Help:Editing a Page

How to Edit a Wiki Page
All registered users of FamilySearch Wiki are invited to edit, or add to WIKI articles.

Follow these steps to edit an article BEFORE you create, edit, or add to your first article:

Note: You will only have to do Steps 1 through 4 one time:

Print these instructions. We recommend that you print these instructions for quick reference as you work. Register with FamilySearch WIKI. You must first register with FamilySearch Wiki. Registering helps the WIKI know who you are and keep track of the articles you create and edit. During registration you will be asked to provide a username and password and other information. You can register by clicking on the word "Register" in the blue bar in the upper right corner of the page. Or, you can register by clicking here. Verify your e-mail settings. At times, FamilySearch WIKI will need to send you e-mails. You must verify that the WIKI has your most current e-mail address and indicate how and when you want the WIKI to send you emails. To verify your settings, go to the Personal Tools section of the panel on the left of the page and click on "My preferences". Or, verify your settings by clicking here. At the Preference page, go to the Email heading and choose the options you want. Then click the "Save" button. Understand WIKI Publishing Policies. The articles your create or add to will be viewed by millions of people around the world and you are responsible for your work. Therefore, it is important that you understand the WIKI's policies on copyrights, privacy, etc. Click on the following links and become familar with these policies BEFORE you create, edit, or add to any WIKI article. Copyright Policies Purpose and Appropriate Topics Conditions of use EACH TIME you create, edit or add to an article:

5. Sign in to FamilySearch WIKI. Enter your user name and password in the fields in the blue bar in the upper right corner of the page. Or, sign in by clicking here.

6. Search to see if there is an article similar to one you want to create. Someone may have already created an article similar to the one you want to create. It may be easier for you

To edit a page, open the article you want to edit. Click the Edit tab at the top of the screen. You can:


 * Add, change, or delete text
 * Add formatting, including heading and subheadings
 * Add internal or external links

Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Save.

Note: You must be a registered user and logged in before you can edit a page. Also, FamilySearch Wiki is open source, which means that any registered user can edit an article. If you don't want your writing to be edited, don't submit it here.

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