature resembles the functionality of a blog
- Your fellow students can post general questions/comments here
My Preferences
- Get familiar with this feature by selecting it from the sidebar. Most selections will only be active on your account. In other words, changes you make here affect how you see the blog, but not how everyone else does.
More wiki help
Still stumped?
This help page adapted from this one. Thanks, John!