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''' | {{mosnav|p=Editing|c=Editing policies}} | ||
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{{lock}}''' [[Doctor Who Wiki|Tardis]]''' is a {{w|wiki}}, which means that anyone can easily edit any unprotected article and have those changes posted immediately to that page. | |||
Editing a wiki page is very easy. Simply click on the '''"edit" tab''' at the top of a Wiki page. This will bring you to a page with a text box containing the editable text of that page. | |||
'''If you just want to experiment, please do so in the [[Tardis:Sandbox|sandbox]], not here or any other pages.''' | '''If you just want to experiment, please do so in the [[Tardis:Sandbox|sandbox]], not here or any other pages.''' | ||
You should write a short [[Tardis:Edit summary|edit summary]] in the small field above the edit-box. When you've finished, click ''''"Preview"''' to see how your changes will look. If you're happy with what you see, then press '''"Save"''' and your changes will be immediately applied to the article. | You should write a short [[Tardis:Edit summary|edit summary]] in the small field above the edit-box. When you've finished, click ''''"Preview"''' to see how your changes will look. If you're happy with what you see, then press '''"Save"''' and your changes will be immediately applied to the article. | ||
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You can also click on the '''"Talk"''' tab to see the corresponding talk page, which contains [[Tardis:Discussion policy|discussions]] about about the editing of the page. | You can also click on the '''"Talk"''' tab to see the corresponding talk page, which contains [[Tardis:Discussion policy|discussions]] about about the editing of the page. | ||
== | == Editorial perspective == | ||
Maintain | * Maintain our [[Tardis:Point of view|point of view]] and present information from a neutral perspective. | ||
* '''In-universe articles''' are always written from a past tense point of view. | * '''In-universe articles''' are always written from a past tense point of view. | ||
* '''Real world articles''' | * '''Real world articles''' should also be from a past tense point of view, to keep them "evergreen". | ||
=== Citing sources === | === Citing sources === | ||
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==Edit summaries== | ==Edit summaries== | ||
Leaving behind an [[Tardis:Edit summary|edit summary]] helps your fellow editors understand what you've been trying to accomplish. Edit summaries therefore typically defuse tensions between editors, and make it easier to collaborate. | |||
[[Category:Help]] | [[Category:Help]] | ||
