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{{page title|Editing guide}}
{{page title|Editing guide}}
:''For new accounts and IP edits: The answer for the anti-spam question is: '''{{Captcha response}}'''.''
:''For new accounts and IP edits: The '''answer for the anti-spam question''' is: '''{{Captcha response}}'''.''




Login or create account: The first step for you would be to <span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|type=login}} create an account]. [[Image:Login-keys.png|25px]] </span> This only takes a moment and means your IP address will not be recorded in page histories. If you already have an account, you can <span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|type=login}} login]</span>. When you are logged in, you will see your username at the top left of every page with various user specific links like My talk, Preferences and so on.
Login or create account: The first step for you would be to [[Special:UserLogin/signup|create an account]] [[Image:Login-keys.png|25px|link=Special:UserLogin/signup]]This only takes a moment and means your IP address will not be recorded in page histories. If you already have an account, you can [[Special:UserLogin|log in]]. When you are logged in, you will see your username at the top left of every page with various user specific links like My talk, Preferences and so on.


Wiki editing is very easy and takes a short amount of time getting used to. Try any edit right now in the [[WikiIslam:Sandbox|sandbox]]. The edit link for each page is found at the top left and the "Save page" button is below the text box where you make your edits. Experiment and make as many edits as you like. Here is a direct link to {{plainlink|url={{SERVER}}/w/index.php?title=WikiIslam:Sandbox&action=edit edit}} the sandbox page.
Wiki editing is very easy and takes a short amount of time getting used to. Try any edit right now in the [[WikiIslam:Sandbox|sandbox]]. The edit link for each page is found at the top left and the "Save page" button is below the text box where you make your edits. Experiment and make as many edits as you like. Here is a direct link to {{plainlink|url={{SERVER}}/w/index.php?title=WikiIslam:Sandbox&action=edit edit}} the sandbox page.


Feeling lost, need help or have a question or suggestion? [[Image:Crystal Clear action edit add.png|15px]] {{plainlink|url={{SERVER}}/w/index.php?title=WikiIslam:Forum&action=edit&section=new Make a post on the forum page}}
Feeling lost, need help or have a question or suggestion? Make a post on the relevant [[WikiIslam:Discussions|Discussions]] page.
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==Becoming a Regular Editor==
==New Users==
{{Main|WikiIslam:Message to New Users}}


We understand that a newcomer on the site may not immediately understand how to make appropriate contributions. Our goal is to maximize user contributions, be fair and allow ample opportunities for users to receive feedback and improve their work so it is in compliance with the site guidelines.
We understand that a newcomer on the site may not immediately understand how to make appropriate contributions. Our goal is to maximize user contributions, be fair and allow ample opportunities for users to receive feedback and improve their work so it is in compliance with the site guidelines.


In order to be a regular editor you should understand what the site is all about and the approach that is taken for criticism of Islam. Existing editors on the site will make every effort to initially guide you, but they do not have time to continually make corrections to your edits. If you are not able to take instructions and contribute to the site in an independent self-monitored way, it is best for you to not edit. However if you have suggestions of any kind or comments on an article, let us know on the [[WikiIslam:Forum|Forum]] page. You can also work on Sandbox pages where you can create content that other users may use in the future and incorporate into the main content of the site.
===Becoming a Regular Editor===


Also note that, with the exceptions of translations, content written by new editors should not exceed 30KB (page history shows the size). This helps existing editors to review your content and make sure it complies with guidelines before any more new work is done.
However, in order to become a regular editor, you should understand what the site is all about and the approach that is taken for criticism of Islam. Content added directly to WikiIslam main spaces must be of very high quality, and reviewing these additions can be very time-consuming for established editors. Therefore (excluding minor edits and corrections), new users should not edit or create main space articles until they demonstrate good judgement and the ability to make positive contributions, upon which they will receive the Editor or Reviewer user right. Until then, they should restrict any significant edits and page creations to user spaces and sandboxes. Articles in these spaces are not indexed by search engines and do not necessarily have to abide by guidelines (unless there are serious issues involved, such as clear examples of bigotry). Thus, they allow new users the freedom to work on content in any way they like. Even unfinished content or vague ideas contained within these pages can be of use to the site and is very much appreciated (e.g. other editors may use the material in the future and incorporate it into the main content of the site). And, naturally, new users are always welcome to ask for feedback, related to any temporary or sandbox content they have created, on the relevant [[WikiIslam:Discussions|Discussions]] page.


==Exploring the Wiki==
==Exploring the Wiki==
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===Communicating with other editors===
===Communicating with other editors===


* The [[forum]] page can be used as a discussion area for any topic or for asking for assistance.
* The relevant [[WikiIslam:Discussions|Discussions]] pages can be used as a discussion area for any topic or for asking for assistance.
* 'My talk' (top left) is a page where people can leave you messages. When your talk page is changed by a user, you will see a "new message" notice. Keep discussions on the pages they were started on. Do no use the other person's talk page for replies.  
* 'My talk' (top left) is a page where people can leave you messages. When your talk page is changed by a user, you will see a "new message" notice. Keep discussions on the pages they were started on. Do no use the other person's talk page for replies.  
* Private communication: If you have set an email in your Preferences (top left), you can email another user who has also set their email by clicking the "Email this user" link in the Toolbox menu.
* Private communication: If you have set an email in your Preferences (top left), you can email another user who has also set their email by clicking the "Email this user" link in the Toolbox menu.
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**To '''make a link to the Discussion tab''' of the present page: <tt><nowiki>[[{{TALKPAGENAME}}|Article's Talk page]]</nowiki></tt>. If there's a namespace (such as for this page, Help:), you'll have to use the specific namespace e.g.: <tt><nowiki>[[{{ns:13}}:{{PAGENAME}}|Discussion]]</nowiki></tt>, which for this page produces this link: [[{{ns:13}}:{{PAGENAME}}|Discussion]]. <tt><nowiki>[[Talk:{{PAGENAME}}|talk page]]</nowiki></tt> also works.
**To '''make a link to the Discussion tab''' of the present page: <tt><nowiki>[[{{TALKPAGENAME}}|Article's Talk page]]</nowiki></tt>. If there's a namespace (such as for this page, Help:), you'll have to use the specific namespace e.g.: <tt><nowiki>[[{{ns:13}}:{{PAGENAME}}|Discussion]]</nowiki></tt>, which for this page produces this link: [[{{ns:13}}:{{PAGENAME}}|Discussion]]. <tt><nowiki>[[Talk:{{PAGENAME}}|talk page]]</nowiki></tt> also works.
**To '''make a link to the Edit tab''' of the present page: <tt><nowiki>[{{fullurl:{{PAGENAME}}|action=edit}} Edit this page]</nowiki></tt>. If there's a namespace (for this page, it is "Help:"), then use: <tt><nowiki>[{{fullurl:{{NAMESPACE}}:{{PAGENAME}}|action=edit}} Edit this page]</nowiki></tt>, which produces for this page: [{{fullurl:{{NAMESPACE}}:{{PAGENAME}}|action=edit}} Edit this page]
**To '''make a link to the Edit tab''' of the present page: <tt><nowiki>[{{fullurl:{{PAGENAME}}|action=edit}} Edit this page]</nowiki></tt>. If there's a namespace (for this page, it is "Help:"), then use: <tt><nowiki>[{{fullurl:{{NAMESPACE}}:{{PAGENAME}}|action=edit}} Edit this page]</nowiki></tt>, which produces for this page: [{{fullurl:{{NAMESPACE}}:{{PAGENAME}}|action=edit}} Edit this page]
**To make a direct link for account creation, use: <tt><nowiki>[{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|type=signup}} Create an account]</nowiki></tt>. This results in: [{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|type=signup}} Create an account]
**To make direct links for account creation and login, use: <nowiki>[[</nowiki>Special:UserLogin/signup|create an account]] or <nowiki>[[</nowiki>Special:UserLogin|log in]]. You can also use: <tt><nowiki>[{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|type=signup}} Create an account]</nowiki></tt>. This results in: [{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|type=signup}} Create an account]
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* [[WikiIslam:Administrators]] - Admin related help
* [[WikiIslam:Administrators]] - Admin related help


If you would like further assistance with anything on this website or have questions, please use the [[WikiIslam:Forum|forum]] page.
If you would like further assistance with anything on this website or have questions, please use the relevant [[WikiIslam:Discussions|Discussions]] page.


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