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Now, you may have seen blue links, but you may have also seen red links. Red links are broken links or links that do not lead to any article. The article has simply not been created yet. You, as a user, can create the broken article. Click on the red link and it will come up with a large text box with no writing in it. Unlike an already existing article, this text box has nothing in it, meaning you can create the article from scratch. | Now, you may have seen blue links, but you may have also seen red links. Red links are broken links or links that do not lead to any article. The article has simply not been created yet. You, as a user, can create the broken article. Click on the red link and it will come up with a large text box with no writing in it. Unlike an already existing article, this text box has nothing in it, meaning you can create the article from scratch. | ||
'''Remember: When you are creating or editing an article be neutral in editing; don't be biased or take a side. When you are addressing the reader do not use "you"; instead, use "the player".''' | '''Remember: When you are creating or editing an article, be neutral in editing; don't be biased or take a side. When you are addressing the reader do not use "you"; instead, use "the player".''' | ||
When you are satisfied with the article you have created or edited click the "Save page" button below the text box to save the article. If you just want to see what the article looks like complete, click the "Show Preview" button next to the "Save page" button to display the article you have created or edited. Previewing an article lets you view what you have done, but does not save it for others to see. | When you are satisfied with the article you have created or edited click the "Save page/changes" button below the text box to save the article. If you just want to see what the article looks like complete, click the "Show Preview" button next to the "Save page/changes" button to display the article you have created or edited. Previewing an article lets you view what you have done, but does not save it for others to see. | ||
==Editing a page== | ==Editing a page== | ||
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If you want to add an image to an article, find one or add one in the Bulbagarden Archives, which can be accessed from the sidebar menu. Images look nicer in an article and make then look more colorful, making it so that the entire article isn't all text. To add a picture click the "Embedded file" button or alternatively you can do it manually like this: | If you want to add an image to an article, find one or add one in the Bulbagarden Archives, which can be accessed from the sidebar menu. Images look nicer in an article and make then look more colorful, making it so that the entire article isn't all text. To add a picture click the "Embedded file" button or alternatively you can do it manually like this: | ||
<nowiki>[[Name of the picture in Bulbagarden Archives|Style of the picture (thumb or frame)|Position of Image (left, right, or center)|Size of the image (100px, 200px, etc.)|Caption below text | <nowiki>[[Name of the picture in Bulbagarden Archives|Style of the picture (thumb or frame)|Position of Image (left, right, or center)|Size of the image (100px, 200px, etc.)|Caption below text]] </nowiki> | ||
''If you want to read more about editing and proper styles, see [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style]].'' | ''If you want to read more about editing and proper styles, see [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style]].'' | ||
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===History=== | ===History=== | ||
The page history is an up-to-date list of all changes and edits that were made in the page in reverse-chronological order. It is an interesting and important page that can help you see the history of the article. It may look complex at first, but it will become simple to use and very helpful. Different edits are called versions. Some articles may have many versions, while others may have only a few, depending on how many times it was edited. To view an older version of an article, click the timestamp which shows the date the article was edited, and you shall see the page as if you were viewing it on that date. To compare an old version with the current version, click "cur", while to compare a version with its predecessor, click "last". | |||
===Move=== | ===Move=== | ||
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A User page is a space where you can edit it freely. It is like your own personal space. Everyone has their own user page. However, a user page is not a blog, webspace provider, nor social networking site. They are there for your convenience and only you alone can edit it (unless under some certain condition). Some people add information about themselves, possibly including contact information (email, instant messaging, etc), their real name, information about their areas of expertise and interest, likes and dislikes, homepages, and so forth. You can use your user page to help you to use Bulbapedia more effectively: to list "to do" information, works in progress, reminders, useful links, etc. If you do not have a user page, you may make one, but you do not have to have one. Some users don't want a user page and wish to leave it blank. | A User page is a space where you can edit it freely. It is like your own personal space. Everyone has their own user page. However, a user page is not a blog, webspace provider, nor social networking site. They are there for your convenience and only you alone can edit it (unless under some certain condition). Some people add information about themselves, possibly including contact information (email, instant messaging, etc), their real name, information about their areas of expertise and interest, likes and dislikes, homepages, and so forth. You can use your user page to help you to use Bulbapedia more effectively: to list "to do" information, works in progress, reminders, useful links, etc. If you do not have a user page, you may make one, but you do not have to have one. Some users don't want a user page and wish to leave it blank. | ||
''There is a policy on User pages, see [[Bulbapedia:Userspace policy]]'' | ''There is a policy on User pages, see [[Bulbapedia:Userspace policy]].'' | ||
==Talk pages== | ==Talk pages== | ||
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'''Remember: Talk pages are not used for general discussion and chatting, any unnecessary or unsuitable content will be deleted.''' | '''Remember: Talk pages are not used for general discussion and chatting, any unnecessary or unsuitable content will be deleted.''' | ||
If you want to ask a question about an article, or you have a concern or comment, you can put a note in the article's talk page. You do that by clicking the "discussion" tab at the top of the page. Do not worry if the link shows up in red; it is all right to create the talk page if it does not already exist. When you post a new comment, put it at the bottom of the talk page. The exception is that if you are responding to someone else's remarks, put your comment below theirs. You can indent your comment by typing a colon (:) at the beginning of a line. You should sign your comments by typing <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> for your username and a time signature or click the http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/skins/common/images/button_sig.png button. This way, when you save the page, your signature will be inserted automatically. | If you want to ask a question about an article, or if you have a concern or comment, you can put a note in the article's talk page. You do that by clicking the "discussion" tab at the top of the page. Do not worry if the link shows up in red; it is all right to create the talk page if it does not already exist. When you post a new comment, put it at the bottom of the talk page. The exception is that if you are responding to someone else's remarks, put your comment below theirs. You can indent your comment by typing a colon (:) at the beginning of a line. You should sign your comments by typing <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> for your username and a time signature or click the http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/skins/common/images/button_sig.png button. This way, when you save the page, your signature will be inserted automatically. | ||
''If you want to see more on talk pages, see [[Bulbapedia:Talk page policy]]'' | ''If you want to see more on talk pages, see [[Bulbapedia:Talk page policy]].'' | ||
==Your options== | ==Your options== | ||
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Most experienced users like to keep up-to-date with everything that is happening on Bulbapedia, so if they spot something wrong, they can edit it quickly. It is important to keep track on everything that is happening. It is easy to see all the edits that users are making by clicking "[[Special:RecentChanges|Recent changes]]" on the sidebar menu. The Recent Changes page lets you see the most recent edits made to pages in Bulbapedia, and it can also let you see all the changes it made by comparing the previous version with the newly edited one. It does this in reverse-chronological order, so the most recent edits are displayed on the list first. "diff" links to the difference in pages for the edit that has been made; it is not available for new pages, or for page moves, while the "hist" link corresponds to the Page history link on the edited page; it shows not just the recent edit but also older and newer ones. For page moves, the hist link leads to the history of the new page title. A bold '''m''' indicates that the user marked the edit "minor", while a bold '''N''' indicates that the page is "new", and previously did not exist. This is a really useful tool to use to monitor and review the work of other users. | Most experienced users like to keep up-to-date with everything that is happening on Bulbapedia, so if they spot something wrong, they can edit it quickly. It is important to keep track on everything that is happening. It is easy to see all the edits that users are making by clicking "[[Special:RecentChanges|Recent changes]]" on the sidebar menu. The Recent Changes page lets you see the most recent edits made to pages in Bulbapedia, and it can also let you see all the changes it made by comparing the previous version with the newly edited one. It does this in reverse-chronological order, so the most recent edits are displayed on the list first. "diff" links to the difference in pages for the edit that has been made; it is not available for new pages, or for page moves, while the "hist" link corresponds to the Page history link on the edited page; it shows not just the recent edit but also older and newer ones. For page moves, the hist link leads to the history of the new page title. A bold '''m''' indicates that the user marked the edit "minor", while a bold '''N''' indicates that the page is "new", and previously did not exist. This is a really useful tool to use to monitor and review the work of other users. | ||
Thus, this is the end of the guide to Bulbapedia. But don't think that this is all that Bulbapedia has to offer. Bulbapedia has many other | Thus, this is the end of the guide to Bulbapedia. But don't think that this is all that Bulbapedia has to offer. Bulbapedia has many other aspects and features to it. Keep editing it and make it grow and expand. Enjoy your Bulbapedia experience. | ||
[[Category:Bulbapedia]] | [[Category:Bulbapedia]] | ||
[[Category:Bulbapedia guides]] | [[Category:Bulbapedia guides]] | ||
