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| − | For further information/syntax, please refer to [ | + | For further information/syntax, please refer to [[wikipedia:Help:Contents|Wikipedia's Help System]]. |
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== Frequently Asked Questions == | == Frequently Asked Questions == | ||
=== Registering === | === Registering === | ||
; How do I register/login? | ; How do I register/login? | ||
| − | : In the upper-right hand corner of the screen, select [[Special:Userlogin| Create a user or 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? | ; Do I need to provide my real name? | ||
: No, it is a matter of personal preference/privacy to provide your real name. | : No, it is a matter of personal preference/privacy to provide your real name. | ||
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:No, it is assumed in WikiTI that all numbers/addresses are hexidecimal by default. | :No, it is assumed in WikiTI that all numbers/addresses are hexidecimal by default. | ||
;What are templates? | ;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). | + | :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? | ; How do I use a template? | ||
* Select a template | * Select a template | ||
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=== Editing === | === Editing === | ||
; How do I make bold/italicized text? | ; How do I make bold/italicized text? | ||
| − | : See [ | + | : See [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page#Character_formatting|Character Formatting]]. |
; How do I make lists? | ; How do I make lists? | ||
| − | : See [ | + | : See [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page#Sections.2C_paragraphs.2C_lists_and_lines|Lists and Lines]]. |
; Argh! The tab doesn't work! | ; Argh! The tab doesn't work! | ||
: In Wikipedia, you use a colon : to indent a paragraph. | : In Wikipedia, you use a colon : to indent a paragraph. | ||
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<nowiki>Your text here</nowiki> | <nowiki>Your text here</nowiki> | ||
; How do I make links? | ; How do I make links? | ||
| − | : That depends on the kind of link you want to make. See [ | + | : That depends on the kind of link you want to make. See [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page#Links_and_URLs|Links and URLs]] for a more in-depth discussion. |
=== Browsing === | === Browsing === | ||
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== Tips & Hints == | == Tips & Hints == | ||
* Use the Preview Button to view your changes before you Save. | * Use the Preview Button to view your changes before you Save. | ||
| − | * Mark minor changes as Minor Edits (see [ | + | * Mark minor changes as Minor Edits (see [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page#Minor_edits|Minor Edits] as to what constitutes a Minor Edit). |
| − | As stated up above, please consult [ | + | As stated up above, please consult [[wikipedia:Help:Contents|Wikipedia's Help system]] for more information. |
Revision as of 15:39, 23 April 2005
For further information/syntax, please refer to Wikipedia's Help System.
Contents
Frequently Asked Questions
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
- Make sure you read the Contributing Guidelines!!!
- 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 View source 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?
- See Character Formatting.
- 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 <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>" 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.
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. If you do have any issues that appear to be cache-related, please contact JasonM.
Tips & Hints
- Use the Preview Button to view your changes before you Save.
- Mark minor changes as Minor Edits (see [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page#Minor_edits|Minor Edits] as to what constitutes a Minor Edit).
As stated up above, please consult Wikipedia's Help system for more information.
