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Line 1: − + − # Well inter-linked, or cross-referenced articles. Highlighted text in blue color is seen in an article, indicates that there is a link to a relevant article being built with further in-depth information. Holding the mouse over the link will often show to where the link will lead. On clicking over it, it will lead the reader to the full article. + − # Hierarchy of articles is built through the Category structure. This helps the Authors and Readers to easily navigate through the site and add relevant pages under relevant headings.+ − # Articles have a page layout which is simple, highly organized and powerful in design. Page aspects include+ − ## Table of contents+ − ## Sections (lead section) and Subsections following the lead section or Introduction+ − ## Reference Section+ − ## Images+ − ## Tables+ − ## Flowcharts+ − ## Formatting tools (such as bullet points and numbered lists)+ − ## Templates (such as To Be Edited) to point any author to the further requirements of the article+ − ## Use of Devanagari characters from the Special Characters list.+ − # At the end of most articles, there is a relevant References section where the references cited in the article are automatically placed as a built-in feature of the software. Links to external websites and pages, reference material, and organized categories of knowledge which can be searched and traversed in a loose hierarchy for more information are listed at the end of the article under Notes section. Links within the articles may be given to other repositories such as Shodhganga theses, Dictionaries such as Shabdakalpadruma and Vachaspatyam. − # Creating Articles is elaborated here in the further sections (More information is available in the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.) − # New authors are required to familiarize themselves with the software guidelines for editing or formatting as follows: − ## Knowing how to begin editing − ## Adding text − ## Making existing text bold − ## Making existing text italicized − ## Creating a new subsection, with correct subheading level and section content − − − − − ## Adding an external link to the External Links section − ## Finalizing/saving edits Line 44:
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Dharmawiki article structure has many features that are user friendly both for the Authors as well as the Readers. This page introduces a new Author to the different Articles structured in the lines of Wikipedia and have the following features.
Dharmawiki article structure has many features that are user friendly both for the Authors as well as the Readers. Wiki software is flexible and hence the [[Article Structure|article structure]] in this site undergoing refinements as we go along. Creating and Formatting Articles is elaborated here in the further sections (More information is available in the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.)
New authors are required to familiarize themselves with the software guidelines for editing or formatting as follows:
#Knowing how to begin editing
#Adding text (using language keyboard)
#Making existing text bold, italicized and using other formatting tools
#Creating a new subsection, with correct subheading level and section content
#Addition of and editing a citation (for adding references)
#Making tables, column-lists and using other such features
#Addition and removal of flagging templates (against a specific line as well as the whole article)
#Addition and removal of an internal link (inter-linked articles within the site)
#Addition and removal of an external links (linking an article to external sites)
#Finalizing/saving edits
## Adding a citation
## Editing a citation
## Adding an internal wikilink
## Removing an internal wikilink
== Create New Page ==
== Create New Page ==
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[[File:Create new page button 2.jpg|thumb|'''Create New Page Link on Top of Banner'''|451x451px|center]]Some pages contain red links such as the one seen below. They are typically like place holders and prompts to other pages that don't exist yet (do not have content in them) and are generally required for completing the concepts.
[[File:Create new page button 2.jpg|thumb|'''Create New Page Link on Top of Banner'''|451x451px|center]]Some pages contain red links such as the one seen below. They are typically like place holders and prompts to other pages that don't exist yet (do not have content in them) and are generally required for completing the concepts.
[[File:Red Link.jpg| '''Example of a Red Link'''|frame|none|683.993x683.993px]]
[[File:Red Link.jpg| '''Example of a Red Link'''|frame|none]]
* To create a new page from one of these click on the red link. They are typically created in preparation for leading to creation of a new page from an existing page.
* To create a new page from one of these click on the red link. They are typically created in preparation for leading to creation of a new page from an existing page.
=== From a New Search ===
=== From a New Search ===
Another way to create a new page is when you notice a search is not returning any results of valid nature. The search results shows a red linked word which can be potentially created as a new page by following the steps as described above.
Another way to create a new page is when you notice a search is not returning any results of valid nature. The search results shows a red linked word which can be potentially created as a new page by following the steps as described above.
[[File:Search Results.JPG|border|center]]
[[File:Search_Results.JPG|none|thumb|544x544px|
'''Example of Creating a page from Search Results'''
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* Type the name of the page that doesn't exist in the Search box, and start the search.
* Type the name of the page that doesn't exist in the Search box, and start the search.
As you can see once you start typing the Save Changes button gets activated from gray to blue.
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. This tutorial guides one on making simple formatting changes from this mode. 'Edit Source' mode is a little complex and is used 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.
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
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
=== Paragraph Style ===
=== Paragraph Style ===
To make headings and subheadings the Paragraph tab has to be accessed. Once the words are in these formats they do not accept the bullet point and numbered lists patterns. For example, Headings cannot be in bullet points.
To make headings and subheadings the Paragraph tab has to be accessed. Once the words are in these formats they do not accept the bullet point and numbered lists patterns. For example, Headings cannot be in bullet points.
[[File:Paragraph Styles.png|none|thumb|400x400px|'''List of Paragraph Styles''']]The drop down list shows the different styles and their visibility on the page when used. Page Title cannot be used in general during the editing process within the page content.
[[File:Paragraph Styles.png|none|thumb|400x400px|'''List of Paragraph Styles''']]The drop down list shows the different styles and their visibility on the page when used. Page Title cannot be used in general during the editing process within the page content.
=== Text Formatting Styles ===
=== Text Formatting Styles ===
Text formatting tools include the following, a small number of them, as seen in the drop down list. Mostly one would require the Bold and Italic texts for the articles on this portal (to maintain consistency uniformly). Other tools such as Underline, Subscript, Superscript are not used on the site. The font size also is to be maintained normal neither big nor small (with rare exceptions). [[File:Text Formats.PNG|none|thumb|447x447px|'''List of Text Formatting Styles''']]
Text formatting tools include the following, a small number of them, as seen in the drop down list. Mostly one would require the Bold and Italic texts for the articles on this portal (to maintain consistency uniformly). Other tools such as Underline, Subscript, Superscript are not used on the site. The font size also is to be maintained normal neither big nor small (with very rare exceptions). [[File:Text Formats.PNG|none|thumb|447x447px|'''List of Text Formatting Styles''']]
=== Language ===
=== Language ===
Samskrit language is used for slokas, mantras and phrases as may be required. Language tools can be accessed in two ways using
While English is used widely, other languages such as Samskrit language is used for slokas, mantras and phrases as may be required. Editing content in samskrit language can be done either through the keyboard or by clicking on the following symbol and choosing the appropriate language for entering characters. At present transliteration of samskrit slokas and mantras are not facilitated by wiki software. Hence authors have to copy and paste the transliterated slokas from other softwares that offer them.
[[File:Symbol for Devanagari.png|none|thumb|340x340px|'''Accessing Devanagari characters''']]
=== Linking of Articles ===
A very good feature about the wiki software is the ability to connect all related topics through the interlinking feature. Articles and topics tend to become big in the process of making them comprehensive. In such instances appropriate parts of the content can be placed in new pages and referred to in other articles through interlinking. The feature is called hyperlinking and can be accessed by clicking on the highlighted sign as below
Once the article is linked it appears blue in color with an underline. On hovering such words a small text box having the link to the new page appears over it, indicating the title of the article.
Once the article is linked it appears blue in color with an underline. On hovering such words a small text box having the link to the new page appears over it, indicating the title of the article.
[[File:Hyperlink 1.PNG|none|thumb|340x340px|'''Linking of within the site Articles''']]
=== Flags and Pointers ===
Wiki offers another important tool to identify the content that needs expansion in various ways. We can place flags that draw the attention of the reader to
* further editing of content (after an author has placed raw data)
* for clarification of a concept (after an author has placed a perspective)
* addition of required references
* addition of more content (when comprehensiveness is required)
To add each template the procedure is similar and easy. Take the cursor to the top line of the page and click on the Insert button in the formatting tools. In the dropdown list select the Template button. All the names are case sensitive.
[[File:Flagging the Articles.png|none|thumb|471.667x471.667px|'''Use Insert and then Template to add flags and pointers''']]
Then add the suitable template selected from the drop-down list. Then press on the Insert button.
[[File:Add a template.png|none|thumb|475.955x475.955px|'''Select the appropriate template from the dropdown list''']]
Examples of few such templates which can be added by author discretion are as follows. [[File:Citation Flag.png|thumb|800x800px|
'''Flag a sentence that needs a reference'''
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[[File:Citations Needed.png|thumb|522x522px|
'''Template for Flagging an article that needs references. Select NeedCitation in the template list'''
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[[File:Needs Editing.png|thumb|426x426px|
'''Template for flagging an article that needs further refinement. Select ToBeEdited in the template list.'''
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[[File:Stub Article.png|thumb|382x382px|
'''Template for flagging an article that needs expansion. Select StubArticle''' '''in the template list.'''
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=== Adding Categories ===
Adding categories is important for two reasons
* to make your page visible in the readers domain
* to enable sorting to articles
[[File:Category.png|none|thumb|420x420px|'''Adding a Single or Multiple Categories''']]
Select the highlighted - three lines - button in the formatting panel. From the drop-down list so obtained select Categories. All the names are case sensitive as well as grammar sensitive. A new window pops up as below. Choose the appropriate category and click on Apply changes to save the category. Repeat the same step to add another category.
[[File:Adding a category.png|none|thumb|420x420px|'''Adding the required category''']]
== More Information ==
* [[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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