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The article ''[[Wikipedia:Plain and simple]]'' is a summary that explains the basics of what you need to know to start editing quickly and avoid major stumbling blocks. |
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It is proper [[Wikipedia:Etiquette|"Wikiquette" (WI-kee-ket)]] to sign your messages on [[Wikipedia:talk pages|talk pages]]. This prevents readers from confusing your posts with those by other users. To sign a message, move the cursor to the end of the message, and then with your mouse click on the sig icon ([[Image:Signature_icon.png|link=]] or [[File:Insert-signature.png|link=]]) in the toolbar at the top of the edit box. This inserts the signature code (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) where the cursor is. You can also type this code in manually instead. When you save the page, the code you inserted will be converted to your signature followed by a date stamp. To sign without a date stamp, use three tildes <nowiki>(~~~)</nowiki> instead. To sign only the date stamp, use five tildes <nowiki>(~~~~~)</nowiki>. |
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Don't worry if you don't understand everything at first. As time goes on, you'll learn how to be a great contributor to Wikipedia! |
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If you do get stuck, there are volunteers available to answer your questions, see ''[[Wikipedia:Ask for help|asking for help]]'' for more information. |
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Latest revision as of 10:40, 20 December 2020
A plain & simple introduction
The article Wikipedia:Plain and simple is a summary that explains the basics of what you need to know to start editing quickly and avoid major stumbling blocks. Don't worry if you don't understand everything at first. As time goes on, you'll learn how to be a great contributor to Wikipedia!
If you do get stuck, there are volunteers available to answer your questions, see asking for help for more information.
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Read more: A primer for newcomers