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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.'' | ||
==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. | ||
''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]].'' | ||
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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> | <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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<li> '''Using the source editor.'''</li> | <li> '''Using the source editor.'''</li> | ||
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<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 | <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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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]]). You can also use the general moderator noticeboard located [ | 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 | 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?== | ||