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'''← [[Tardis:Help]]'''
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This page describes how to '''start a new TARDIS Index File page'''. For a guide about using wiki markup, see [[Help:Editing|how to edit a page]].
This page describes how to '''start a new Tardis Wiki'''. For a guide about using wiki markup, see [[Help:Editing|how to edit a page]].


==Starting a new page==
== Starting a new page ==
A new page may be started in one of the following ways:
A new page may be started in one of the following ways:
* '''Create a link to another page'''. While you are editing an existing page, and find a word or name that ought to have an article of its own, you can simply put it in double square brackets, <nowiki>[[like this]]</nowiki>. After saving the page, that word will link to the article, or will link to a form where that article may be created.
* '''Create a link to another page'''. While you are editing an existing page, and find a word or name that ought to have an article of its own, you can simply put it in double square brackets, <nowiki>[[like this]]</nowiki>. After saving the page, that word will link to the article, or will link to a form where that article may be created.
* '''Start from an existing link'''. As you read through TARDIS articles, you'll come across links to pages that haven't been written yet (links that look [[like this]]). Clicking on this page will take you to a form, which will inform you that "''You have followed a link to a page that doesn't exist yet.''" All you have to do is start typing in the edit box. When you're done, click the "Show preview" button to double-check what your article will look like and to find any mistakes. Then click the "Save" button.
* '''Start from an existing link'''. As you read through Tardis articles, you'll come across links to pages that haven't been written yet (links that look [[like this]]). Clicking on this page will take you to a form, which will inform you that "''You're about to create a new page''" All you have to do is start typing in the edit box. When you're done, click the "Preview" button to double-check what your article will look like and to find any mistakes. Then click the "Save" button.
* '''Type out the URL'''.  You can also go directly to a new page by adding its name to the TARDIS URL to create an address: <nowiki>http://tardis.wikicities.com/index.php/Sample_title</nowiki> — You replace the string "Sample_title" with your own title.  If the article does not already exist, you will be shown a template page informing you of that fact.  Then, click on the "edit this page" link, and begin typing your new article.
* '''Start in the [[Tardis:Sandbox|sandbox]]'''. You may also start writing your new article in the sandbox, which is a testing area for new members. You can edit the sandbox, add your link, and then click the link to add your new page.
* '''Start in the [[Tardis:Sandbox|sandbox]]'''. You may also start writing your new article in the sandbox, which is a testing area for new members. You can edit the sandbox, add your link, and then click the link to add your new page. (Be careful!  The sandbox is occasionally erased by the [[Special:Listadmins|administrators]], so be sure to back up any important work!)
*'''Use our new input box''':
<createbox>
  </createbox>


== Linking ==
All pages need to link to, and have links to their pages. Make sure your new page has links off to other pages on the wiki '''''and''''' that pages link to your new page. Try not to contribute to the list of [[Special:LonelyPages|lonely pages]] which have no links to them.


'''Caveat:''' Try not to make your new articles [[Tardis:orphan|orphan]]s!
== Additional tips ==
 
==Additional tips==
* It's considered good practice to run your text through a spell-checker before submitting it.
* It's considered good practice to run your text through a spell-checker before submitting it.


[[Category:The Hub]]
[[Category:The Hub]]
[[Category:Help]]
[[Category:Help]]

Latest revision as of 13:58, 16 March 2024

← Tardis:Help

This page describes how to start a new Tardis Wiki. For a guide about using wiki markup, see how to edit a page.

Starting a new page[[edit source]]

A new page may be started in one of the following ways:

  • Create a link to another page. While you are editing an existing page, and find a word or name that ought to have an article of its own, you can simply put it in double square brackets, [[like this]]. After saving the page, that word will link to the article, or will link to a form where that article may be created.
  • Start from an existing link. As you read through Tardis articles, you'll come across links to pages that haven't been written yet (links that look like this). Clicking on this page will take you to a form, which will inform you that "You're about to create a new page" All you have to do is start typing in the edit box. When you're done, click the "Preview" button to double-check what your article will look like and to find any mistakes. Then click the "Save" button.
  • Start in the sandbox. You may also start writing your new article in the sandbox, which is a testing area for new members. You can edit the sandbox, add your link, and then click the link to add your new page.

Linking[[edit source]]

All pages need to link to, and have links to their pages. Make sure your new page has links off to other pages on the wiki and that pages link to your new page. Try not to contribute to the list of lonely pages which have no links to them.

Additional tips[[edit source]]

  • It's considered good practice to run your text through a spell-checker before submitting it.
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