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==How do I [insert feature here] in the Wiki format?==
 
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<blockquote>See [[Memory Alpha:How does one edit a page|How does one edit a page]] for a detailed summary of Wiki formatting.</blockquote>
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==Are there any standard formats, for things like episodes?==
 
==Are there any standard formats, for things like episodes?==
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<blockquote>While there are no strictly enforced standards, we ''do'' strive for a unified look. So take some time to look at similar pages and how they are organized before you write your own.</blockquote>
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==What do I do if I find two articles on the same subject?==
 
==What do I do if I find two articles on the same subject?==
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<blockquote>If you think something needs a change, and you're feeling capable of doing it yourself, by all means do. Memory Alpha is written and edited by all of us. Of course, you can always start a '''Talk page''' to discuss a page and tell people about what you think is wrong/missing on a page.</blockquote>
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==What is the ideal/maximum length of a page? When should a page be split into smaller sections?==
 
==What is the ideal/maximum length of a page? When should a page be split into smaller sections?==
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<blockquote>There is no strict minimum or maximum length of a page. Stubs are very short pages of only one or two paragraphs that usually fail to cover a subject adequately. Users are encouraged to find and fix these stubs.</blockquote>
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==How do I determine what other users have changed in an article?==
 
==How do I determine what other users have changed in an article?==
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<blockquote>Go to [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]] for an overview of changes in the last couple of days.</blockquote>
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==What happens when two users edit a page at the same time?==
 
==What happens when two users edit a page at the same time?==
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<blockquote>The software automatically detects when two people are trying to edit the same page to avoid conflicts.</blockquote>
<blockquote>ANSWER</blockquote>
 
 
==What is a minor edit, and when should I use it?==
 
==What is a minor edit, and when should I use it?==
 
<blockquote>When editing a page, a user has the option of flagging the edit as a "minor edit." When to use this is somewhat a matter of personal preference. The rule of thumb is that an edit of a page that is spelling corrections, formatting, and minor rearranging of text should be flagged as a "minor edit." A major edit is basically something that makes the entry worth relooking at for somebody who wants to watch the article rather closely, so any "real" change, even if it is a single word.
 
<blockquote>When editing a page, a user has the option of flagging the edit as a "minor edit." When to use this is somewhat a matter of personal preference. The rule of thumb is that an edit of a page that is spelling corrections, formatting, and minor rearranging of text should be flagged as a "minor edit." A major edit is basically something that makes the entry worth relooking at for somebody who wants to watch the article rather closely, so any "real" change, even if it is a single word.
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This feature is important, because users can choose to hide minor edits in their view of the Recent Changes page, to keep the volume of edits down to a manageable level.</blockquote>
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This feature is important, because users can choose to hide minor edits in their view of the Recent Changes page, to keep the volume of edits down to a manageable level.
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Note that unregistered users cannot mark an edit as minor. This would make it to easy to hide vandalism.</blockquote>
 
==I've found vandalism, or I've damaged a page by mistake! How can I restore it?==
 
==I've found vandalism, or I've damaged a page by mistake! How can I restore it?==
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<blockquote>Ask one of the [[Memory Alpha:Administrators|Administrators]] to roll back a page to a preview version.</blockquote>
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==Which languages can I use?==
 
==Which languages can I use?==
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<blockquote>At the moment, we are only providing an English version.</blockquote>
 
==Is it acceptable to link to other sites, as long as the material is not copied into Memory Alpha?==
 
==Is it acceptable to link to other sites, as long as the material is not copied into Memory Alpha?==
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<blockquote>In principle, we are against any sort of spamming. This includes writing pages solely about websites, inviting people to join in online games, etc. You '''are''' allowed to advertise your own site in your User page. All registered user automatically get their own User:Username page.</blockquote>
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==What are primary sources, and why can't I include them in a Memory Alpha page?==
 
==What are primary sources, and why can't I include them in a Memory Alpha page?==
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<blockquote>Because of copyright reasons, you are '''NOT''' allowed to just copy and paste text from any reference work not written by yourself. Besides, there are enough sites already which are nothing more than copies of the [[Star Trek Encyclopedia]], and we want to be more than that.</blockquote>
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Revision as of 13:52, 24 November 2003

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How do I [insert feature here] in the Wiki format?

See How does one edit a page for a detailed summary of Wiki formatting.

Are there any standard formats, for things like episodes?

While there are no strictly enforced standards, we do strive for a unified look. So take some time to look at similar pages and how they are organized before you write your own.

What do I do if I find two articles on the same subject?

If you think something needs a change, and you're feeling capable of doing it yourself, by all means do. Memory Alpha is written and edited by all of us. Of course, you can always start a Talk page to discuss a page and tell people about what you think is wrong/missing on a page.

What is the ideal/maximum length of a page? When should a page be split into smaller sections?

There is no strict minimum or maximum length of a page. Stubs are very short pages of only one or two paragraphs that usually fail to cover a subject adequately. Users are encouraged to find and fix these stubs.

How do I determine what other users have changed in an article?

Go to Recent Changes for an overview of changes in the last couple of days.

What happens when two users edit a page at the same time?

The software automatically detects when two people are trying to edit the same page to avoid conflicts.

What is a minor edit, and when should I use it?

When editing a page, a user has the option of flagging the edit as a "minor edit." When to use this is somewhat a matter of personal preference. The rule of thumb is that an edit of a page that is spelling corrections, formatting, and minor rearranging of text should be flagged as a "minor edit." A major edit is basically something that makes the entry worth relooking at for somebody who wants to watch the article rather closely, so any "real" change, even if it is a single word.


This feature is important, because users can choose to hide minor edits in their view of the Recent Changes page, to keep the volume of edits down to a manageable level.

Note that unregistered users cannot mark an edit as minor. This would make it to easy to hide vandalism.

I've found vandalism, or I've damaged a page by mistake! How can I restore it?

Ask one of the Administrators to roll back a page to a preview version.

Which languages can I use?

At the moment, we are only providing an English version.

Is it acceptable to link to other sites, as long as the material is not copied into Memory Alpha?

In principle, we are against any sort of spamming. This includes writing pages solely about websites, inviting people to join in online games, etc. You are allowed to advertise your own site in your User page. All registered user automatically get their own User:Username page.

What are primary sources, and why can't I include them in a Memory Alpha page?

Because of copyright reasons, you are NOT allowed to just copy and paste text from any reference work not written by yourself. Besides, there are enough sites already which are nothing more than copies of the Star Trek Encyclopedia, and we want to be more than that.