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Norwinu: /* Writing an article */

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Writing an article

Norwinu: /* Files */

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Files

Norwinu: /* Uploading files */

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Uploading files

Norwinu: /* Linking to superserver files */

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Linking to superserver files

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Uploading files

Norwinu: /* Useful tips */

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Useful tips

Norwinu: /* Useful tips */

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Useful tips

Norwinu: /* Useful tips */

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Useful tips

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 The process of creating an article is very simple:
-# Use the input box on your department page.
+# Use the 'Create Page' input field on your department page.
 # Write your content as you would any text document, but using wikitext markup for any styling (bold, italic). Consult the cheatsheet.
-# Refer to the [[Template | template page]] to get a feel for the general structure. However, there are no rules for article structure - write as you feel it is best read.
+# Refer to the [[Template | template page]] to get a feel for the general structure. Edit the page to see the syntax behind the formatting. Keep in mind, there are no rules for article structure - write as you feel it would be best read.
-# Categorize your article accordingly (if they have been established by your manager), or temporarily categorize it under your department so that it may be arranged later.
+# Categorize your articles accordingly (if they have been established by your manager), or temporarily categorize them under your department so that they may be arranged later.
 Remember these important facts about editing wiki content:
-* Only logged in users are permitted to edit. You will not see the edit tab if you are not logged in.
+* Only logged in users (i.e. registered users) are permitted to edit and view. You will not see the edit tab if you are not logged in.
-* All changes are tracked and include timestamp and username. Any change can be reverted.
+* All changes are tracked and include the timestamp and username. Any and all changes can be reverted.
-* Create and edit knowing that there is no consequence to making mistakes, but refrain from being overly cavalier such that it results in a lot of empty pages and redirects (i.e. due to mere typos in titles).
+* Create and edit content with the understanding that there are no consequences to making mistakes, but refrain from being overly cavalier such that it results in a lot of empty pages and redirects (i.e. due to mere typos in titles).
 =Files=

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 =Files=
-Files can be uploaded to the wiki server, or linked to on superserver. For forms and permissions-sensitive files, the latter is strongly is recommended. In fact, uploading directly to the wiki is best saved for article screenshots.
+Files can be uploaded to the wiki server, or linked to on superserver. For forms and permissions-sensitive files, the latter is strongly recommended. Uploading files directly to the wiki is most appropriate for in-article screenshots.
 ==Uploading files to the wiki==

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	* Create and edit knowing that there is no consequence to making mistakes, but refrain from being overly cavalier such that it results in a lot of empty pages and redirects (i.e. due to mere typos in titles).		* Create and edit knowing that there is no consequence to making mistakes, but refrain from being overly cavalier such that it results in a lot of empty pages and redirects (i.e. due to mere typos in titles).

		+	=Files=
⚫	=Uploading files=
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		+	Files can be uploaded to the wiki server, or linked to on superserver. For forms and permissions-sensitive files, the latter is strongly is recommended. In fact, uploading directly to the wiki is best saved for article screenshots.
		⚫	==Uploading files to the wiki==

	There are two ways of uploading files, both of which bring you to the [[Special:Upload \| upload page]].		There are two ways of uploading files, both of which bring you to the [[Special:Upload \| upload page]].

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 ==Linking to superserver files==
-To link to superserver files, use the following syntax:
+To link to superserver files, use the following syntax,
-<nowiki>{{unc | \\superserver\</nowiki>'''Shared Folder\Filename'''<nowiki>|</nowiki>'''Text to be displayed'''<nowiki>}}</nowiki>
+<nowiki>{{unc | \\superserver\</nowiki>'''Shared Folder\Filename'''<nowiki> | </nowiki>'''Text to be displayed'''<nowiki>}}</nowiki>
 =Useful tips=

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	==Linking to superserver files==		==Linking to superserver files==
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		+	To link to superserver files, use the following syntax:
		+
		+	<nowiki>{{unc \| \\superserver\</nowiki>'''Shared Folder\Filename'''<nowiki>\|</nowiki>'''Text to be displayed'''<nowiki>}}</nowiki>

	=Useful tips=		=Useful tips=

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 =Useful tips=
-* Use <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> to leave a signature (e.g. useful for signing off on a statement), or <nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki> to leave a timestamp.
+* Use <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> to leave a signature (e.g. useful for signing off on a statement), or <nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki> to leave a timestamp. Your signature can be edited in [[Special:Preferences|Preferences]]
 <code>Example: I want people to know who wrote this and when I wrote it. -'''[[User:Norwinu|norwizzle]] ([[User talk:Norwinu|talk]]) 14:10, 27 July 2016 (PDT)'''</code>

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 * Use <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> to leave a signature (e.g. useful for signing off on a statement), or <nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki> to leave a timestamp.
-<code>Example: '''I want people to know who wrote this and when I wrote it.''' -[[User:Norwinu|norwizzle]] ([[User talk:Norwinu|talk]]) 14:10, 27 July 2016 (PDT)</code>
+<code>Example: I want people to know who wrote this and when I wrote it. -'''[[User:Norwinu|norwizzle]] ([[User talk:Norwinu|talk]]) 14:10, 27 July 2016 (PDT)'''</code>
 <code>Example: Isn't time cool? '''14:10, 27 July 2016 (PDT)'''</code>

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 <code>Example: '''I want people to know who wrote this and when I wrote it.''' -[[User:Norwinu|norwizzle]] ([[User talk:Norwinu|talk]]) 14:10, 27 July 2016 (PDT)</code>
-<code>Example: Isn't time cool? [14:10, 27 July 2016 (PDT)]</code>
+<code>Example: Isn't time cool? '''14:10, 27 July 2016 (PDT)'''</code>
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