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This guide explains how to effectively communicate on the wiki, particularly when using talk pages and user discussions via the source editor. | This guide explains how to effectively communicate on the wiki, particularly when using talk pages and user discussions via the source editor. | ||
These functions are automatic when using the visual discussion page editor | These functions are automatic when using the visual discussion page editor and so you do not need to follow these guidelines unless in discussion pages you click 'Edit source'. | ||
==Discussion/Talk pages== | ==Discussion/Talk pages== | ||
[[File:Discussion-page-pointer.png|300px|thumb|right]][[File:Discussion-page-source-pointer.png|400px|thumb|right|Create talk page with source editor]][[File:Discussion-page-source-pointer2.png|400px|thumb|right|Edit talk page with source editor]] | [[File:Discussion-page-pointer.png|300px|thumb|right]][[File:Discussion-page-source-pointer.png|400px|thumb|right|Create talk page with source editor]][[File:Discussion-page-source-pointer2.png|400px|thumb|right|Edit talk page with source editor]] | ||
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==Using talk pages== | ==Using talk pages== | ||
===Starting topics=== | ===Starting topics=== | ||
When starting a new topic treat it as a section on a regular page and add your message directly below. Use this format | |||
When starting a new topic treat it as a section on a regular page and add your message directly below. Use this format (result on the right):[[File:Discussion-page-result-1.png|right|500px]] | |||
<pre>== Section Title == | <pre>== Section Title == | ||
Your message here. | Your message here. | ||
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*Always sign your messages | *Always sign your messages | ||
===Reply to topics=== | ===Reply to topics=== | ||
[[File:Result-talk-page-2.png|right|500px]] | |||
When replying on a talk page, use this format:<pre>:Your message here ~~~~</pre>Key elements: | When replying on a talk page, use this format:<pre>:Your message here ~~~~</pre>Key elements: | ||
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*Editing others' comments (instead, reply to them) | *Editing others' comments (instead, reply to them) | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Guidelines]] | ||
[[Category:Documentation]] | [[Category:Documentation]] | ||
[[Category:Help]] | [[Category:Help]] | ||