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=== 3. Begin Editing === | === 3. Begin Editing === | ||
Once you're on a page, you can begin editing the page. | Once you're on a page, you can begin editing the page. Feel free to add whatever you think would be useful to people. But how do you add information? Well, it turns out that you have two choices for which editing mode to use: VisualEditor (recommended for beginners), and Source Editor (a more advanced editing tool). Keep on reading to learn more. | ||
==== VisualEditor ==== | ==== VisualEditor ==== | ||
If you're new to editing Gynopedia or other wikis, it is strongly encouraged that you use VisualEditor. It's much easier to use. Here's how you use it: Click the "Edit" button. You will then be given a visual view of the page to edit. When you're in VisualEditor, the user experience is very easy. You edit | If you're new to editing Gynopedia or other wikis, it is strongly encouraged that you use VisualEditor. It's much easier to use. Here's how you use it: Click the "Edit" button. You will then be given a visual view of the page to edit. When you're in VisualEditor, the user experience is very easy. You edit the page like how you would edit a Google Doc or Microsoft Word document. No coding or special skills are necessary! | ||
[[File:Colombopagescreenshot1.png|center|thumb|700x700px|The Edit button, which opens the VisualEditor view when clicked. This view is strongly recommended for beginning wiki editors.]] | [[File:Colombopagescreenshot1.png|center|thumb|700x700px|The Edit button, which opens the VisualEditor view when clicked. This view is strongly recommended for beginning wiki editors.]] | ||
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==== Source Editor: ==== | ==== Source Editor: ==== | ||
If you click "Edit Source," you will be in the Source Editor. When you're in this mode, you edit the page in [[wikipedia:Help:Wikitext|wikitext]], which is sort-of like a simplified HTML. Overall, this editing style is a bit more complex, so it's not recommended for beginners. But, if you have experience editing in wikitext or you would like to try it out, | If you click "Edit Source," you will be in the Source Editor. When you're in this mode, you edit the page in [[wikipedia:Help:Wikitext|wikitext]], which is sort-of like a simplified HTML. Overall, this editing style is a bit more complex, so it's not recommended for beginners. But, if you have experience editing in wikitext or if you would like to try it out, feel free to use it! It's not very difficult, and it's easier to customize your edits in exactly the way you want. | ||
[[File:Colombopagescreenshot2.png|center|thumb|700x700px|Edit Source button, which opens the Source Editor when clicked. This view is sometimes preferred by advanced wiki editors.]] | [[File:Colombopagescreenshot2.png|center|thumb|700x700px|Edit Source button, which opens the Source Editor when clicked. This view is sometimes preferred by advanced wiki editors.]] | ||
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<u>One important note:</u> Sometimes, pages are only available to edit in the Source Editor. This is because they have been translated. Unfortunately, the [[mediawikiwiki:Extension:Translate|Translate extension]] is not compatible with VisualEditor, so you should opt for Source Editor with | <u>One important note:</u> Sometimes, pages are only available to edit in the Source Editor. This is because they have been translated. Unfortunately, the [[mediawikiwiki:Extension:Translate|Translate extension]] is not compatible with VisualEditor, so you should opt for Source Editor with translated pages. Most people won't find it too difficult to use the source editor -- but, if you need help, please feel free to reach out to us! | ||
=== 4. Save Changes === | === 4. Save Changes === | ||
Once you're done with the edits, | Once you're done with the edits, click on the "Save changes" button. If you're in VisualEditor, you'll see it at the top of the page. If you're in Source Editor, you'll see it at the bottom of the page. Also, if you're in Source Editor, you can preview how your changes will look before saving, if you click "Show preview" (just remember to click "Save page" afterward). | ||
=== 5. Review Changes === | === 5. Review Changes === | ||
After you have clicked "Save changed," your changes will be immediately saved on the page. Make sure to review your changes and confirm that they were saved correctly. For example, the formatting may look weird or maybe there's a typo. If you want to make a change, it's not big deal. Just click "Edit" to update the page. Note that your edits will be archived under your username (if you created an account) or your IP Address (if you didn't create an account). | |||
=== 7. You're done! === | === 7. You're done! === | ||
You should now be finished | You should now be finished! Moderators of Gynopedia will review your changes and confirm that the edits are not spam or abusive content. They'll also make sure that the information is relevant and reliable to the community. If the content is valid, your edits will be officially accepted to be included onto the page for all Gynopedia readers to see. | ||
== Extra Stuff: Customize & improve your edits == | == Extra Stuff: Customize & improve your edits == | ||
=== 1. What kind of information should I add? === | === 1. What kind of information should I add? === | ||
If you don't know what to add, think about this way: What would you want a friend to know? What's crucial, reliable, and real information that can help people in a time of need? | If you don't know what to add, think about this way: What would you want a friend to know? What would YOU want to know? What's crucial, reliable, and real information that can help people in a time of need? This is an open and community website -- we're accepting of lots of different types of edits, including: | ||
* Personal testimonials and experiences on receiving sexual and/or reproductive health care in a city, country, or region | |||
* Facts on the history and social stigmas attached to sexual and/or reproductive health care in a city, country, or region | |||
* Facts on the policies (past and present) attached to sexual and/or reproductive health care in a city, country, or region | |||
* Facts on the general prices and payment options for sexual and/or reproductive health care in a city, country, or region | |||
* Recommendations of clinics, health care providers, nonprofits, NGOs, hotlines, or resources in a city, country, or region | |||
=== 2. How to add citations === | === 2. How to add citations === | ||