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[[File:Visual Editor Screenshot.png|thumb|450x450px|Screenshot of the Visual Editor in use on Vivipedia.]]
'''Editing''' on Vivipedia is as easy as clicking "'''Edit'''" on a page!
Editing on Vivipedia is as easy as clicking "'''Edit'''" on any page.


Once you click Edit, you'll be taken to the '''Visual Editor''' for that page, where you can make changes directly to the page or article you're viewing - and see how those changes look on the page in real time.
Once you select the '''Edit''' button, you'll be able to make changes directly to the page or article you're viewing using the '''Visual Editor'''.


Selecting "'''Edit Source'''" will take you to the '''Source Editor''', which utilizes the [[mediawikiwiki:Wikitext|wikitext]] editing system.
Selecting "'''Edit Source'''" will take you to the '''Source Editor''', which utilizes the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikitext wikitext] editing system - which has its own syntax.


The Visual Editor is easy to use, and is most useful for edits to existing text, while the Source Editor is more suitable for formatting, organization, and large edits (like creating a new page).
The Visual Editor is easy to use, and is good for making edits to ''existing'' text.


The Source Editor is best for formatting, organization, and complex or large edits (like creating a new page).



Whichever method you choose, be sure to "'''Save Changes'''" when you're done, and leave a short summary of the changes you made in the box provided.
Whichever method you choose, be sure to "'''Save Changes'''" when you're done, and leave a short summary of the changes you made in the summary box.


== Using the Visual Editor ==
== Using the Visual Editor ==
The '''Visual Editor''' is the easiest, simplest tool to use when editing Vivipedia. It allows you to make edits directly to the page, and see how they look right away.
The '''Visual Editor''' is the simplest tool to use when editing Vivipedia. It allows you to make edits the page directly while viewing it.


=== Instructions ===
Follow these steps to edit with the Visual Editor:
Follow these steps to edit with the Visual Editor:


# Navigate to the page you want to edit, and select "'''Edit'''" from the section heading, or bar at the top of the page.
# Navigate to the page you want to edit, then select "'''Edit'''" from the bar at the top of the page, or heading of the section you want to edit.[[File:Visual Editor - Edit button.png|none|thumb]]
# Add, remove, or modify text on the page.
# Make your desired changes to the text on the page.
# Select "'''Save changes'''" in the top right of the page.
# Select "'''Save changes'''" in the top right of the page.[[File:Save Changes button.png|none|thumb]]
# Leave a short summary of the changes you made in the confirmation box that appears.
# Leave a short summary of the changes you made in the confirmation box that appears.[[File:Summarize changes.png|none|thumb]]


After you complete these steps, your edits will be added to the Moderation Queue for a Moderator to approve.
After you complete these steps, your edits will be added to the Moderation Queue for a Moderator to approve.
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== Using the Source Editor ==
== Using the Source Editor ==
The '''Source Editor''' is powerful, and provides access to the unique capabilities of [[mediawikiwiki:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]], the software that Vivipedia (and Wikipedia!) runs on.
The '''Source Editor''' is powerful, and provides access to the unique capabilities of [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki MediaWiki], the software that Vivipedia (and Wikipedia) runs on.


Using the Source Editor will provide additional formatting options, as well as access to style and formatting tools that are unavailable in the Visual Editor.
Using the Source Editor will provide additional formatting options, as well as access to style and formatting tools that are unavailable in the Visual Editor.
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If you want to create a new page that's similar in structure to an existing page, you can use the Source Editor to copy the '''Source''' from the existing page, and paste it into the new page you want to create.
If you want to create a new page that's similar in structure to an existing page, you can use the Source Editor to copy the '''Source''' from the existing page, and paste it into the new page you want to create.


From there you can add, remove, or modify text as needed.
From there you can add, remove, or modify text as desired.


=== Instructions ===
Follow these steps to edit with the '''Source Editor''':
Follow these steps to edit with the '''Source Editor''':


# Navigate to the page you want to edit, and select "'''Edit''' '''source'''" from the section heading, or bar at the top of the page.
# Navigate to the page you want to edit, and select "'''Edit''' '''source'''" from the section heading, or bar at the top of the page. [[File:Source_Editor_-_Edit_button.png|none|thumb]]
# Add, remove, or modify text on the page using the [[mediawikiwiki:Wikitext|wikitext]] markup language. (Hint: use the [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Magic_words/en|Magic Words]] article as a reference for syntax)
# Make desired changes to the page using the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikitext wikitext] markup language. (Hint: use the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Magic_words Magic Words] article as a reference for syntax)
# Select "'''Show preview'''" to check that your edits appear as intended. (Optional)
# Select "'''Show preview'''" to generate a preview of your changes, and check that your edits are appearing as intended. (''Recommended)'' [[File:Source Editor - Show preview.png|none|thumb]]
# Provide a brief summary of the changes you made in the "'''Summary'''" box.
# Provide a brief summary of the changes you made in the "'''Summary'''" box. [[File:Source Editor - Summary.png|none|thumb]]
# Select the "'''Save changes'''" button at the bottom of the page.
# Select the "'''Save changes'''" button at the bottom of the page. [[File:Save Changes button.png|none|thumb]]


After you complete these steps, your edits will be added to the Moderation Queue for a Moderator to approve.
After you complete these steps, your edits will be added to the Moderation Queue for a Moderator to approve.
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For example, if you were on this page, and suddenly became inspired to create a page about Hippopotamuses, you would:
For example, if you were on this page, and suddenly became inspired to create a page about Hippopotamuses, you would:


# Modify the URL in your web browser to <nowiki>"https://www.vivipedia.net/wiki/New Page Title Here".</nowiki> [[File:Create_New_Page_-_Hippopotamus.png|none|thumb]]In this example, the URL has been modified to <nowiki>"https://www.vivipedia.net/wiki/Hippopotamus Care Guide".</nowiki>
# Modify the URL in your web browser from XYZ to ABC.
# Select "'''Create'''" (for Visual Editor) or "'''Create source'''" (for Source Editor).
# Select "'''Create'''" (for Visual Editor) or "'''Create source'''" (for Source Editor).
# Add your desired text and media.
# Add your desired text and media.
# Select "'''Show''' '''preview'''" (Optional, if in the Source Editor).
# Select "'''Show''' '''preview'''" (Optional, if in the Source Editor). [[File:Source Editor - Show preview.png|none|thumb]]
# Leave a brief summary of the changes you made (e.g., "Created page").
# Leave a brief summary of the changes you made (e.g., "Created page"). [[File:Source Editor - Summary.png|none|thumb]]
# Select "'''Save page'''".
# Select "'''Save page'''". [[File:Create_New_Page_-_Save_page.png|none|thumb]]


As with edits, your page will be added to the Moderation Queue for approval.
As with edits, your page will be added to the Moderation Queue for approval.


With time your changes may be pre-approved, allowing you to create new pages without waiting for approval.
With time your changes may be pre-approved, allowing you to create new pages without waiting for approval.

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Latest revision as of 14:40, 4 November 2024

File:Visual Editor Screenshot.png
Screenshot of the Visual Editor in use on Vivipedia.

Editing on Vivipedia is as easy as clicking "Edit" on any page.

Once you select the Edit button, you'll be able to make changes directly to the page or article you're viewing using the Visual Editor.

Selecting "Edit Source" will take you to the Source Editor, which utilizes the wikitext editing system - which has its own syntax.

The Visual Editor is easy to use, and is good for making edits to existing text.

The Source Editor is best for formatting, organization, and complex or large edits (like creating a new page).


Whichever method you choose, be sure to "Save Changes" when you're done, and leave a short summary of the changes you made in the summary box.

Using the Visual Editor[edit | edit source]

The Visual Editor is the simplest tool to use when editing Vivipedia. It allows you to make edits the page directly while viewing it.

Instructions[edit | edit source]

Follow these steps to edit with the Visual Editor:

  1. Navigate to the page you want to edit, then select "Edit" from the bar at the top of the page, or heading of the section you want to edit.
    File:Visual Editor - Edit button.png
  2. Make your desired changes to the text on the page.
  3. Select "Save changes" in the top right of the page.
    File:Save Changes button.png
  4. Leave a short summary of the changes you made in the confirmation box that appears.
    File:Summarize changes.png

After you complete these steps, your edits will be added to the Moderation Queue for a Moderator to approve.

If you make enough edits, your edits will be pre-approved, and you'll be able to bypass the queue to see your edits right away!

Using the Source Editor[edit | edit source]

The Source Editor is powerful, and provides access to the unique capabilities of MediaWiki, the software that Vivipedia (and Wikipedia) runs on.

Using the Source Editor will provide additional formatting options, as well as access to style and formatting tools that are unavailable in the Visual Editor.

If you want to create a new page that's similar in structure to an existing page, you can use the Source Editor to copy the Source from the existing page, and paste it into the new page you want to create.

From there you can add, remove, or modify text as desired.

Instructions[edit | edit source]

Follow these steps to edit with the Source Editor:

  1. Navigate to the page you want to edit, and select "Edit source" from the section heading, or bar at the top of the page.
    File:Source Editor - Edit button.png
  2. Make desired changes to the page using the wikitext markup language. (Hint: use the Magic Words article as a reference for syntax)
  3. Select "Show preview" to generate a preview of your changes, and check that your edits are appearing as intended. (Recommended)
    File:Source Editor - Show preview.png
  4. Provide a brief summary of the changes you made in the "Summary" box.
    File:Source Editor - Summary.png
  5. Select the "Save changes" button at the bottom of the page.
    File:Save Changes button.png

After you complete these steps, your edits will be added to the Moderation Queue for a Moderator to approve.

Over time, and with enough edits, your changes will be pre-approved, meaning you'll be able to make changes without Moderator approval.

How to Create a New Page[edit | edit source]

Want to create a page that doesn't exist yet? Creating new pages is as easy as editing existing ones - there's just one small change.

Instead of navigating to an existing page, try modifying the URL to the page you want to create.

For example, if you were on this page, and suddenly became inspired to create a page about Hippopotamuses, you would:

  1. Modify the URL in your web browser to "https://www.vivipedia.net/wiki/New Page Title Here".
    File:Create New Page - Hippopotamus.png
    In this example, the URL has been modified to "https://www.vivipedia.net/wiki/Hippopotamus Care Guide".
  2. Select "Create" (for Visual Editor) or "Create source" (for Source Editor).
  3. Add your desired text and media.
  4. Select "Show preview" (Optional, if in the Source Editor).
    File:Source Editor - Show preview.png
  5. Leave a brief summary of the changes you made (e.g., "Created page").
    File:Source Editor - Summary.png
  6. Select "Save page".
    File:Create New Page - Save page.png

As with edits, your page will be added to the Moderation Queue for approval.

With time your changes may be pre-approved, allowing you to create new pages without waiting for approval.

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