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	When viewing any page on a research Wiki, you'll find three main navigation elements:<br>1. The tabs at the top of the page relate to the Page currently displayed: the Edit link, the Discussion page (also known as the talk page), and the History page (showing the history of the page).<br>2. The [[#Sidebar\|sidebar]] on the right gives you access to important pages in the wiki such as Related (recent) changes or Upload file.<br>3. At the bottom of the sidebar are user links; an anonymous user will see a link to create an account or log in (they are the same page). As a logged-in user you have a collection of personal links, including ones to your user page and preferences.		When viewing any page on a research Wiki, you'll find three main navigation elements:<br>1. The tabs at the top of the page relate to the Page currently displayed: the Edit link, the Discussion page (also known as the talk page), and the History page (showing the history of the page).<br>2. The [[#Sidebar\|sidebar]] on the right gives you access to important pages in the wiki such as Related (recent) changes or Upload file.<br>3. At the bottom of the sidebar are user links; an anonymous user will see a link to create an account or log in (they are the same page). As a logged-in user you have a collection of personal links, including ones to your user page and preferences.
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		+	=== Tabs ===
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		+	The tabs allow easy access to related pages and to move back and forth among them.
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		+	'''Page -''' to return to the original page when you have accessed one of the other tabbed pages.
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		+	'''Edit -'''to make changes to the original page. Editing can also be accessed by clicking the "Edit" at the top in the center of the page.
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		+	<br> '''Discussion -''' to communicate with the contributor of the page or to read previous discussions.
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		+	'''History - ''' to view the history of the page from inception through all of the changes.

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	=== Search Box ===		=== Search Box ===

−	This search function allows you to search the Wiki using keywords: Keywords are places, record types, historical subjects or family history subjects. For example: '''mesa arizona''' or '''probate records''' or '''civil war'''	+	This search function allows you to search the Wiki using keywords: Keywords are places, record types, historical subjects or family history subjects. For example: '''mesa arizona''' or '''probate records''' or '''civil war.'''

	The Search Section of the Sidebar includes:		The Search Section of the Sidebar includes:
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	[[Image:Search box.jpg\|left\|Search box.jpg]]'''Search Box''' - Type '''keywords''' and '''search terms''' here. Use "subject", "place" or "keywords" to search the site. For example, searching with keywords like "DAR" or "Daughters of the American Revolution" will usually return good results. Searches that include full sentences such as "How do I find DAR records?" are unlikely to return good results. Hit the Enter key on your keyboard to see the search results.		[[Image:Search box.jpg\|left\|Search box.jpg]]'''Search Box''' - Type '''keywords''' and '''search terms''' here. Use "subject", "place" or "keywords" to search the site. For example, searching with keywords like "DAR" or "Daughters of the American Revolution" will usually return good results. Searches that include full sentences such as "How do I find DAR records?" are unlikely to return good results. Hit the Enter key on your keyboard to see the search results.

−	'''Browse by Country -''' Click on "by country" to see a list of all countries with pages on the Wiki.~~&nbsp;~~	+	'''Browse by Country -''' Click on "by country" to see a list of all countries with pages on the Wiki.

	'''Browse by Topic - '''Click on "by topic" to see major categories on the Wiki. This is not a comprehensive list, but contains many of all topics available. Search keywords for topics not listed.		'''Browse by Topic - '''Click on "by topic" to see major categories on the Wiki. This is not a comprehensive list, but contains many of all topics available. Search keywords for topics not listed.

−	=== Research ~~Box~~ ===	+	=== New to the Research Wiki? ===

−	~~'''Browse by Country -''' Click on "by country"~~ to ~~see a list of all countries with pages on~~ the Wiki.~~&nbsp;~~	+	This section leads to an introduction to the Wiki for those who are newbies.

−	'''~~Browse by Topic~~ - '''~~Click on "by topic"~~ to ~~see major categories on the Wiki. This is not~~ a ~~comprehensive list, but contains many~~ of ~~all topics available. Search keywords for topics not listed~~.	+	[[Image:Nav Bar New To Wiki.png\|left\|Nav Bar New To Wiki.png]]'''Learn More -''' to go to a Tour of the Wiki. <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>

−	~~'''About the Wiki -'''~~	+	=== Research Articles ===

−	~~'''Wiki Tools -'''~~	+	[[Image:Nav Bar Research Articles.png\|left\|File:Nav Bar Research Articles.png]]

−	'''~~Wiki Home~~ -'''	+	'''Browse by Country -''' Click on "by country" to see a list of all countries with pages on the Wiki.

		+	'''Browse by Topic - '''Click on "by topic" to see major categories on the Wiki. This is not a comprehensive list, but contains many of all topics available. Search keywords for topics not listed.
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		+	'''About the Wiki -'''
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		+	'''Wiki Tools -'''
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		+	'''Wiki Home -''' Return to the Home page of the Wiki

	=== Volunteer ===		=== Volunteer ===

−	[[Image:Community Navigation.jpg\|border\|left\|Community Navigation.jpg]] '''Volunteer''' - Click on "Volunteer" to hide or show the section below it.<br> ~~<br>~~	+	[[Image:Community Navigation.jpg\|border\|left\|Community Navigation.jpg]] '''Volunteer''' - Click on "Volunteer" to hide or show the section below it.<br>
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	[[FamilySearch Wiki:Content Submission Form\|'''Submit Wiki Content''']] - Do you have information you would like to contribute to the wiki, but don't know how to edit pages?  Everybody knows something!  This form allows you to submit information on any topic without knowing how to edit in the wiki. Simply type or cut and paste the information onto the form, and a volunteer will transcribe it onto the wiki.<br>		[[FamilySearch Wiki:Content Submission Form\|'''Submit Wiki Content''']] - Do you have information you would like to contribute to the wiki, but don't know how to edit pages?  Everybody knows something!  This form allows you to submit information on any topic without knowing how to edit in the wiki. Simply type or cut and paste the information onto the form, and a volunteer will transcribe it onto the wiki.<br>

−	'''[[Community Center\|Community Center]]''' - Something for everyone! 18 links in four areas: Meet and Talk (meetings, training), Questions (live support, mentors, report problems), Join the Team (contribute, volunteer), and See what’s News (noteworthy Wiki events)	+	'''[[Community Center\|Community Center]]''' - Something for everyone! 17 links in four areas: Meet and Talk (meetings, training), Questions (live support, mentors, report problems), Join the Team (contribute, volunteer), and See what’s News (noteworthy Wiki events)

	'''[[Live User Group Meetings\|Community Meetings]]''' - Support is available for the newbie to the techie in our Live Community Meeting. These meetings also connect you with group projects where you can learn and collaborate with others.<br>		'''[[Live User Group Meetings\|Community Meetings]]''' - Support is available for the newbie to the techie in our Live Community Meeting. These meetings also connect you with group projects where you can learn and collaborate with others.<br>
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	'''Sign Out''' - This link signs you out of the Wiki.<br>		'''Sign Out''' - This link signs you out of the Wiki.<br>

−	=== ~~<br> ===~~	+	=== {{Contributor help-navbox}} ===
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−	~~<br> [[Main Page\|'''Wiki Home''']] - Return to the Home page of the Wiki.<br>~~	+
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	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]

Help:Searching

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Help:Navigation

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	*'''by country''' - A list of articles for every country in the world.		*'''by country''' - A list of articles for every country in the world.
	*'''by topic''' - Browse topic categories for related articles in many subjects		*'''by topic''' - Browse topic categories for related articles in many subjects
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	=== How Search Works ===		=== How Search Works ===

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	Searching for a specific article in the FamilySearch Wiki is relatively simple if you know the exact title. If you don't know the exact title, search for words that appear in the title or body of the article.		Searching for a specific article in the FamilySearch Wiki is relatively simple if you know the exact title. If you don't know the exact title, search for words that appear in the title or body of the article.

−	<br>If you don't know the title of a wiki article, search for a topic or category.<br>(a) At the bottom of every article there should be a category. Click the category name to see a list of all articles in that category.<br>(b) Search the list of articles in the category for similar or related articles.<br>	+	<br>If you don't know the title of a wiki article, search for a topic or category.<br>(a) At the bottom of every article there should be a category. Click the category name to see a list of all articles in that category.<br>(b) Search the list of articles in the category for similar or related articles.<br>

	Watch a [http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1555199317001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAsMO7iuE~,0a6boL_aMzRRMejnsVF7dLsOY4w3QTnL&bclid=1553564668001&bctid=1553786198001 video demonstration] of how to search for articles.		Watch a [http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1555199317001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAsMO7iuE~,0a6boL_aMzRRMejnsVF7dLsOY4w3QTnL&bclid=1553564668001&bctid=1553786198001 video demonstration] of how to search for articles.
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−	Also see the separate article on [[Search Tips\|Search Tips]].	+	Also see the separate article on [[Search Tips\|Search Tips]].

	=== Step-by-step Search Instructions ===		=== Step-by-step Search Instructions ===

−	Use the following steps to search for articles on localities or topics in the Wiki.<br>	+	Use the following steps to search for articles on localities or topics in the Wiki.<br>

	#Locate the "search box."		#Locate the "search box."
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	#Click the '''Search''' button.		#Click the '''Search''' button.
	#After clicking the '''Search''' button, a list of search results will appear.		#After clicking the '''Search''' button, a list of search results will appear.
−	#Shown below, the number of results is displayed for the search.  To see more results than those shown on the first page, click on Next 20 or 20, 50, 100, 250 or 500.<br><br>[[Image:Search results.jpg\|frame\|center~~\|Search results.jpg~~]]	+	#Shown below, the number of results is displayed for the search.  To see more results than those shown on the first page, click on Next 20 or 20, 50, 100, 250 or 500.<br><br>[[Image:Search results.jpg\|frame\|center]]
	#Locate the title of the article you want to read. Note that: Article titles will always be at the top of the page.		#Locate the title of the article you want to read. Note that: Article titles will always be at the top of the page.
	#Text that is inside articles and that may match your request will always be at the bottom of the page.<br>		#Text that is inside articles and that may match your request will always be at the bottom of the page.<br>

−	Click on the title of the article you want to read. If after clicking on the title, you determine that another article will better match your search criteria, click the back button on your Internet browser to return to the list of search results and select another article.<br>	+	Click on the title of the article you want to read. If after clicking on the title, you determine that another article will better match your search criteria, click the back button on your Internet browser to return to the list of search results and select another article.<br>

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	=== Learn more about using the wiki: ===		=== Learn more about using the wiki: ===

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	\| linkwords4 = Case Study on Using the Wiki		\| linkwords4 = Case Study on Using the Wiki
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	When viewing any page on a research Wiki, you'll find three main navigation elements:		When viewing any page on a research Wiki, you'll find three main navigation elements:

−	<br>1. The [~~https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Help:Navigation~~#Sidebar sidebar] on the right gives you access to important pages in the wiki such as recent changes or Upload file.<br>2. At the top of the page[~~https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Help:Navigation~~#Page_Tabs tabs] which relate to the Page currently displayed: the Edit link, Discussion page also known as the talk page, History page~~, will show you~~ the history of the page.<br>3. In the top right corner you'll find [~~https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Help:Navigation~~#User_Links user links]; as an anonymous user, you'll see a link to create an account or log in (they are the same page). As a logged-in user you have a collection of personal links, including ones to your user page and [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Help:Navigation preferences].<br>	+	<br>1. The [[#Sidebar\|sidebar]] on the right gives you access to important pages in the wiki such as Related (recent) changes or Upload file.<br>2. At the top of the page [[#Page_Tabs\|tabs]] which relate to the Page currently displayed: the Edit link, Discussion page (also known as the talk page), and History page (showing the history of the page).<br>3. In the top right corner you'll find [[#User_Links\|user links]]; as an anonymous user, you'll see a link to create an account or log in (they are the same page). As a logged-in user you have a collection of personal links, including ones to your user page and [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Help:Navigation preferences].<br>

	=== Sidebar ===		=== Sidebar ===

Help:Wiki Basics

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−	~~__TOC__~~

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−	Welcome to the Wiki community. Whether you are researching or contributing, the items below will help you understand various elements of the wiki, including how to navigate and contribute to it. The wiki is a community project, and you are now part of that community. If you have knowledge about how or where to search for genealogy that is not already here, please contribute. Don't know how? Keep reading.~~<br>~~	+	Welcome to the Wiki community. Whether you are researching or contributing, the items below will help you understand various elements of the wiki, including how to navigate and contribute to it. The wiki is a community project, and you are now part of that community. If you have knowledge about how or where to search for genealogy that is not already here, please contribute. Don't know how? Keep reading.
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	=== Navigation Menu ===		=== Navigation Menu ===

−	:On the left side of the page, you may see a Table of Contents box. It is a list of the major sections of the page. You can click on any heading in that table and be taken to that heading on the ~~ ~~page. Smaller articles do not have a contents box.~~<br>~~	+	:On the left side of the page, you may see a Table of Contents box. It is a list of the major sections of the page. You can click on any heading in that table and be taken to that heading on the page. Smaller articles do not have a contents box.

	:On the right side of every page, there are three boxes which will enhance your Wiki experience.		:On the right side of every page, there are three boxes which will enhance your Wiki experience.

−	*The top box, '''Search Learning ~~&~~ How-to's''', is a search box. You can enter search terms in the box and then click on the magnifying glass to search the wiki. Or you can browse by clicking on '''by country''' or '''by topic'''.	+	*The top box, '''Search Learning How-to's''', is a search box. You can enter search terms in the box and then click on the magnifying glass to search the wiki. Or you can browse by clicking on '''by country''' or '''by topic'''.

−	*The second box, '''New to the Research Wiki''', guides you to basic information on the Wiki. Click on the '''Learn More''' line.~~<br>~~	+	*The second box, '''New to the Research Wiki''', guides you to basic information on the Wiki. Click on the '''Learn More''' line.

	*The bottom, purple box has four sections, separated by a thin white line: '''Views,''' '''Toolbox''', '''Community''' and '''Personal tools'''. Hover over any place on the bar with your mouse and it will turn dark purple. Click on the dark purple bar to open the section and reveal a number of tools and tasks. Hover over the name and a yellow pop-up box will display a brief explanation of the topic. Click on the name to open the topic..		*The bottom, purple box has four sections, separated by a thin white line: '''Views,''' '''Toolbox''', '''Community''' and '''Personal tools'''. Hover over any place on the bar with your mouse and it will turn dark purple. Click on the dark purple bar to open the section and reveal a number of tools and tasks. Hover over the name and a yellow pop-up box will display a brief explanation of the topic. Click on the name to open the topic..