Help:How to add a topic
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Wikis are specifically designed for users to submit their own content. To create a new topic, complete the following steps:
- From the main page, click the category in which you want to enter your article (e.g., Scripting)
- A list of all existing topics is displayed. To add a new topic, click edit.
Hint: if a topic/link is blue, it already exists. If a topic/link is red, it does not yet exist but can be created by clicking the link. - The source code in the Wiki markup language for this topic is displayed. To add your topic, insert it into the list in the same format; e.g., if the list is a bulleted list, use the same asterisk + double-bracket (*[[ ]]) format as the other topics in the list.
- Click Save page when you are done. You will be returned to the category (e.g., Scripting), and your newly added topic will appear in the list in red.
- Important: Please remember to include a category tag at the bottom of each article, linking it to its appropriate category (KB, AppNotes, etc.). Do this by typing [[Category:Category Name]] (e.g., [[Category:KB]]) at the bottom of your article. This enhances ease of navigation as well as conveniently grouping the topics into category headings on the Main Page.
- Click your red topic.
- Your topic will open in the editor. Type in your content and click Save page when you are done.
- Your new topic will then appear in the category list in blue, indicating it exists.
- To edit your topic at any time, simply click the topic name to open an editor window.
- When you are done, email our Webmaster so she can proofread the topic.
Please note that editing the Main Page is restricted. If you have a topic or article that you think should be displayed there, please email the Webmaster with the request.
For more details on starting a new page in MediaWiki, click here.
For all kinds of help and guidelines, click Help.