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This page provides '''help with the most common questions about [[Wikipedia]]'''. |
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The '''[[Wikipedia:FAQ/Readers|Readers' FAQ]]''' and our '''[[Wikipedia:About|about page]]''' contain the most commonly sought information about Wikipedia. |
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For simple searches, there is a search box at the top of every page. Type what you are looking for in the box. Partial matches will appear in a dropdown list. Select any page in the list to go to that page. Or, select the magnifying glass "Go" button, or press {{key press|enter}}, to go to a full search result. For advanced searches, see '''[[Help:Searching]]'''. |
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There are other ways to browse and explore Wikipedia articles; many can be found at '''[[Wikipedia:Contents]]'''. See our '''[[Wikipedia:General disclaimer|disclaimer]]''' for cautions about Wikipedia's limitations. |
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Contributing is easy: see '''[[ |
Contributing is easy: see '''[[Help:Editing|how to edit a page]]'''. For a quick summary on participating, see '''[[Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia|contributing to Wikipedia]]''', and for a friendly tutorial, see '''[[Help:Introduction|our introduction]]'''. For a listing of introductions and tutorials by topic, see '''[[Help:Getting started|getting started]]'''. The '''[[Wikipedia:SMOS|Simplified Manual of Style]]''' and '''[[Help:Cheatsheet|Cheatsheet]]''' can remind you of basic wiki markup. |
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'''[[Wikipedia:Be bold|Be bold]]''' in improving articles! When adding facts, please '''[[Help:Introduction to referencing/1|provide references]]''' so others may verify them. If you are affiliated with the article subject, please see our '''[[Wikipedia:Conflict of interest|conflict of interest guideline]]'''. |
'''[[Wikipedia:Be bold|Be bold]]''' in improving articles! When adding facts, please '''[[Help:Introduction to referencing/1|provide references]]''' so others may verify them. If you are affiliated with the article subject, please see our '''[[Wikipedia:Conflict of interest|conflict of interest guideline]]'''. |
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The '''[[Help:Simple guide to vandalism cleanup|simple guide to vandalism cleanup]]''' can help you undo malicious edits. |
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If you're looking for places you can help out, the '''[[Wikipedia:Task Center|Task Center]]''' is the place to go, or check out what else is happening at the '''[[Wikipedia:Community portal|community portal]]'''. You can practice editing and experiment in {{If IP|a '''[[Wikipedia:sandbox|sandbox]]'''|your '''[[Special:MyPage/sandbox|sandbox]]'''}}. |
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'''If there is a problem with an article about yourself, a family member, a friend or a colleague, please read [[Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons/Help]] and, if necessary, add a discussion to the [[WP:BLPN|biographies of living persons noticeboard]].''' |
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If you spot a problem with an article, you can fix it directly, by clicking on the "Edit" link at the top of that page. '''[[#edit-heading|See the "edit an article" section of this page]]''' for more information. |
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If you don't feel ready to fix the article yourself, please post a message on the article's '''[[Wikipedia:Talk page guidelines|talk page]]'''. This will bring the matter to the attention of others who work on that article. There is a "Talk" link at the beginning of ''every'' article page. |
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If you don't feel ready to fix the article yourself, post a message on the article's '''[[Wikipedia:Talk page guidelines|talk page]]'''. This will bring the matter to the attention of others who work on that article. There is a "Talk" link at the beginning of <em>every</em> article page. |
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Alternatively you can '''[[Wikipedia:Contact us - Readers|contact us]]'''. If it's an article about you or your organization, see '''[[Wikipedia:Contact us - Subjects|Contact us - Subjects]]'''. |
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You can '''[[Wikipedia:Contact us - Readers|contact us]]'''. If it's an article about you or your organization, see '''[[Wikipedia:Contact us - Subjects|Contact us – Subjects]]'''. |
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For contributing images, audio or video files, see the '''[[Help:Introduction to uploading images/1|Introduction to uploading images]]'''. Then the '''[[Wikipedia:File Upload Wizard|Upload wizard]]''' will guide you through that process. |
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* '''[[Help:Directory|Help directory]]''': for informative, instructional and consultation pages. |
* '''[[Help:Directory|Help directory]]''': for informative, instructional and consultation pages. |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:Request directory|Request directory]]''': for services and assistance that can be requested on Wikipedia. |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:Tips|Tips library]]''': where you can digest how to use Wikipedia in bite-sized morsels. |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:Editor's index to Wikipedia|Editor's index]]''': for everything an editor needs to know to work on Wikipedia. |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:List of policies|Policy directory]]''': official policies for "English Wikipedia" |
* '''[[Wikipedia:List of policies|Policy directory]]''': official policies for "English Wikipedia". |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:List of guidelines|Guideline directory]]''': official guidelines for "English Wikipedia". |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Contents|Manual of Style directory]]''': pages related to the style manual of Wikipedia articles. |
* '''[[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Contents|Manual of Style directory]]''': pages related to the style manual of Wikipedia articles. |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:Department directory|Departments]]''': for the different divisions of Wikipedia. |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:Editor's index to Wikipedia|Editor's index]]''': for everything an editor needs to know to work on Wikipedia. |
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* '''[[Wikipedia:Dashboard|Dashboard]]''': for current discussions taking place throughout Wikipedia. |
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* '''[[Help:Menu|Help Menu]]''': for searching by subject matter. |
* '''[[Help:Menu|Help Menu]]''': for searching by subject matter. |
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* '''[[Help:Menu/Navigating Wikipedia|Navigating Wikipedia]]''': for searching and browsing the encyclopedia. |
* '''[[Help:Menu/Navigating Wikipedia|Navigating Wikipedia]]''': for searching and browsing the encyclopedia. |
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* '''[[Help:Menu/Editing Wikipedia|Editing Wikipedia]]''': has general help for editors. |
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* '''[[Help:Menu/Links|Links and references]]''': has help for creating links, or dealing with references |
* '''[[Help:Menu/Links|Links and references]]''': has help for creating links, or dealing with references |
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* '''[[Help:Menu/Images and media|Images and media]]''': how to use images, videos and sound files. |
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* '''[[Help:Menu/Tracking changes|Keeping track of changes]]''': how to track the evolution of a page, or follow a user. |
* '''[[Help:Menu/Tracking changes|Keeping track of changes]]''': how to track the evolution of a page, or follow a user. |
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* '''[[Help:Menu/Policies and guidelines|Policies and guidelines]]''': for community standards. |
* '''[[Help:Menu/Policies and guidelines|Policies and guidelines]]''': for community standards. |
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* '''[[Help:Menu/Account settings and maintenance|Account settings]]''': has tips and tools for registered users. |
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* '''[[Help:Menu/Technical information|Technical information]]''': has tools for advanced users, and troubleshooting. |
* '''[[Help:Menu/Technical information|Technical information]]''': has tools for advanced users, and troubleshooting. |
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Latest revision as of 03:06, 26 December 2023
This page provides help with the most common questions about Wikipedia.
You can also search Wikipedia's help pages using the search box below, or browse the Help menu or the Help directory.
Read or find an article
The Readers' FAQ and our about page contain the most commonly sought information about Wikipedia.
For simple searches, there is a search box at the top of every page. Type what you are looking for in the box. Partial matches will appear in a dropdown list. Select any page in the list to go to that page. Or, select the magnifying glass "Go" button, or press ↵ Enter, to go to a full search result. For advanced searches, see Help:Searching.
There are other ways to browse and explore Wikipedia articles; many can be found at Wikipedia:Contents. See our disclaimer for cautions about Wikipedia's limitations.
For mobile access, press the mobile view link at the very bottom of every desktop view page.
Edit an article
Contributing is easy: see how to edit a page. For a quick summary on participating, see contributing to Wikipedia, and for a friendly tutorial, see our introduction. For a listing of introductions and tutorials by topic, see getting started. The Simplified Manual of Style and Cheatsheet can remind you of basic wiki markup.
Be bold in improving articles! When adding facts, please provide references so others may verify them. If you are affiliated with the article subject, please see our conflict of interest guideline.
The simple guide to vandalism cleanup can help you undo malicious edits.
If you're looking for places you can help out, the Task Center is the place to go, or check out what else is happening at the community portal. You can practice editing and experiment in a sandboxyour sandbox.
Report a problem with an article
If there is a problem with an article about yourself, a family member, a friend or a colleague, please read Biographies of living persons/Help.
If you spot a problem with an article, you can fix it directly, by clicking on the "Edit" link at the top of that page. See the "edit an article" section of this page for more information.
If you don't feel ready to fix the article yourself, post a message on the article's talk page. This will bring the matter to the attention of others who work on that article. There is a "Talk" link at the beginning of every article page.
You can contact us. If it's an article about you or your organization, see Contact us – Subjects.
Create a new article or upload media
Check Your first article to see if your topic is appropriate, then the Article wizard will walk you through creating the article.
Once you have created an article, see Writing better articles for guidance on how to improve it and what to include (like reference citations).
For contributing images, audio or video files, see the Introduction to uploading images. Then the Upload wizard will guide you through that process.
Stuck?
Answers to common problems can be found at frequently asked questions.
Or check out where to ask questions or make comments.
New users should seek help at the Teahouse if they're having problems editing Wikipedia.
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