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→Editing a New Page
== New Page Vs Blank Page ==
== New Page Vs Blank Page ==
A 'non-existing' or a new page does not have a history, whereas a 'blank' page has a page 'history', although it does not have any content. A non-existing page is created whereas a blank page is created but has no content inside it.
A 'non-existing' or a new page does not have a history, whereas a 'blank' page has a page 'history', although it does not have any content. A non-existing page is created whereas a blank page is created but has no content inside it.
[[File:New page without history.png|thumb|755x755px|
* Creating a new page is just like editing a blank page.
* To create an empty page, save a page with the wikitext __END__. This code will not be saved, it just prevents refusal by the system to create an empty page.[[File:Blank Page 1.png|thumb|550x550px| '''Example of a blank page''' ]]
[[File:New page without history.png|thumb|550.191x550.191px|
'''Example of a non-existing page'''
'''Example of a non-existing page'''
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== Adding Content in a New Page ==
After a new page is created, you can add content to it by going to 'Edit' mode or 'Edit Source' mode. You can add content into a new page by just typing it out.
[[File:Edit button.png|thumb|758x758px|
'''Click on Edit button.'''
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[[File:Blank page history.png|thumb|400x400px|
[[File:Blank page history.png|thumb|762x762px|
'''Example of history of Blank Page : Date and time stamp of creation of the page'''
'''Example of history of Blank Page : Date and time stamp of creation of the page'''
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[[File:Typing content.png|thumb|764x764px|
'''Start typing in the space below the title.'''
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As you can see once you start typing the Save Changes button gets activated from gray to blue.
* 'Edit' mode is preferred to edit text content. 'Edit Source' mode is preferred to edit tables, image indents, hyperlinks etc.
* 'Edit' mode is preferred to edit text content. 'Edit Source' mode is preferred to edit tables, image indents, hyperlinks etc.
* When you have finished adding your initial text, click on 'Save page'. The new page will be created.
* When you have finished adding your initial text, click on 'Save page'. The new page will be created.
[[File:Saving content.png|thumb|780x780px|
'''Save your work by clicking on Save Changes.'''
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You will need internet connection to save the changes you made for the content to be uploaded and saved in the site. Always check the following before creating a new page
* whether a page of the same or similar title exists
* the content in that similar page is appropriate and relevant
* if the title of the page is according to the format scheme on the site. See Format Guidelines.
== Formatting Content in a Page ==
Once you start adding content in a page by typing it out, you will need the formatting tools to present your data clearly. The following pictures outline the buttons used to add the various formatting styles. Media wiki allows such features as follows
=== Bullet Lists ===
[[File:Bullet Points.png|thumb|761x761px|
'''To Insert Bullet Points click on the bullet list as highlighted'''
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Bullet lists helps the author present data in clear and crisp manner, in short sentences.
=== Numbered Lists ===
* [[Guidelines for Authors and Editors|Guidelines]] for Authors and Editors
* [[Guidelines for Authors and Editors|Guidelines]] for Authors and Editors
* Content Formatting Policies
* Content Formatting Policies
* Technical matters
* Technical matters
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