Help:Editing pages

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Contents 1 Editing new pages 2 Editing existing pages 2.1 Discussion 3 Keep it simple

[edit] Editing new pages

If the page you wish to edit does not exist yet, see Help:Starting a new page

[edit] Editing existing pages

• Click the edit page tab
• Make changes to the text in the edit box. Make sure you write clearly and concisely, and make sure your edit does something to improve the page. If you're making normal changes to the text like fixing spelling mistakes or grammar, inserting new sentences, etc, then you don't have to worry too much about formatting. When you do need to use some type of formatting, you do it using wiki syntax, see Help:Formatting for some of the common types of formatting used.
• Optionally, enter a short note in the Summary box describing your changes.
• Optionally preview your changes with the Preview button.
• Click the Save page button.

[edit] Discussion

Every article has its own discussion page where you can ask questions, make suggestions, or discuss corrections. Click the discussion page tab to reach it. You can sign your message by writing 4 tildes (~~~~). The wikisoftware turns them into the current time and your username.

[edit] Keep it simple

Don't worry about improper formatting if you are unfamiliar or intimidated with the wiki markup language. Your contributions are the most important thing. Once your changes are saved, an editor will eventually drop by and take care of any formatting issues without altering your content unnecessarily.

For more help, see Help Contents.