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:* [[CZ:Citation templates|Citation templates]] - many templates are available for citing books, etc.
:* [[CZ:Citation templates|Citation templates]] - many templates are available for citing books, etc.
:* [[CZ:Symbols|Symbols]] - but these are also found beneath the edit box
:* [[CZ:Symbols|Symbols]] - but these are also found beneath the edit box
== Subpage technical help ==
A unique feature of the ''Citizendium'' is that we use [[CZ:subpages|subpages]] for reference information of different types.  As a result, we have to connect all the subpages together and with the main page.
; [[CZ:Using the Subpages template|Using the Subpages template]]
: The main technical guide to subpages.
; [[CZ:Start article with subpages|Start article with subpages]]
: A tool that makes starting a "subpagified" article as painless as possible.


== Help for programmers ==
== Help for programmers ==

Revision as of 09:59, 14 September 2007

Citizendium Technical Help
How to edit an article | Searching | Start article with subpages
The Article Checklist | Subpage template

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Get help with MediaWiki, templates, and more
MediaWiki--the software that runs this wiki--has an undeserved reputation for difficulty of use. But you can just dive in and start typing the way way you'd type an e-mail. Come to this page, however, for a jumping-off place to technical instructions.

Editing helps

How to edit an article
Our local manual for MediaWiki. Also useful: MediaWiki help and Wikipedia help
Searching
How to use the search box (in the upper left).
Enhancing your editing with javascript extensions
Some software enhancements you can include for your personal use.
Other editing utilities
Here are a few more pages that may be of help in writing articles:

Subpage technical help

A unique feature of the Citizendium is that we use subpages for reference information of different types. As a result, we have to connect all the subpages together and with the main page.

Using the Subpages template
The main technical guide to subpages.
Start article with subpages
A tool that makes starting a "subpagified" article as painless as possible.

Help for programmers

Bug reporting and feature requests
Did you spot a software bug? Have a feature request? Report it here.
Citizendium-Tools
The CZ technical mailing list.