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| − | == | + | == Purpose == |
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| − | + | The Guidebook is a repository of information that is editable by the Shehaqua Family community. With diverse programs for all ages, the Guidebook is a living document that disseminates knowledge to the entire community. | |
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| + | == Editing == | ||
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| + | === Creating and Editing Pages === | ||
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| + | To create a new page, first create a link to the page on an existing page. That link will display in red. Click on the link. You will be shown a screen with an editor. | ||
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| + | To edit a page, click the "Edit" tab at the top of the page. The "Edit" tab is between the "Read" and "View History" tabs. | ||
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| + | Once you are done making changes, type a quick summary in the summary box at the bottom and | ||
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| + | === Editing the Text === | ||
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| + | Editing the Guidebook text is done using wiki codes. As of December 2013, there does not exist a good "nice" editor (a.k.a. [//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WYSIWYG WYSIWYG editor]) for the wiki. However, the wiki codes are very easy to use, and there exists a toolbar with quick links so the user can edit without memorizing the codes. | ||
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| + | INSERT PICTURE HERE | ||
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| + | === Other Important Codes === | ||
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| + | <nowiki>[[Category Name]]</nowiki> is the way to label a page as being part of a category. The page will then be automatically added to the category listing. | ||
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| + | == Conventions == | ||
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| + | The purpose of the conventions in the Guidebook is to keep the information organized. Where the convention is intentionally vague, the exact method is left to the editor's discretion for what works best. If something is unclear, find some work done by the [[Operations Circle]] that is similar to what you are doing and copy the conventions. | ||
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| + | One convention that is applied everywhere is that every longer page should start with a one-sentence abstract, followed by a paragraph-long introduction. | ||
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| + | === Organization of the Guidebook === | ||
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| + | There are three sections in the Guidebook | ||
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| + | The [[Assignments]] section contains information on how participants are to do the assignments (a.k.a. jobs) during the program. Each page in the assignments section should only have one assignment on it. The first sentence is the abstract that tells what the assignment is about. | ||
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| + | The [[Programs]] section | ||
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| + | The [[Shehaqua Circles]] section | ||
Revision as of 22:40, 6 December 2013
This page is a quick introduction to editing the Guidebook. Consult the User's Guide for a full manual on how to use the wiki software.
Contents
Purpose
The Guidebook is a repository of information that is editable by the Shehaqua Family community. With diverse programs for all ages, the Guidebook is a living document that disseminates knowledge to the entire community.
Editing
Creating and Editing Pages
To create a new page, first create a link to the page on an existing page. That link will display in red. Click on the link. You will be shown a screen with an editor.
To edit a page, click the "Edit" tab at the top of the page. The "Edit" tab is between the "Read" and "View History" tabs.
Once you are done making changes, type a quick summary in the summary box at the bottom and
Editing the Text
Editing the Guidebook text is done using wiki codes. As of December 2013, there does not exist a good "nice" editor (a.k.a. WYSIWYG editor) for the wiki. However, the wiki codes are very easy to use, and there exists a toolbar with quick links so the user can edit without memorizing the codes.
INSERT PICTURE HERE
Other Important Codes
[[Category Name]] is the way to label a page as being part of a category. The page will then be automatically added to the category listing.
Conventions
The purpose of the conventions in the Guidebook is to keep the information organized. Where the convention is intentionally vague, the exact method is left to the editor's discretion for what works best. If something is unclear, find some work done by the Operations Circle that is similar to what you are doing and copy the conventions.
One convention that is applied everywhere is that every longer page should start with a one-sentence abstract, followed by a paragraph-long introduction.
Organization of the Guidebook
There are three sections in the Guidebook
The Assignments section contains information on how participants are to do the assignments (a.k.a. jobs) during the program. Each page in the assignments section should only have one assignment on it. The first sentence is the abstract that tells what the assignment is about.
The Programs section
The Shehaqua Circles section
