Stealthify at 13:44, August 12, 2012

2012-08-12T13:44:56Z

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Contributing to a wiki is easier than you think, and 3SWiki aims to make it even easier. To get started, you can either [[#Edit_an_Existing_Article|edit an existing article]], or [[#Create_a_New_Article|create a new article]].

=Edit an Existing Article=
Before you start a new article, you should first check to see if someone has already started an article for the topic you're considering. The beauty of a wiki is that you can then contribute to that article by adding additional tips and tricks, new sections, photos, etc.

To find existing articles, you can use the [[Special:Search|Search Page]], or browse through the [[Special:Categories|Categories]].

Once you find a page you wish to edit, click on the 'Edit' tab:

[[File:3SWiki_Edit_Tab.png|border]]

From there, you will be shown the [[#Page_Source|source of the article]].

If you feel your topic differs enough from an existing one, feel free to create a new article (below).

=Create a New Article=
To start a fresh article, you have two options:
#'''Easiest: Use the [[Special:Create|custom article starter page]]'''
#'''Advanced''': In the web-address bar, type: <nowiki>http://www.3swiki.org/</nowiki>'''Name_of_my_Article'''
#:Replace '''Name_of_my_Article''' with the title of the new article you wish to create.

Please note that in order to make 3SWiki easier to navigate, we have created a naming convention for How To, Information, and Member pages. Here is a quick-view of how the naming convention works:

{| class="wikitable" style="width:50%"
!Article Type
!Naming Convention
!Examples
|-
!valign="top"|How To/Tutorial
|valign="top"|<nowiki>{Subject}: {Verb} {Noun}</nowiki>
|Exhaust: Gut Precats 
Clutch: Replace Slave Cylinder 
Transfer Case: Reseal
|-
!valign="top"|Information
|valign="top"|<nowiki>{Subject}: {Noun}</nowiki> 
-or- 
<nowiki>{Subject}</nowiki>
|Engine: Oil 
Interior: Dashboard Lights 
-or- 
VIN Numbers 
Part Numbers 
Spyder Service Manual
|-
!valign="top"|Member Page
|valign="top"|<nowiki>{Username} ({Real Name})</nowiki>
|Stealthify (Shaun Cameron) 
Sixsixfour (Christy Pensinger) 
Suthnr (Eric Bowden)
|}

Once you're at a page that has not been created yet, you will be given the option to 'create' it. To create it, simply click on the 'Create Tab':

[[File:3SWiki_Create_Tab.png|border]]

and it will take you to the page source:

=Page Source=
Whether you're editing an existing page or creating a new page, you will be shown the 'source page' in order to add content. You can copy and paste from another website/document, or simply begin typing away in the large text box. In order to apply custom formatting and images to your article, please check out the '''[[Help:Editing|Editing/Formatting Tutorial]]'''.

Once you have made your changes/additions, scroll down to the bottom to '''Preview''', '''Compare Changes''', or '''Save''' your contribution.

[[File:3SWiki_Edit_Buttons.png|border]]

;Preview : This button gives you a chance to review your changes and make sure everything is displaying correctly.
;Compare Changes : This button lets you compare the changes you're about to make versus the original article.
;Save : This makes your changes 'official' and displays them to the public.

Also in this section, you can give your edit/addition a short '''summary''', mark your change as a '''minor edit''' (meaning you didn't change much), or you can add the article to your '''[[Special:Watchlist|watch list]]''' so that you can keep tabs on future contributions to that article.

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-Once you're at a page that has not been created yet, you will be given the option to 'create' it. To create it, simply click on the 'Create Tab':
+Once you're at a page that has not been created yet, you will be given the option to 'create' it. To create it, simply click on the 'Create Article' tab:
 [[File:3SWiki_Create_Tab.png|border]]

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Stealthify at 13:44, August 12, 2012

Stealthify: Created tutorial