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The quick start guide is meant for users who understand how wikis work and can figure out the editing process by themselves -- they just need a quick brush up against the formatting and rules. I've reworded the points to make this a bit more obvious.
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(The quick start guide is meant for users who understand how wikis work and can figure out the editing process by themselves -- they just need a quick brush up against the formatting and rules. I've reworded the points to make this a bit more obvious.) |
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**[[Help:Quick start guide|Quick start guide]] – explains the basics | **[[Help:Quick start guide|Quick start guide]] – explains the basics of wiki editing very quickly | ||
**[[Help:Editing|Editing guide]] – explains | **[[Help:Editing|Editing guide]] – explains wiki editing in more detail | ||
**[[Help:Contents|Help pages]] | **[[Help:Contents|Help pages]] | ||
**[[Help:FAQ|Frequently asked questions]] | **[[Help:FAQ|Frequently asked questions]] | ||
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* Before creating an article, consider if its topic is notable enough, and check to see if it already exists. It may be possible to cover the topic in a section of an existing article. | * Before creating an article, consider if its topic is notable enough, and check to see if it already exists. It may be possible to cover the topic in a section of an existing article. | ||
* Only [[Pikipedia:Autoconfirmed users|Autoconfirmed users]] can create an article. If you've just made an account, you'll need to wait a day and make at least 1 edit before you can create an article. | * Only [[Pikipedia:Autoconfirmed users|Autoconfirmed users]] can create an article. If you've just [[Special:CreateAccount|made an account]], you'll need to wait a day and make at least 1 edit before you can create an article. | ||
* Creating an article that is not about the {{ps}} will result in it being deleted. See the [[Pikipedia:Deletion policy|deletion policy]] for more information. | * Creating an article that is not about the {{ps}} will result in it being deleted. See the [[Pikipedia:Deletion policy|deletion policy]] for more information. | ||