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===How do I make a nifty custom signature?=== | ===How do I make a nifty custom signature?=== | ||
To make a custom signature, first make a subpage to your | To make a custom signature, first make a subpage to your user page (see below if you don't know how) called '''User:(your username)/sig'''. On that page, add a link to your user page, and edit your username as you want it to appear in your signature, maybe adding color, a picture, or a link to your talk page. | ||
After you fixed up your custom sig to your liking, you now (quite obviously) want to display it. To do so, save your creation, then go to your preferences screen in the upper right hand corner. In the "Nickname" field (right under your email address), add <code><nowiki>{{SUBST:User:(your username)/sig}}</nowiki></code>, make sure that "Custom signature" is checked, and save. Now when you sign your name, your sig should be replaced by your custom sig. | After you fixed up your custom sig to your liking, you now (quite obviously) want to display it. To do so, save your creation, then go to your preferences screen in the upper right hand corner. In the "Nickname" field (right under your email address), add <code><nowiki>{{SUBST:User:(your username)/sig}}</nowiki></code>, make sure that "Custom signature" is checked, and save. Now when you sign your name, your sig should be replaced by your custom sig. | ||
*Example: Take a look at [[User:Greenpickle/sig]] for an example of code to use. There are other custom sigs out there, but it's best to not link to them without permission. If you find one you like, you can take a look at the source by adding "/sig" at the end of the user in question's | *Example: Take a look at [[User:Greenpickle/sig]] for an example of code to use. There are other custom sigs out there, but it's best to not link to them without permission. If you find one you like, you can take a look at the source by adding "/sig" at the end of the user in question's user page. | ||
==Userpages== | ==Userpages== | ||
===How do I create my | ===How do I create my user page?=== | ||
To create your | To create your user page, you need to [[Special:CreateAccount|sign up]] for an account on Pikipedia and become an [[Pikipedia:Autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed user]]. After you have met the requirements, click on your account name in the upper-right corner (assuming you are using the default skin) and you will be taken to a blank page. | ||
Once you are at the blank page, click on the "Edit" tab and edit to your heart's content. | Once you are at the blank page, click on the "Edit" tab and edit to your heart's content. | ||
===How do I make a subpage for my | ===How do I make a subpage for my user page?=== | ||
To make a subpage for your | To make a subpage for your user page, you must first be an an [[Pikipedia:Autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed user]]. Once that requirement is met, add a slash after your username in the address (URL), then type the name of the page you want to create. You can also preview a link to the page by editing any other page, then click on that to go there. | ||
*Example: Say that [[User:Goolix|Goolix]] wanted to create a user subpage called sig. On their | *Example: Say that [[User:Goolix|Goolix]] wanted to create a user subpage called sig. On their user page, they would type: '''<nowiki>[[User:Goolix/sig]]</nowiki>''', then preview the page. Once the page is previewed, they would click on the link they just created and edit it. | ||
==How do I make a userbox?== | ==How do I make a userbox?== | ||
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To create a custom userbox, there are a number of options: | To create a custom userbox, there are a number of options: | ||
*'''Use code from an existing userbox.''' This involves editing another userbox on the wiki to copy its code, then changing it to suit your needs. This should be saved as a [[#How do I make a subpage for my | *'''Use code from an existing userbox.''' This involves editing another userbox on the wiki to copy its code, then changing it to suit your needs. This should be saved as a [[#How do I make a subpage for my user page?|subpage to your user page]]. | ||
*'''Use ''Template:Userbox''.''' Follow the documentation found at [[Template:Userbox]] to create a simple userbox. | *'''Use ''Template:Userbox''.''' Follow the documentation found at [[Template:Userbox]] to create a simple userbox. | ||
*Otherwise, if you have knowledge of MediaWiki [[Help:Editing#Tables|tables]] and CSS styles, '''create a userbox from scratch'''. These are the two basic elements used in userboxes, and are all that is needed. | *Otherwise, if you have knowledge of MediaWiki [[Help:Editing#Tables|tables]] and CSS styles, '''create a userbox from scratch'''. These are the two basic elements used in userboxes, and are all that is needed. | ||