Help:FAQ - Revision history

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson at 06:33, 30 November 2025

2025-11-30T06:33:00Z

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	''For more detailed help, see the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Editorial_guidelines\|wiki policy]] page.''		''For more detailed help, see the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Editorial_guidelines\|wiki policy]] page.''

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	<li> Click Insert -> More -> Citation</li>		<li> Click Insert -> More -> Citation</li>
	<li> Another way is to type <code><nowiki><ref</nowiki></code> and the reference insertion dialog will pop up.</li>		<li> Another way is to type <code><nowiki><ref</nowiki></code> and the reference insertion dialog will pop up.</li>
	<li> A third way is to use the shortcut <code>Ctrl+Shift+K</code>~~Citation.~~</li>		<li> A third way is to use the shortcut <code>Ctrl+Shift+K</code></li>
	In order to reuse a reference you have already added use the same Citation dialog and the "Re-use" tab.		In order to reuse a reference you have already added use the same Citation dialog and the "Re-use" tab.
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AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: -unnecessary info

2025-11-05T16:12:17Z

-unnecessary info

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	==How can I create a new page?==		==How can I create a new page?==

	There are a few ways to create a new page in this wiki:		There are a few ways to create a new page in this wiki, but the main one is using the "Create a page" link. In the side bar, click the "Create a page" link and, you will be prompted to choose an article type and choose a title. Afterwards a basic structure of the page will be provided for you along with some basic guidelines and an example page to go off of.
	~~<ul>~~
	~~<li>'''Use~~ the "Create a page" link.~~"'''~~ In the side bar, click the "Create a page" link and, you will be prompted to choose an article type and choose a title. Afterwards a basic structure of the page will be provided for you along with some basic guidelines and an example page to go off of. ~~<li> '''Use the search bar.''' Search the title of the page you want to create. You will be prompted to create a new page if the page does not exist already.</li>~~
	~~<li> '''Using red links.''' Click any red link, which looks like [[Link to the main article\|this]], around the wiki and you will be redirected to a page creation interface.</li>~~
	<li> '''Using the URL''' http://consumerrights.wiki/ARTICLETITLE. Replace <code>ARTICLETITLE</code> in the URL with the title of the page you want to create. You will be taken to a blank page where you can click Edit (at the top navigation bar) and create your new page.</li>
	~~</ul>~~

	''See also [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Write your first article!\|Writing your first article]].''		''See also [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Write your first article!\|Writing your first article]].''

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: Protected "Help:FAQ": High traffic page: Accessible via the sidebar, can be dangerous if vandalised. ([Edit=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

2025-10-24T08:55:04Z

Protected "Help:FAQ": High traffic page: Accessible via the sidebar, can be dangerous if vandalised. ([Edit=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

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AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: Heavy rework.

2025-10-15T15:26:46Z

Heavy rework.

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: Better.

2025-09-27T05:38:23Z

Better.

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	<ul>		<ul>
	<li>'''Use the "Create a page" link."''' In the side bar, click the "Create a page" link and, you will be prompted to choose an article type and choose a title. Afterwards a basic structure of the page will be provided for you along with some basic guidelines and an example page to go off of. <li> '''Use the search bar.''' Search the title of the page you want to create. You will be prompted to create a new page if the page does not exist already.</li>		<li>'''Use the "Create a page" link."''' In the side bar, click the "Create a page" link and, you will be prompted to choose an article type and choose a title. Afterwards a basic structure of the page will be provided for you along with some basic guidelines and an example page to go off of. <li> '''Use the search bar.''' Search the title of the page you want to create. You will be prompted to create a new page if the page does not exist already.</li>
	<li> '''Using red links.''' Click any red link, which looks like ~~<span style="color:#FD7865;"><u>~~this~~</u></span>~~, around the wiki and you will be redirected to a page creation interface.</li>		<li> '''Using red links.''' Click any red link, which looks like [[Link to the main article\|this]], around the wiki and you will be redirected to a page creation interface.</li>
	<li> '''Using the URL''' http://consumerrights.wiki/ARTICLETITLE. Replace <code>ARTICLETITLE</code> in the URL with the title of the page you want to create. You will be taken to a blank page where you can click Edit (at the top navigation bar) and create your new page.</li>		<li> '''Using the URL''' http://consumerrights.wiki/ARTICLETITLE. Replace <code>ARTICLETITLE</code> in the URL with the title of the page you want to create. You will be taken to a blank page where you can click Edit (at the top navigation bar) and create your new page.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: /* Why can't I remove the stub/irrelevant/tone notice from my article? */ added link to moderators' noticeboard

2025-09-19T16:55:58Z

Why can't I remove the stub/irrelevant/tone notice from my article?: added link to moderators' noticeboard

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	In order to ensure the contributions in the wiki fit the [[Mission statement]] and comply with [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Wiki policy index\|Wiki policy]], only moderators can remove the notices.		In order to ensure the contributions in the wiki fit the [[Mission statement]] and comply with [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Wiki policy index\|Wiki policy]], only moderators can remove the notices.

	We try to regularly go through the pages, but if you want you can use the <code>#appeals</code> channel on our [https://discord.gg/ypUk97Fn79 Discord] server ([https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join using this link]) to ask us to review your page.		We try to regularly go through the pages, but if you want you can use the <code>#appeals</code> channel on our [https://discord.gg/ypUk97Fn79 Discord] server ([https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join using this link]) or the Discord-free [[Project:Moderators' noticeboard\|moderators' noticeboard]] to ask us to review your page.

	If you do not use Discord, you can use the talk pages on the wiki and leave a message to any of the moderators ( [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Talk page guidelines\|how to use talk pages]]). You can also use the general moderator noticeboard located [https://consumerrights.wiki/Consumer_Rights_Wiki_talk:Moderators%27_noticeboard here]. [https://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop Click here for a list of the current moderators.]		If you do not use Discord, you can use the talk pages on the wiki and leave a message to any of the moderators ( [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Talk page guidelines\|how to use talk pages]]). You can also use the general moderator noticeboard located [https://consumerrights.wiki/Consumer_Rights_Wiki_talk:Moderators%27_noticeboard here]. [https://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop Click here for a list of the current moderators.]

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: Added NOTOC, I think this is better.

2025-09-11T16:01:29Z

Added NOTOC, I think this is better.

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	''For more detailed help, see the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Editorial_guidelines\|wiki policy]] page.''		''For more detailed help, see the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Editorial_guidelines\|wiki policy]] page.''

Atsumari: Updated links

2025-08-22T02:35:24Z

Updated links

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	We try to regularly go through the pages, but if you want you can use the <code>#appeals</code> channel on our [https://discord.gg/ypUk97Fn79 Discord] server ([https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join using this link]) to ask us to review your page.		We try to regularly go through the pages, but if you want you can use the <code>#appeals</code> channel on our [https://discord.gg/ypUk97Fn79 Discord] server ([https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join using this link]) to ask us to review your page.

	If you do not use Discord, you can use the talk pages on the wiki and leave a message to any of the moderators ( [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Talk page guidelines\|how to use talk pages]]). [https://wiki.~~rossmanngroup~~.~~com~~/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop Click here for a list of the current moderators.]		If you do not use Discord, you can use the talk pages on the wiki and leave a message to any of the moderators ( [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Talk page guidelines\|how to use talk pages]]). You can also use the general moderator noticeboard located [https://consumerrights.wiki/Consumer_Rights_Wiki_talk:Moderators%27_noticeboard here]. [https://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop Click here for a list of the current moderators.]

	==I can't see the CAPTCHA on the discussion pages. How can I leave my reply?==		==I can't see the CAPTCHA on the discussion pages. How can I leave my reply?==

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: Added links to the remaining dead links.

2025-08-19T06:54:01Z

Added links to the remaining dead links.

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	==Why can't I remove the stub/irrelevant/tone notice from my article?==		==Why can't I remove the stub/irrelevant/tone notice from my article?==

	In order to ensure the contributions in the wiki fit the [[Mission statement]] and comply with [[Consumer ~~Action Taskforce~~:~~CAT~~ policy index\|Wiki policy]], only moderators can remove the notices.		In order to ensure the contributions in the wiki fit the [[Mission statement]] and comply with [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Wiki policy index\|Wiki policy]], only moderators can remove the notices.

	We try to regularly go through the pages, but if you want you can use the <code>#appeals</code> channel on our [https://discord.gg/ypUk97Fn79 Discord] server ([https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join using this link]) to ask us to review your page.		We try to regularly go through the pages, but if you want you can use the <code>#appeals</code> channel on our [https://discord.gg/ypUk97Fn79 Discord] server ([https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join using this link]) to ask us to review your page.

	If you do not use Discord, you can use the talk pages on the wiki and leave a message to any of the moderators ([[~~Consumer_Action_Taskforce~~:~~Talk_page_guidelines~~\| how to use talk pages]]). [https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop Click here for a list of the current moderators.]		If you do not use Discord, you can use the talk pages on the wiki and leave a message to any of the moderators ( [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Talk page guidelines\|how to use talk pages]]). [https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop Click here for a list of the current moderators.]

	==I can't see the CAPTCHA on the discussion pages. How can I leave my reply?==		==I can't see the CAPTCHA on the discussion pages. How can I leave my reply?==
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	This is a known issue with the extension we are using. It has been reported and is being worked on by the developers.		This is a known issue with the extension we are using. It has been reported and is being worked on by the developers.

	Please use the source editor on the talk page and reply following the [[Consumer ~~Action Taskforce~~:Talk page guidelines\|Talk page guidelines]] until this is resolved. ~~([[Consumer Action Taskforce:Talk page guidelines\|Talk page guidelines]] page does not exist, can someone help here?)~~		Please use the source editor on the talk page and reply following the [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Talk page guidelines\|Talk page guidelines]] until this is resolved.

	Once you become a trusted contributor, you will not need to complete [https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/captcha CAPTCHAs] anymore and will be able to use the discussion pages.		Once you become a trusted contributor, you will not need to complete [https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/captcha CAPTCHAs] anymore and will be able to use the discussion pages.

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: Previous version undid my older changes, so I fixed that.

2025-08-18T19:53:49Z

Previous version undid my older changes, so I fixed that.

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	There are a few ways to create a new page in this wiki:		There are a few ways to create a new page in this wiki:
	<ul>		<ul>
	<li>'''Use the "Create a page" link."''' In the side bar, click the "Create a page" link and, you will be prompted to choose an article type and choose a title. Afterwards a basic structure of the page will be provided for you along with some basic guidelines and an example page to go off of. ~~<li>~~		<li>'''Use the "Create a page" link."''' In the side bar, click the "Create a page" link and, you will be prompted to choose an article type and choose a title. Afterwards a basic structure of the page will be provided for you along with some basic guidelines and an example page to go off of. <li> '''Use the search bar.''' Search the title of the page you want to create. You will be prompted to create a new page if the page does not exist already.</li>
	<li> '''Use the search bar.''' Search the title of the page you want to create. You will be prompted to create a new page if the page does not exist already.</li>		<li> '''Using red links.''' Click any red link, which looks like <span style="color:#FD7865;"><u>this</u></span>, around the wiki and you will be redirected to a page creation interface.</li>
	<li> '''Using red links.''' Click any red link, which looks like <span style="color:#~~800000~~;"><u>this</u></span>, around the wiki and you will be redirected to a page creation interface.</li>		<li> '''Using the URL''' http://consumerrights.wiki/ARTICLETITLE. Replace <code>ARTICLETITLE</code> in the URL with the title of the page you want to create. You will be taken to a blank page where you can click Edit (at the top navigation bar) and create your new page.</li>
	<li> '''Using the URL''' ~~https~~://~~wiki~~.~~rossmanngroup.com/~~wiki/ARTICLETITLE. Replace <code>ARTICLETITLE</code> in the URL with the title of the page you want to create. You will be taken to a blank page where you can click Edit (at the top navigation bar) and create your new page.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

	''See also [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Write your first article!\|Writing your first article.]]''		''See also [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Write your first article!\|Writing your first article]].''

	==How do I add references to an article?==		==How do I add references to an article?==

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	<li> '''Using the source editor.'''</li>		<li> '''Using the source editor.'''</li>
	<ul>		<ul>
	<li>Enclose your reference between these tags <code><nowiki><ref name="source-1"> </ref></nowiki></code>. Within the<code><nowiki><ref> tag use the appropriate citation template to ~~fomat your~~ reference (<code><nowiki>{{cite web}},{{cite news}},{{citation}}</nowiki></code>) </li>		<li>Enclose your reference between these tags <code><nowiki><ref name="source-1"> </ref></nowiki></code>. Within the<code><nowiki><ref></code> tag use the appropriate citation template to format the reference (<code><nowiki>{{cite web}},{{cite news}},{{citation}}</nowiki></code>) </li>
	Adding a name is not required but lets you re-use the source by inserting <code><nowiki><ref name="source-1" /></nowiki></code> later.		Adding a name is not required but lets you re-use the source by inserting <code><nowiki><ref name="source-1" /></nowiki></code> later.
	</ul>		</ul>
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	In order to ensure the contributions in the wiki fit the [[Mission statement]] and comply with [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Wiki policy index\|Wiki policy]], only moderators can remove the notices.		In order to ensure the contributions in the wiki fit the [[Mission statement]] and comply with [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Wiki policy index\|Wiki policy]], only moderators can remove the notices.

	We try to regularly go through the pages, but if you want you can use the <code>#appeals</code> channel on our [https://discord.gg/ypUk97Fn79 Discord] server ([https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join using this link]) ~~or the Discord-free [[Project:Moderators' noticeboard\|moderators' noticeboard]]~~ to ask us to review your page.		We try to regularly go through the pages, but if you want you can use the <code>#appeals</code> channel on our [https://discord.gg/ypUk97Fn79 Discord] server ([https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join using this link]) to ask us to review your page.

	If you do not use Discord, you can use the talk pages on the wiki and leave a message to any of the moderators ( [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Talk page guidelines\|how to use talk pages]]). You can also use the general moderator noticeboard located [~~https://consumerrights.wiki/Consumer_Rights_Wiki_talk~~:Moderators~~%27_noticeboard~~ here]. [~~https~~:~~//consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop~~ Click here for a list of the ~~current~~ moderators.]		If you do not use Discord, you can use the talk pages on the wiki and leave a message to any of the moderators ( [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Talk page guidelines\|how to use talk pages]]). You can also use the general moderator noticeboard located [[Project:Moderators' noticeboard\|here]]. [[Project:Staff\|Click here for a list of the moderators.]]

	==I can't see the CAPTCHA on the discussion pages. How can I leave my reply?==		==I can't see the CAPTCHA on the discussion pages. How can I leave my reply?==
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	Please use the source editor on the talk page and reply following the [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Talk page guidelines\|Talk page guidelines]] until this is resolved.		Please use the source editor on the talk page and reply following the [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Talk page guidelines\|Talk page guidelines]] until this is resolved.

	Once you become a trusted contributor, you will not need to complete ~~[https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/captcha~~ CAPTCHAs] anymore and will be able to use the discussion pages.		Once you become a trusted contributor, you will not need to complete CAPTCHAs anymore and will be able to use the discussion pages.

	==How do I insert an infobox to my page?==		==How do I insert an infobox to my page?==