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How to edit pages

Editing pages is fairly straightforward. Go to the page you wish to edit, and click on the 'edit this page' button.

Make changes, using special formatting codes for extra effect - but in any case you won't go wrong if you simply:
  • type your text
  • separate paragraphs with a blank line

Link to existing pages whenever possible using the [[ and ]] notation. Make good pagenames has name-creation tips that may help.

If a discussion is going on:
  • separate each follow-up with a blank line and
  • add your username link and the date (you'll find a convenient preformatted version below the edit box). OR,
  • by all means, insert your comment where it seems to fit best: you may want to inset it *with a bullet and/or set it in italics so it's clear (always sign and date)
  • if a sub-topic develops, separate it with a horizontal rule at the beginning and end.

A good format for a new topic is "dissertation followed by discussion":
  • start with a brief, factual introduction, followed by a horizontal rule


When a discussion dies down and the page becomes static, if you're clear on your course, feel free to edit, reformat and improve mercilessly:
  • fearlessly edit down to capture the key points
  • reduce the noise without losing the facts or the flavor
  • if you merge or delete comments, group credit Contributors: at the end of the page
  • This is how our forum content will matures and grow in value over time.

TIP: Check the source when you want to find out how something is formatted: click Edit on the lower toolbar.

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Page created: 07 August 2003; Last edited: 24 September 2008; Version: 3
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