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Dharmawiki article structure has many features that are user friendly both for the Authors as well as the Readers. Wiki software enables the [[Article Structure|article structure]] to be built in a user friendly way.
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.)
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:
New authors are required to familiarize themselves with the software guidelines for editing or formatting as follows:
#Knowing how to begin editing
#Knowing how to begin editing
#Adding text
#Adding text (using language keyboard)
#Making existing text bold
#Making existing text bold, italicized and using other formatting tools
#Creating a new subsection, with correct subheading level and section content
#Creating a new subsection, with correct subheading level and section content
#Adding a citation
#Addition of and editing a citation (for adding references)
#Editing a citation
#Making tables, column-lists and using other such features
#Adding an internal wikilink
#Addition and removal of flagging templates (against a specific line as well as the whole article)
#Removing an internal wikilink
#Addition and removal of an internal link (inter-linked articles within the site)
#Adding an external link to the External Links section
#Addition and removal of an external links (linking an article to external sites)
#Finalizing/saving edits
#Finalizing/saving edits
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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|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
=== Language ===
=== Language ===
While english is used widely, other languages such as Samskrit language is used for slokas, mantras and phrases as may be required. Editing 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.
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''']]
[[File:Symbol for Devanagari.png|none|thumb|340x340px|'''Accessing Devanagari characters''']]
=== Interlinking of Articles ===
=== 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
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|'''Inter-Linking of Articles''']]
[[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'''
|none]]
[[File:Needs Editing.png|thumb|426x426px|
'''Template for flagging an article that needs further refinement. Select ToBeEdited in the template list.'''
|none]]
[[File:Stub Article.png|thumb|382x382px|
'''Template for flagging an article that needs expansion. Select StubArticle''' '''in the template list.'''
|none]]
=== 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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