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+ | ====== Guidelines ====== | ||
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I think we should set out some guidelines so there is a common look and feel to all all pages created in the wiki. Also some guidelines on the use of color, etc. | I think we should set out some guidelines so there is a common look and feel to all all pages created in the wiki. Also some guidelines on the use of color, etc. | ||
Still pondering what would make sense, or if we should retro-actively implement guidelines? | Still pondering what would make sense, or if we should retro-actively implement guidelines? | ||
- | === Etiquette === | ||
- | Typos, grammar and other obvious mistakes are fair game. Adding links is helpful. Adding content is much appreciated. | + | |
+ | ==== Etiquette ==== | ||
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+ | Typos, grammar and other obvious mistakes are fair game. Adding links are helpful. Adding content is much appreciated. | ||
However, each person feels a sense of ownership of pages they created. So, in the interests of harmony and courtesy, before making structural changes to pages that appear completed, please open a discussion and give the original author some time to review your proposals before you alter the look/layout of a completed page. | However, each person feels a sense of ownership of pages they created. So, in the interests of harmony and courtesy, before making structural changes to pages that appear completed, please open a discussion and give the original author some time to review your proposals before you alter the look/layout of a completed page. | ||
- | === Hints and Tips === | + | |
+ | ==== Images ==== | ||
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+ | Whenever possible, please upload images that are in the .jpg (jpeg) format, since these are more space-efficient than .png files. | ||
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+ | ==== Format ==== | ||
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+ | We need to figure out exactly how to add back-links to pages that are relevant, like the one at the top of the page. | ||
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+ | ==== Hints and Tips ==== | ||
Here is a start: | Here is a start: | ||
+ | * Please make a notation of what changes you apply to a page. There is a short descriptive box on the edit panel, as well as a check box to indicate whether the change is minor or major.\\ | ||
*Unlike HTML, blank lines do affect formatting. Make sure you intend for there to be white space if you insert a blank line. | *Unlike HTML, blank lines do affect formatting. Make sure you intend for there to be white space if you insert a blank line. | ||
*Please restrict use of color to a moderate amount. Judicious use of color aids understanding. Too much color leads to confusion and disharmonious pages. | *Please restrict use of color to a moderate amount. Judicious use of color aids understanding. Too much color leads to confusion and disharmonious pages. |