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=== 3. Begin Editing ===
=== 3. Begin Editing ===
Once you're on a page, you can begin editing the page. You can either choose to edit the whole page (click the "Edit" link at top of page) or a section of the page (click the "Edit" link for a particular section). Note that, if you click "Edit," you will be given a visual view of the page to edit, which is known as VisualEditor. You edit this page in a similar way that you would a Google Doc or Microsoft Word document.  
Once you're on a page, you can begin editing the page. You can either choose to edit the whole page (click the "Edit" link at top of page) or a section of the page (click the "Edit" link for a particular section). You also have two types of editing modes to choose from: VisualEditor (recommended for beginners), and Source Editor (a more advanced editing tool).
 
==== 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 this page like how you would a Google Doc or Microsoft Word document. No code or special skills are necessary! The VisualEditor is strongly recommended for beginner editors, but a lot of advanced editors like it too.  


[[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.]]


If you click "Edit Source," you will be given a page to edit in [[wikipedia:Help:Wikitext|wikitext]]. This is a bit more complex in terms of editing style, but it can allow for more customization too. For beginner wiki editors, it is strongly recommended to use the visual editing view. It is less flexible, but it is much easier.
[[File:Example editvietnampage withve.png|center|thumb|700x700px|Example of editing the Vietnam page with VisualEditor mode|alt=]]
 
==== 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, please do give it a shot! 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.]]


''Note: If a page has already been translated into at least one other language, the VisualEditor tool doesn't work very well. In these cases, you should add the source editor (accessed via "Edit Source").''
[[File:Editing paris page.png|700x700px| thumb|center|Example of editing the Paris page with Source Editor|alt=]]


Once you have clicked "Edit," you'll see that the page changes to the edit view. You can now type in the information that you want to 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?
[[File:Example editvietnampage withve.png|center|thumb|600x600px|Example of editing the Vietnam page with VisualEditor]]


[[File:Editing paris page.png|600x600px| thumb|center|Example of editing the Paris page with Source Editor|alt=]]
<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 the pages. Most people won't find it too difficult to use -- but, if you need help, please feel free to reach out to us!


=== 4. Save Changes ===
=== 4. Save Changes ===
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== Extra Stuff: Customize & improve your edits ==
== Extra Stuff: Customize & improve your edits ==


=== 1. How to add citations ===
=== 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?
 
=== 2. How to add citations ===
If you add information that is based on personal experience, like a testimonial or first-hand account, you don't need to cite your source. Just state that is based on a personal experience, and add the date and location. For example, "Birth control pills were around 20 euros a pack (personal experience, Florence, Italy, 2015)."  
If you add information that is based on personal experience, like a testimonial or first-hand account, you don't need to cite your source. Just state that is based on a personal experience, and add the date and location. For example, "Birth control pills were around 20 euros a pack (personal experience, Florence, Italy, 2015)."  


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The citations will appear as a footnote in the "References" section, which can be found at the bottom fo the page. To learn more about adding citations, check out [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Cite this article on Cite extension].
The citations will appear as a footnote in the "References" section, which can be found at the bottom fo the page. To learn more about adding citations, check out [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Cite this article on Cite extension].


=== 2. How to add links ===
=== 3. How to add links ===
You can add internal links (to either Gynopedia pages) or external links (to other websites).
You can add internal links (to either Gynopedia pages) or external links (to other websites).


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</pre>For more details on source editor citations, you can follow this [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Links|guide]]
</pre>For more details on source editor citations, you can follow this [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Links|guide]]


=== 3. How to add sections ===
=== 4. How to add sections ===


==== Sections in VisualEditor: ====
==== Sections in VisualEditor: ====
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</pre>
</pre>


=== 4. How to add images ===
=== 5. How to add images ===


==== Images in VisualEditor: ====
==== Images in VisualEditor: ====
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