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Revision as of 09:03, 1 April 2015
Edit-a-thons are in-person editing events where folks new to Folgerpedia can get direct help with the MediaWiki platform and some dedicated time to create Folgerpedia pages. The first Edit-a-thons in Folgerpedia's history will be held April 7th and 21st, 2015 in the boardroom. No experience is necessary, although you'll need to bring a laptop with you. We'll have staff on-site to register anyone who has not already created a Folgerpedia account. If you would like to preregister, please go to Getting started.
Useful Help pages
VisualEditor
To edit in VisualEditor, select the paper icon drop down and click “Edit.” The page should be a tan background and a toolbar will appear along the top. This editing method displays the page as it will look as a finished product. For editing tips, see the VisualEditor help page. n.b. VisualEditor is currently not supported on Internet Explorer. Developers hope to eventually support VisualEditor on Internet Explorer 9 and higher in the future.
MediaWiki editor
To edit in the MediaWiki editor, select the paper icon drop down and click “Edit source.” This is the HTML editor. To view what the finished product will look like without saving, select “Show preview” at the bottom of the page. For editing tips, see the MediaWiki help page.
MediaWiki links for editing basics
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Cheatsheet
- Quick reference glossary of frequent actions used in wiki markup.
- http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents
- This is your MediaWiki bible. Most questions regarding MediaWiki markup can be answered by referring to this list.
- http://folgerpedia.folger.edu/Help:Getting_started
- Basic outline for beginning work in Folgerpedia.
- http://folgerpedia.folger.edu/Folgerpedia:Manual_of_Style
- This article is very important—in order to maintain consistency across the wiki, we ask that all editors refer to this guide continually to ensure that they are following all style requirements.
- http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ
- For more in depth problems, consult the FAQ. Please report any wiki malfunctions to folgerpedia@folger.edu.
- http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki
- To read the documentation about the MediaWiki platform, please feel free to consult this link.