Help:Editing
From RETS Community Wiki
On a wiki, it is customary to allow readers to edit content and structure. This is a brief overview of the editing and contributing process. The editing table of contents to the right contains more information on editing functions.
For more advanced topics, please see the online documentation at MediaWiki
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[edit] Editing Basics
[edit] Review policy and conventions
- Make sure that you submit information which is relevant to the specific purpose of the wiki, or your content might be deleted. You can always use the discussion pages to ask questions or check to see if your idea will be accepted. Please make note of the license your contributions will be covered with.
[edit] Start editing
- To start editing a RETS Wiki page, click the Edit this page (or just edit) link at one of its edges. This brings you to the edit page: a page with a text box containing the wikitext - the editable code from which the server produces the finished page. If you just want to experiment, please do so in the sandbox, not here.
[edit] Type your changes
- You can just type your text. However, also using basic wiki markup (described at MediaWiki) to make links and do simple formatting adds to the value of your contribution.
[edit] Summarize your changes
- Write a short summary in the small field below the edit-box.
[edit] Preview before saving
- When you have finished, click Show preview to see how your changes will look before you make them permanent. Repeat the edit/preview process until you are satisfied, then click Save page and your changes will be immediately applied to the article.
