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| + | == Edit SCECpedia - Summary == | ||
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| + | SCECpedia wiki editing basics are: | ||
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| + | #Members of the SCEC research community can register with SCEC and establish a SCEC username and password. SCECpedia uses the same SCEC accounts used to submit SCEC proposals and SCEC annual report. | ||
| + | #Use your favorites web browser to go to the [http://scec.usc.edu/scecpedia SCECpedia main page]. | ||
| + | #Click the login link and use your SCEC account information to log into the site. | ||
| + | #The SCECpedia pages will update in your browser and you will see an Edit Tab. | ||
| + | #Click the edit tab and the page will change to a ASCII text screen that you edit. | ||
| + | #Format your web page using the simple wiki formatting described in this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Cheatsheet Wiki Formatting CheatSheet]. | ||
| + | #When you want to save your edits, Click the Save page button at the bottom of your browser window. | ||
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| + | == Edit SCECpedia - Detailed == | ||
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SCECpedia site is based on the style of [http://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]. Users can read wiki content and can easily learn to add and edit information on a wiki. | SCECpedia site is based on the style of [http://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]. Users can read wiki content and can easily learn to add and edit information on a wiki. | ||
Several resources are available to help new SCECpedia users get started. Get wiki help links are listed below. SCECpedia is based on the widely used MediaWiki software so there are many web-based resources to help users learn to edit this type of wiki. If you are an experienced wiki users, please add links to resources you have found useful. | Several resources are available to help new SCECpedia users get started. Get wiki help links are listed below. SCECpedia is based on the widely used MediaWiki software so there are many web-based resources to help users learn to edit this type of wiki. If you are an experienced wiki users, please add links to resources you have found useful. | ||
| − | For Wiki Users and Contributors: | + | '''For Wiki Users and Contributors:''' |
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Cheatsheet Wiki Editing Format Summary Guide] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Cheatsheet Wiki Editing Format Summary Guide] | ||
*Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. | *Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. | ||
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*[http://mashable.com/2009/07/01/wikis-business-projects/ How To Use Wiki at Work] | *[http://mashable.com/2009/07/01/wikis-business-projects/ How To Use Wiki at Work] | ||
| − | For Wiki Administrators: | + | '''For Wiki Administrators:''' |
*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list] | *[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list] | ||
*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ] | *[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ] | ||
*[https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list] | *[https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list] | ||
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| + | == Posting Files == | ||
| + | == List of files in the wiki == | ||
| + | There are a number of special pages to help you view and manage files which have been uploaded. Go to “{{int:specialpages}}” (in the {{lcfirst:{{int:toolbox}}}} on the left) and then see... | ||
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| + | * [[Special:Newimages|{{int:newimages}}]] - If you just uploaded one, you will see it here. | ||
| + | * [[Special:Imagelist|{{int:listfiles}}]] - Shows all of the files. | ||
| + | * [[Special:Unusedimages|{{int:unusedimages}}]] - Helps you track down files which might not be needed. | ||
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| + | See [[Help:Special pages]] for details of the other information available here. | ||
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| + | {{Languages}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Help|Managing files]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Upload]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:39, 20 February 2013
Contents
Edit SCECpedia - Summary
SCECpedia wiki editing basics are:
- Members of the SCEC research community can register with SCEC and establish a SCEC username and password. SCECpedia uses the same SCEC accounts used to submit SCEC proposals and SCEC annual report.
- Use your favorites web browser to go to the SCECpedia main page.
- Click the login link and use your SCEC account information to log into the site.
- The SCECpedia pages will update in your browser and you will see an Edit Tab.
- Click the edit tab and the page will change to a ASCII text screen that you edit.
- Format your web page using the simple wiki formatting described in this Wiki Formatting CheatSheet.
- When you want to save your edits, Click the Save page button at the bottom of your browser window.
Edit SCECpedia - Detailed
SCECpedia site is based on the style of Wikipedia. Users can read wiki content and can easily learn to add and edit information on a wiki.
Several resources are available to help new SCECpedia users get started. Get wiki help links are listed below. SCECpedia is based on the widely used MediaWiki software so there are many web-based resources to help users learn to edit this type of wiki. If you are an experienced wiki users, please add links to resources you have found useful.
For Wiki Users and Contributors:
- Wiki Editing Format Summary Guide
- Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.
- Wikipedia Style Guide
- Why Use a Wiki
- How To Use Wiki at Work
For Wiki Administrators:
Posting Files
List of files in the wiki
There are a number of special pages to help you view and manage files which have been uploaded. Go to “Special pages” (in the tools on the left) and then see...
- Gallery of new files - If you just uploaded one, you will see it here.
- File list - Shows all of the files.
- Unused files - Helps you track down files which might not be needed.
See Help:Special pages for details of the other information available here.
