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''For more detailed help see the [[Consumer_Action_Taskforce:CAT_policy_index|wiki policy]] page'' | ''For more detailed help, see the [[Consumer_Action_Taskforce:CAT_policy_index|wiki policy]] page.'' | ||
==How can I create a new page?== | ==How can I create a new page?== | ||
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<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:#800000;"><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''' https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/wiki/ARTICLETITLE. | <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> | ||
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There are two ways to create references. | There are two ways to create references. | ||
<ol> | <ol> | ||
<li> Using the visual editor.</li> | <li>'''Using the visual editor.'''</li> | ||
<ul> | <ul> | ||
<li> Click Insert, then More, then Basic reference.</li> | |||
<li>Click Insert then More then Basic reference. </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> | |||
<li>Another way is to type <nowiki><ref</nowiki> and the reference insertion dialog will pop up.</li> | </ul> | ||
<li> '''Using the source editor.'''</li> | |||
<li>A third way is to use the shortcut <code>Ctrl+Shift+K</code></li> | <ul> | ||
<li>Enclose your reference between these tags <code><nowiki><ref> </ref></nowiki></code>.</li> | |||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
< | </ol> | ||
''Note:'' Don't forget to add a References section at the bottom of the article so that the complete list of references appears at the end! | |||
==Why do I get an error when trying to upload images and files?== | |||
==Why do I get an error when trying to upload images | |||
Due to several instances of spam, brand new accounts can't upload files | Due to several instances of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spamming spam], brand new accounts can't immediately upload files. If you make a few edits or other contributions around the wiki, you will be able to upload files soon. | ||
==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 Action Taskforce:CAT 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 discord server ([https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join | We try to regularly go through the pages, but if you want you can use the <code>#appeals</code> channel on our [https://discord.com/ Discord] server ([https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join using this link]) to ask us to review your page. | ||
If you do not use | If you do not use Discord, you can use the talk pages on the wiki and leave a message to any of the moderators. [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 | ==I can't see the CAPTCHA on the discussion pages. How can I leave my reply?== | ||
This is a known issue that we are actively working | This is a known issue that we are actively working to resolve. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
Once you become a trusted contributor you will not need to complete | 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. | ||
==How do I insert an infobox to my page?== | ==How do I insert an infobox to my page?== | ||
Infoboxes are templates you can add to your page by navigating to Insert -> Template in the visual editor or putting <nowiki>{{TemplateName | Infoboxes are templates you can add to your page by navigating to Insert -> Template in the visual editor, or putting <code><nowiki>{{TemplateName}}</nowiki></code> in the source editor. | ||
[[:Category:Templates|Click here | [[:Category:Templates|Click here for a list of all currently available templates]] | ||