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* '''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 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. | ||
* '''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. | * '''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 [[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 [[ | * '''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. (Be careful! The sandbox is occasionally erased by the [[Special:Listadmins|administrators]], so be sure to back up any important work!) | ||
'''Caveat:''' Try not to make your new articles [[Tardis:orphan|orphan]]s! | '''Caveat:''' Try not to make your new articles [[Tardis:orphan|orphan]]s! | ||
