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== FAQ == | == FAQ == | ||
=== Registering === | === Registering === | ||
| − | + | * '''How do I register/login?''' | |
| − | + | ** In the upper-right hand corner of the screen, select [[Special:Userlogin| Create a user or login]]. | |
| − | + | * '''Do I need to provide my real name?''' | |
| − | + | ** No, it is a matter of personal preference/privacy to provide your real name. | |
| − | + | * '''Can I change it later?''' | |
| − | + | ** Yes, once you login, you can change your password, real name, and e-mail address. | |
=== Getting Started === | === Getting Started === | ||
| − | + | * '''Ok, I've logged in: how do I make a new page?''' | |
| − | + | ** Type the name in the Goto box on the left-hand side of the screen; see [[Contributing| Contributing Guidelines]] for the syntax. As an example, if you want to add documentation for RAM address FFFF on the 83+, type the following in the Goto box: | |
<nowiki>83Plus:RAM:FFFF</nowiki> | <nowiki>83Plus:RAM:FFFF</nowiki> | ||
| − | + | * '''Do I need to denote hexadecimal with a $ or h, like in Z80 assembly?''' | |
| − | + | ** No, it is assumed in WikiTI that all numbers/addresses are hexidecimal by default. | |
| − | + | * '''What are templates?''' | |
| − | + | ** Templates, are, as the name says, templates :) They provide a default structure for the various pages. If all the WikiTI users follow these templates, it'll make all B_CALL pages look consistent, all ports the same format, etc. Thus, it is encouraged to use these (see [[ Contributing#Templates| Templates]] for a list of templates). | |
| − | + | * '''How do I use a template?''' | |
| − | + | ** Select a template | |
| − | + | ** View the source and copy it (the edit tab is near the top of the screen) | |
| − | + | ** Paste the source into your new page (that you just Goto'ed) | |
| − | + | ** Edit the text to fit your type of documentation | |
| − | + | * '''What's the category text at the top of the templates for?''' | |
| − | + | ** That is how WikiTI categorizes the various pages. Following the previous example, you should have these lines at the top of your new page: | |
<nowiki>[Category:83Plus:RAM:By Address:FFFF - TheName] | <nowiki>[Category:83Plus:RAM:By Address:FFFF - TheName] | ||
[Category:83Plus:RAM:By Name|TheName]</nowiki> | [Category:83Plus:RAM:By Name|TheName]</nowiki> | ||
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=== Editing === | === Editing === | ||
| − | + | * '''How do I make bold/italicized text?''' | |
| − | + | ** See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page#Character_formatting Character Formatting] | |
| − | + | * '''How do I make lists?''' | |
| − | + | ** See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page#Sections.2C_paragraphs.2C_lists_and_lines Lists and Lines] | |
| − | + | * '''Argh! The tab doesn't work!''' | |
| − | + | ** In Wikipedia, you use a colon : to indent a paragraph. | |
| − | + | * '''How do I put text in that blue border?''' | |
| − | + | ** Use <nowiki> preceded with a space. The leading space tells the Wiki parser to display the text as a preformatted, fixed-width font, which is analogous to <pre> in HTML. So " <nowiki>Your text here</nowiki></nowiki>" will show: | |
<nowiki>Your text here</nowiki> | <nowiki>Your text here</nowiki> | ||
| − | + | * '''How do I make links?''' | |
| − | + | ** That depends on the kind of link you want to make. See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page#Links_and_URLs Links and URLs] for a more in-depth discussion. | |
=== Recent Changes === | === Recent Changes === | ||
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=== Browsing === | === Browsing === | ||
| − | + | * '''Why does my contribution not show up in the list?''' | |
| − | + | ** Most likely, you are viewing a cached version of WikiTI. Try clearing out your cache (browser-specific). Alternatively, you may wish to disable caching in your preferences. | |
=== Advanced === | === Advanced === | ||
Revision as of 13:58, 3 April 2005
For further information/syntax, please refer to Wikipedia's Help system.
Contents
FAQ
Registering
- How do I register/login?
- In the upper-right hand corner of the screen, select Create a user or login.
- Do I need to provide my real name?
- No, it is a matter of personal preference/privacy to provide your real name.
- Can I change it later?
- Yes, once you login, you can change your password, real name, and e-mail address.
Getting Started
- Ok, I've logged in: how do I make a new page?
- Type the name in the Goto box on the left-hand side of the screen; see Contributing Guidelines for the syntax. As an example, if you want to add documentation for RAM address FFFF on the 83+, type the following in the Goto box:
83Plus:RAM:FFFF
- Do I need to denote hexadecimal with a $ or h, like in Z80 assembly?
- No, it is assumed in WikiTI that all numbers/addresses are hexidecimal by default.
- What are templates?
- Templates, are, as the name says, templates :) They provide a default structure for the various pages. If all the WikiTI users follow these templates, it'll make all B_CALL pages look consistent, all ports the same format, etc. Thus, it is encouraged to use these (see Templates for a list of templates).
- How do I use a template?
- Select a template
- View the source and copy it (the edit tab is near the top of the screen)
- Paste the source into your new page (that you just Goto'ed)
- Edit the text to fit your type of documentation
- What's the category text at the top of the templates for?
- That is how WikiTI categorizes the various pages. Following the previous example, you should have these lines at the top of your new page:
[Category:83Plus:RAM:By Address:FFFF - TheName] [Category:83Plus:RAM:By Name|TheName]
If you are curious as to how a page works, don't forget to view the source of it :-)
Editing
- How do I make bold/italicized text?
- How do I make lists?
- See Lists and Lines
- Argh! The tab doesn't work!
- In Wikipedia, you use a colon : to indent a paragraph.
- How do I put text in that blue border?
- Use preceded with a space. The leading space tells the Wiki parser to display the text as a preformatted, fixed-width font, which is analogous to <pre> in HTML. So " <nowiki>Your text here</nowiki>" will show:
Your text here
- How do I make links?
- That depends on the kind of link you want to make. See Links and URLs for a more in-depth discussion.
Recent Changes
None at this time
Browsing
- Why does my contribution not show up in the list?
- Most likely, you are viewing a cached version of WikiTI. Try clearing out your cache (browser-specific). Alternatively, you may wish to disable caching in your preferences.
Advanced
None at this time
Tips && Hints
- Use the Preview Button to view your changes before you Save.
- Mark minor changes as Minor Edits (see Minor Edits as to what constitutes a Minor Edit).
As stated up above, please consult Wikipedia's Help system for more information.
