User:Ldrew/Sandbox4

Contributing to the Wiki Section
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Intro stuff.... Question here ... Is part of Charles and Lee's assignment? ...

Share your research skills on the Wiki

 * If so, here’s how to:[[Image:Quill pen.PNG|thumb|right]]&lt;br&gt;


 * Add new information or modify an existing article&lt;br&gt;


 * Sign in to the wiki


 * Do you have an account on the wiki? &amp;nbsp;If not then:


 * Create a user account on the wiki ::*Click on the Sign In link at the top right corner of the screen ::*Click on the “Create New Account” button and follow instructions


 * Remember your login credentials. Jot them down for future reference and then:&lt;br&gt; ::*Log in to the wiki using the Sign In link ::*Navigate to the article to which you wish to contribute

Edit an Article

 * Locate the information you want to edit or where you want to add new information *Click on the Edit button to the right of the section heading or on the Edit button at the top of the page *Add new information or correct existing information


 * Read: the Rich Text Editor article

Create an Article

 * Read: How to create an article How to create an article


 * Read the Rich Text Editor article

Before You Edit or Add an Article

 * Read the wiki Policies and Guidelines articles if you haven’t contributed to the wiki before.


 * Wiki Policies :*Guiding Principles :*Wiki Etiquette :*Manual of Style

WikiText Reference articles

 * Wiki Terminology *Wiki Markup *Wiki Cheatsheet *Image Use *Image Help

External Wiki Tools

 * MediaWiki add-in for Word *Seapine HTML to Wiki converter *CSV Converter - Excel to Wiki *How to Convert a Microsoft Office Document into Wiki Format

Instructional Videos and Articles
The instructional videos and articles below are very helpful for new wiki users.


 * Wiki use instructional videos *FamilySearch training videos including wiki topics&lt;br&gt;