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This page provides '''help with the most common questions about Wikipedia'''. |
This page provides '''help with the most common questions about [[Wikipedia]]'''. |
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You can also search |
You can also search Wikipedia's help pages using the search box below, or browse the '''[[Help:Menu|Help menu]]''' or the '''[[Help:Directory|Help directory]]'''. |
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For simple searches, there is a search box at the top of every page. Type what you are looking for in the box. Partial matches will appear in a dropdown list. Select any page in the list to go to that page. Or, select the magnifying glass "Go" button, or press {{key press|enter}}, to go to a full search result. For advanced searches, see '''[[Help:Searching]]'''. |
For simple searches, there is a search box at the top of every page. Type what you are looking for in the box. Partial matches will appear in a dropdown list. Select any page in the list to go to that page. Or, select the magnifying glass "Go" button, or press {{key press|enter}}, to go to a full search result. For advanced searches, see '''[[Help:Searching]]'''. |
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There are other ways to browse and explore Wikipedia articles; many can be found at '''[[Wikipedia:Contents]]'''. |
There are other ways to browse and explore Wikipedia articles; many can be found at '''[[Wikipedia:Contents]]'''. See our '''[[Wikipedia:General disclaimer|disclaimer]]''' for cautions about Wikipedia's limitations. |
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<h2 id="edit-heading">'''Edit''' an article</h2> |
<h2 id="edit-heading">'''Edit''' an article</h2> |
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Contributing is easy: see '''[[Help:Editing|how to edit a page]]'''. For a quick summary on participating, see |
Contributing is easy: see '''[[Help:Editing|how to edit a page]]'''. For a quick summary on participating, see '''[[Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia|contributing to Wikipedia]]''', and for a friendly tutorial, see '''[[Help:Introduction|our introduction]]'''. For a listing of introductions and tutorials by topic, see '''[[Help:Getting started|getting started]]'''. The '''[[Wikipedia:SMOS|Simplified Manual of Style]]''' and '''[[Help:Cheatsheet|Cheatsheet]]''' can remind you of basic wiki markup. |
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'''[[Wikipedia:Be bold|Be bold]]''' in improving articles! When adding facts, please '''[[Help:Introduction to referencing/1|provide references]]''' so others may verify them. If you are affiliated with the article subject, please see our '''[[Wikipedia:Conflict of interest|conflict of interest guideline]]'''. |
'''[[Wikipedia:Be bold|Be bold]]''' in improving articles! When adding facts, please '''[[Help:Introduction to referencing/1|provide references]]''' so others may verify them. If you are affiliated with the article subject, please see our '''[[Wikipedia:Conflict of interest|conflict of interest guideline]]'''. |
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If there is a problem with an article about yourself, a family member, a friend or a colleague, please read '''[[Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons/Help|Biographies of living persons/Help]]'''. |
If there is a problem with an article about yourself, a family member, a friend or a colleague, please read '''[[Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons/Help|Biographies of living persons/Help]]'''. |
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If you spot a problem with an article, |
If you spot a problem with an article, you can fix it directly, by clicking on the "Edit" link at the top of that page. '''[[#edit-heading|See the "edit an article" section of this page]]''' for more information. |
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If you don't feel ready to fix the article yourself, |
If you don't feel ready to fix the article yourself, post a message on the article's '''[[Wikipedia:Talk page guidelines|talk page]]'''. This will bring the matter to the attention of others who work on that article. There is a "Talk" link at the beginning of <em>every</em> article page. |
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You can '''[[Wikipedia:Contact us - Readers|contact us]]'''. If it's an article about you or your organization, see '''[[Wikipedia:Contact us - Subjects|Contact us – Subjects]]'''. |
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Or check out '''[[Wikipedia:Questions|where to ask questions or make comments]]'''. |
Or check out '''[[Wikipedia:Questions|where to ask questions or make comments]]'''. |
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New users |
New users should seek help at the '''[[Wikipedia:Teahouse|Teahouse]]''' if they're having problems editing Wikipedia. |
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More complex questions can be posed at the '''[[Wikipedia:Help desk|Help desk]]'''. Volunteers will respond as soon as they're able. |
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Or {{edit|Special:MyTalk|'''ask for help on your talk page'''|section=new|preload=Help:Contents/helpmepreload|preloadtitle=Help me!}} and a volunteer will visit you there! |
Or {{edit|Special:MyTalk|'''ask for help on your talk page'''|section=new|preload=Help:Contents/helpmepreload|preloadtitle=Help me!}} and a volunteer will visit you there! |
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<h2 id="questions-heading">'''Factual questions'''</h2> |
<h2 id="questions-heading">'''Factual questions'''</h2> |
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If '''[[Special:Search|searching Wikipedia]]''' has not answered your question (''for example, questions like "Which country has the world's largest fishing fleet?"''), try the '''[[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]'''. |
If '''[[Special:Search|searching Wikipedia]]''' has not answered your question (''for example, questions like "Which country has the world's largest fishing fleet?"''), try the '''[[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]'''. Volunteers there will attempt to answer your questions on any topic, or point you toward the information you need. |
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*''' [[Wikipedia:Directory|Directory]]''': main list of directories and indexes. |
*''' [[Wikipedia:Directory|Directory]]''': main list of directories and indexes. |
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* '''[[Help:Directory|Help directory]]''': for informative, instructional and consultation pages. |
* '''[[Help:Directory|Help directory]]''': for informative, instructional and consultation pages. |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:Request directory|Request directory]]''': for |
* '''[[Wikipedia:Request directory|Request directory]]''': for services and assistance that can be requested on Wikipedia. |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:List of policies|Policy directory]]''': official policies for "English Wikipedia". |
* '''[[Wikipedia:List of policies|Policy directory]]''': official policies for "English Wikipedia". |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:List of guidelines|Guideline directory]]''': |
* '''[[Wikipedia:List of guidelines|Guideline directory]]''': official guidelines for "English Wikipedia". |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Contents|Manual of Style directory]]''': pages related to the style manual of Wikipedia articles. |
* '''[[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Contents|Manual of Style directory]]''': pages related to the style manual of Wikipedia articles. |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:Department directory|Departments]]''': for the different divisions of Wikipedia. |
* '''[[Wikipedia:Department directory|Departments]]''': for the different divisions of Wikipedia. |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Directory|WikiProjects]]''': for people who want to work together as a team to improve Wikipedia. |
* '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Directory|WikiProjects]]''': for people who want to work together as a team to improve Wikipedia. |
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* '''[[Help:Wikitext|Wikitext]]''': for the syntax used by Wikipedia to format a page. |
* '''[[Help:Wikitext|Wikitext]]''': for the syntax used by Wikipedia to format a page. |
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* '''[[Help:Menu/Account settings and maintenance|Account settings]]''': has tips and tools for registered users. |
* '''[[Help:Menu/Account settings and maintenance|Account settings]]''': has tips and tools for registered users. |
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* '''[[Help:Menu/Technical information|Technical information]]''': has tools for advanced users, and troubleshooting. |
* '''[[Help:Menu/Technical information|Technical information]]''': has tools for advanced users, and troubleshooting. |
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* '''[[Help:Menu/Site map|Site map]]''': is the above |
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Latest revision as of 03:06, 26 December 2023
This page provides help with the most common questions about Wikipedia.
You can also search Wikipedia's help pages using the search box below, or browse the Help menu or the Help directory.
Read or find an article
The Readers' FAQ and our about page contain the most commonly sought information about Wikipedia.
For simple searches, there is a search box at the top of every page. Type what you are looking for in the box. Partial matches will appear in a dropdown list. Select any page in the list to go to that page. Or, select the magnifying glass "Go" button, or press ↵ Enter, to go to a full search result. For advanced searches, see Help:Searching.
There are other ways to browse and explore Wikipedia articles; many can be found at Wikipedia:Contents. See our disclaimer for cautions about Wikipedia's limitations.
For mobile access, press the mobile view link at the very bottom of every desktop view page.
Edit an article
Contributing is easy: see how to edit a page. For a quick summary on participating, see contributing to Wikipedia, and for a friendly tutorial, see our introduction. For a listing of introductions and tutorials by topic, see getting started. The Simplified Manual of Style and Cheatsheet can remind you of basic wiki markup.
Be bold in improving articles! When adding facts, please provide references so others may verify them. If you are affiliated with the article subject, please see our conflict of interest guideline.
The simple guide to vandalism cleanup can help you undo malicious edits.
If you're looking for places you can help out, the Task Center is the place to go, or check out what else is happening at the community portal. You can practice editing and experiment in a sandboxyour sandbox.
Report a problem with an article
If there is a problem with an article about yourself, a family member, a friend or a colleague, please read Biographies of living persons/Help.
If you spot a problem with an article, you can fix it directly, by clicking on the "Edit" link at the top of that page. See the "edit an article" section of this page for more information.
If you don't feel ready to fix the article yourself, post a message on the article's talk page. This will bring the matter to the attention of others who work on that article. There is a "Talk" link at the beginning of every article page.
You can contact us. If it's an article about you or your organization, see Contact us – Subjects.
Create a new article or upload media
Check Your first article to see if your topic is appropriate, then the Article wizard will walk you through creating the article.
Once you have created an article, see Writing better articles for guidance on how to improve it and what to include (like reference citations).
For contributing images, audio or video files, see the Introduction to uploading images. Then the Upload wizard will guide you through that process.
Stuck?
Answers to common problems can be found at frequently asked questions.
Or check out where to ask questions or make comments.
New users should seek help at the Teahouse if they're having problems editing Wikipedia.
More complex questions can be posed at the Help desk. Volunteers will respond as soon as they're able.
Or
and a volunteer will visit you there!You can get live help with editing in the help chatroom.
For help with technical issues, ask at the Village pump.
Factual questions
If searching Wikipedia has not answered your question (for example, questions like "Which country has the world's largest fishing fleet?"), try the Reference Desk. Volunteers there will attempt to answer your questions on any topic, or point you toward the information you need.
Tip of the day
Templates are a type of page that contain boilerplate text that is intended to be displayed on more than one page in Wikipedia.
This Tip of the day box is an example of a template (there are several versions actually), and besides being displayed here it is displayed on many userpages as well.
Template names start with the prefix "Template:" followed by the page name. The main version of the template you are reading right now is called "Template:totd".
To display a template on a page, go to the target page, click "edit", and add the template's name (with or without the prefix) surrounded by double curly brackets to the page's source text. (The text you see in the edit box when you click edit this page is called "source text", because it is a lot like programming code, which is called "source code").
Including a template on a page in this way is called "transclusion". Here's an example:
To include the Template:Philosophy topics, type this at the end of the philosophy article you wish to place it on::
- {{Philosophy topics}}