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===How to Browse and Search===
 
===How to Browse and Search===
 
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Every page has a search box in the upper right corner that has the word 'Search' in front of it.  Type what you are looking for in there and press 'Enter'.   
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Every page has a search box in the upper right corner that has the word 'Search' in front of it.  Type a phrase that represents what you are looking for in that box and press 'Enter'.  A search results page will appear that lists articles with your phrase in the title or in the text of the page.
 
====Browsing====
 
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Civicwiki is organized into topics and subtopics.  In wiki-speak, these are called 'categories'.  There are a few top level categories.  Each of these has its own home page called a 'portal'.   
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Civicwiki is organized into topics and subtopics.  In wiki-speak, these are called 'categories'.  There are a few top level categories.  Each of these has its own home page called a 'portal'.  These portals are listed at the top-right of the Main page.
  
 
=How to edit a page=
 
=How to edit a page=

Revision as of 12:11, 16 June 2014

Information about Civicwiki

Information about Civicwiki

Our "About" page is a good way to learn about Civicwiki (often referred to as simply CW). Our Readers' FAQ page is another good source - or it will be when we have some questions people frequently ask.

How to Browse and Search

Searching

Every page has a search box in the upper right corner that has the word 'Search' in front of it. Type a phrase that represents what you are looking for in that box and press 'Enter'. A search results page will appear that lists articles with your phrase in the title or in the text of the page.

Browsing

Civicwiki is organized into topics and subtopics. In wiki-speak, these are called 'categories'. There are a few top level categories. Each of these has its own home page called a 'portal'. These portals are listed at the top-right of the Main page.

How to edit a page

editing

How to write an Article

Suggestions

I have a suggestion for a new category

I have a suggestion for an Article

I have a suggestion for what you can do with your stupid wiki

Report a problem with an article