Help:Profile subpages: Difference between revisions
Explain the visual description editor |
Make related pages general-purpose; incident and research formats are optional |
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Related pages can cover any subject connected to a profile: a project, location, recurring topic, event, background information, or another relevant subject. Incident reports are one possible use. Each page has its own edit history and discussion page. | |||
== Create a related page == | == Create a related page == | ||
# | # Open a profile's '''Related pages''' tab, or choose [[Special:CreatePage|Create a page]] in the sidebar and select '''Related page'''. | ||
# | # Select the related profile and enter just the topic's title, without the person's name or slashes. | ||
# Leave the format as '''Related page''' for a general article. '''Incident report''' and '''Research notes''' are optional starters. | |||
# Choose '''Start editing'''. | # Choose '''Start editing'''. Write an introduction, add any headings that suit your topic, and cite sources. | ||
# Preview the page, enter an edit summary, and save. | |||
The visual editor | General related pages do not require report sections. The visual editor provides normal formatting, headings, links, images, and citations. '''Use source editor''' is available if you prefer wikitext. Nothing is published until you save in the editor. Confirmed editors can create pages; normal page protection applies. | ||
== How pages are organized == | == How pages are organized == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! | ! Format !! Saved page name | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Related page (default) || <code>Person/Topic</code> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Incident report (optional) || <code>Person/Incidents/Report title</code> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Research notes (optional) || <code>Person/Research/Topic</code> | ||
|} | |} | ||
The directory | The directory finds related pages automatically. Each subpage links back to its profile. Categories are added from the page's location. Use the normal '''Move''' tool to rename a page or change its location; the directory follows its new name. | ||
== Add another profile == | == Add another profile == | ||
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== Timelines == | == Timelines == | ||
A profile's timeline remains at <code>Person/Timeline</code>. Timelines are separate from the related-page directory. | A profile's timeline remains at <code>Person/Timeline</code>. Timelines are separate from the related-page directory. Related pages can have their own timelines too. The main page cannot have a timeline. | ||
Choose an article's '''Timeline''' tab, then '''Add event'''. Enter a title and description, and use the year, month, and day fields for as much of the date as you know. Leave all three blank for an unknown date. The description has a compact visual editor with bold, italic, links, and lists. Use the toolbar or the usual keyboard shortcuts; no wiki markup is needed. Advanced editors can switch to Source. '''Preview''' lets you check the result without saving. | Choose an article's '''Timeline''' tab, then '''Add event'''. Enter a title and description, and use the year, month, and day fields for as much of the date as you know. Leave all three blank for an unknown date. The description has a compact visual editor with bold, italic, links, and lists. Use the toolbar or the usual keyboard shortcuts; no wiki markup is needed. Advanced editors can switch to Source. '''Preview''' lets you check the result without saving. | ||