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This is a list of frequently asked questions about using and contributing to Halopedia. For factual and other kinds of questions, use the [[Forum:Index|forums]]. If your question is not answered on this page, use the search box above, browse the various FAQ pages or refer to a member of the [[ | This is a list of frequently asked questions about using and contributing to Halopedia. For factual and other kinds of questions, use the [[Forum:Index|forums]]. If your question is not answered on this page, use the search box above, browse the various FAQ pages or refer to a member of the [[Halopedia:Administrators|administration team]]. | ||
== General == | == General == | ||
=== How do I create a new article? === | === How do I create a new article? === | ||
You can easily create a new article on this wiki by heading to [[ | You can easily create a new article on this wiki by heading to [[Halopedia:Community|Community Portal page]]. There is a special field just for article creation. Do note that it is recommended for you to [[Special:UserLogin/signup|create an account]] first so that you can keep track of your contributions on this wiki. | ||
:For creating a new article, please see our [[ | :For creating a new article, please see our [[Halopedia:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] for the standards we use here in this wiki. | ||
=== I know some information that should be added to a page. How do I submit it? === | === I know some information that should be added to a page. How do I submit it? === | ||
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=== How do I delete an article or image? === | === How do I delete an article or image? === | ||
Only [[ | Only [[Halopedia:Administrators|administrators]] and [[Halopedia:Patrollers|patrollers]] can delete articles and images, but there's an easy way for you to alert the sysops to pages you think should be deleted. Simply edit the article and add <code><nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki></code> or <code><nowiki>{{tobedeleted}}</nowiki></code> at the top (the two templates are for different situations; see [[:Category:Candidates for Deletion|Candidates for Deletion]]). If you've done it right, you should see a box like this one at the top of the page: | ||
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