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Dl88008: add section on success story code

2018-01-18T21:11:04Z

add section on success story code

Dl88008: /* watch list */ update

2017-01-09T18:43:53Z

‎watch list: update

Dl88008: /* images from Wikimedia Commons */ punct

2016-12-13T19:26:59Z

‎images from Wikimedia Commons: punct

Dl88008: wiki commons header & info

2016-12-13T19:25:58Z

wiki commons header & info

Dl88008: formatting

2015-03-06T17:21:41Z

formatting

Dl88008: /* easy way to create a page for myself */

2015-03-06T17:16:45Z

‎easy way to create a page for myself

Dl88008: moved FAQ's to Help:FAQ's: logical

2014-10-03T04:13:26Z

moved FAQ's to Help:FAQ's: logical

Dl88008 at 15:19, July 28, 2013

2013-07-28T15:19:42Z

Dl88008 at 13:15, July 20, 2013

2013-07-20T13:15:07Z

Dl88008 at 15:30, June 30, 2013

2013-06-30T15:30:25Z

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	For help creating templates go [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates Here]		For help creating templates go [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates Here]
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		+	=== Success Story Template ===
		+	The... <pre> {{Success Stories Code}} </pre> ...template code placed on an auditors' page will allow automatic listing of Success Stories which have been created using our [http://scientolipedia.org/info/Create_A_Page#Success_Stories Success Stories Form]
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		+	Copy and paste the above code wherever you want the success stories to appear on the auditor page. Then, once you have created one or more success stories they will be listed on the auditor's page automatically.
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		+	This also has the benefit of giving site visitors another way to find the auditor and also make the wins from Scientology auditing and training more accessible to all site visitors. (our success stories are listed by bridge service completed and is not available anywhere else)

	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]

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 Logged in users can check their "Watchlist" when returning to the site and quickly find the conversations they are following.
-Note: be sure to "Watch" any Articles or pages you want to be notified about. (drop-down arrow next to the search box)
+'''Note - 1''': be sure to "Watch" any Articles or pages you want to be notified about. (drop-down arrow next to the search box)
 == easy way to create a page ==

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 Images on [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikimedia Commons] can be displayed on this site without having to upload them to our server.
-One simply copies the file name from wikimedia commons with the wiki syntax normally used to display images on a page and it magically appears on our site - as if we had it on our server.
+One simply copies the file name from wikimedia commons, with the wiki syntax normally used to display images on a page, and it magically appears on our site - as if we had it on our server.
 This image at Wikimedia Commons:
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 Becomes this pic here: (with no downloading or uploading necessary)
 [[File:Vervain hummingbird (Mellisuga minima).jpg|200px]]
 == Pictures in the Infobox ==
 *You should always put a picture in the Infobox if the field is there. (not all pages call for a picture in the Infobox)

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 *click 'show preview' to make sure it looks right
 *SAVE the page.
 == Pictures in the Infobox ==
 *You should always put a picture in the Infobox if the field is there. (not all pages call for a picture in the Infobox)

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 {{Tocright}}
 Use the [http://scientolipedia.org/info/Talk:FAQ%27s 'Discussion' Tab] (above) to let us know other FAQ's we should post.
-= I can't log-in, it didn't send me an email =
+== I can't log-in, it didn't send me an email ==
 Go to "My preferences" at the top:
 *scroll down and check to make sure your email address is correct.
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 *check your email spam folder to see if the confirmation email was filtered out.
 *IF THE ABOVE DOESN'T RESOLVE THE ISSUE THEN [mailto:dl88008#gmail.com email us] and include a phone number for support to call you to resolve the issue. (if outside the US, include your Skype ID)
-= watch list =
+== watch list ==
 This site has something special you won't find on Facebook or any other site. Each and every article, Auditor page, Success Story or any page on the site has a Discussion forum attached to it. It is more flexible than other websites because you can carry on a two way communication about the specific topic of any page you are on. You can also "Watch" the discussion so you can easily find it again and keep current with the latest posts on any particular page or discussion you want. (select "Watch this page" from the drop down arrow next to the search box)
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 #Done...you can find your page anytime you log into the site using the search feature which auto-completes as you type.
-= how can I make my pages look better =
+== how can I make my pages look better ==
 Watch the short tutorial on [http://scientolipedia.org/info/Help_Tutorials creating a page...which explains the 'text editor' built into every page]
-= how do I add pictures to my page =
+== how do I add pictures to my page ==
 *choose 'upload file' from the Toolbox in the left hand 'sidebar'
 *after uploading your file/picture, make note of the file-name or use 'copy & paste' method.
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 *SAVE the page.
-= Pictures in the Infobox =
+== Pictures in the Infobox ==
 *You should always put a picture in the Infobox if the field is there. (not all pages call for a picture in the Infobox)
 * If you don't want a picture of yourself, chose any image you like and upload it.
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 *You can also use the same pic in the main body of the page by copying the file name, inserting it in the main text area and following the instructions for adding a picture to the page as above.
-= how do I add video to my page =
+== how do I add video to my page ==
 *Quick tip to add video to your page.(video tutorial and more elaborate instructions coming soon)
 #Put the following code on your page where you want the video to play.   '''<nowiki><videoflash>your Youtube code|400|300</videoflash></nowiki>'''
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 #Be sure to save your page & enjoy the video. (popcorn optional)
-= [http://scientolipedia.org/info/Linking how do I link to other pages or websites] =
+== [http://scientolipedia.org/info/Linking how do I link to other pages or websites] ==
 *[http://scientolipedia.org/info/Linking Go Here]
-= how to leave a message for another user =
+== how to leave a message for another user ==
 *click on their username
 *go to their 'Discussion' page
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 *they will have 'message' notice at the top of their window next time they come to the site. (and also receive an email notification if they have that preference set in "My preferences")
-= can I email another user? =
+== can I email another user? ==
 *click on their username
 *from their user page find the "E-mail this user" link on the sidebar under the "Toolbox" heading.
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 *NOTE: neither party's email address is displayed in this dialogue box to maintain privacy, just the usernames. Once you send the email to someone however, your email address will be visible to them in the "from" header of their email message.
-= how do I find another user =
+== how do I find another user ==
 *If they post on a discussion page, their username is automatically signed. (click on their username and either message on their Discussion page or email them)
 *e.g. click on my username and send me a message -  [[User:Dl88008|Dl88008]]
-= how do I add References to pages =
+== how do I add References to pages ==
 There are built-in systems for creating references and links to other sources of information in an article. '''This is very helpful to readers and should be done as much as possible...that's part of the benefit of using a wiki.'''
 == link to another page ''within'' this wiki ==
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 *"On the subject of [http://www.thefreedictionary.com/egg+timers egg timers], I have no opinion." Looks like this when you write it - On the subject of <nowiki>[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/egg+timers egg timers]</nowiki>, I have no opinion. (notice the space before inserting the words ''egg timers'')
-== cite references by number ==
+=== cite references by number ===
 #At the point in the sentence where you want to put a reference, use the '''<nowiki>"<ref> - </ref>"</nowiki>''' tags. (beginning and end of the reference)
 #e.g. In the sentence "Joe Blow was a fine fellow". To link to more information about Joe Blow you would write - ''"Joe Blow '''<nowiki><ref>[http://joeblow.com Joe Blow]</ref></nowiki>''' was a fine fellow."'' ''Notice the square brackets on each side of the link and a short word or two (Joe Blow) about the link is inserted as well.''
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 #See the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Cite/Cite.php#Usage Cite Extension] in use on this site.
-= What are "Admin Edits"? =
+== What are "Admin Edits"? ==
 *Admin Edits are edits to your Article or Page to correct or improve the layout or look of the page. It is important the site maintains a consistent look and so admins try to improve the layout of pages to help that. Admins ''do not'' alter content except in cases of grammatical or spelling corrections or to remove offensive content or content that otherwise violates the policy's of this site.
 *The admin edits are also intended as instructional aids to the authors of articles so they can learn various wiki techniques to improve their articles.
-= infobox needs more info =
+== infobox needs more info ==
 *Since this site is new, the data gathered in the infobox's is evolving. Your help is needed to improve the choices listed on the Forms inputs. Please post your suggestions on the Discussion page here, on the [http://scientolipedia.org/info/Technical_Support Technical Support Page] or by clicking my username and the Discussion page there.
 *Example: You think an additional choice for "Location" in the Anthology Form would be helpful...Please let us know as above. - [[User:Dl88008|Dl88008]] 07:58, 28 March 2012 (MDT)
-= I want a map on my page =
+== I want a map on my page ==
 Contact [[Technical Support]]
-= I want a graph on my page =
+== I want a graph on my page ==
 Contact [[Technical Support]]
-= can I get an email notification of post replies or page edits? =
+== can I get an email notification of post replies or page edits? ==
 Yes, '''"My preferences"''' (top of any page) '''>''' check the appropriate boxes in the '''"email confirmation"''' section.
-= page formatting =
+== page formatting ==
-== tildes ==
+=== tildes ===
 Tilde's "'''<nowiki>~</nowiki>'''" are used to sign your name on a page. this is a way to give you attribution for or indicate who made a particular change.  (not needed on discussion pages because your username is automatically inserted whenever you post)
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 [[User:Dl88008|Dl88008]] 07:15, 20 July 2013 (MDT)
-== tables ==
+=== tables ===
 Using tables to display data is very powerful and used in wikis extensively. Wherever you see boxed or contained information on a page it is done by using some form of a "table"
 For a more complete description and explanation of tables go to the Wikipedia page [http://scientolipedia.org/info/Immortality Here] or the Mediawiki page [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Tables Here]
-== templates ==
+=== templates ===
 Templates are used extensively in wikis because they make the work of creating pages much simpler. They also standardize the way pages are presented throughout the site.

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 Note: be sure to "Watch" any Articles or pages you want to be notified about. (drop-down arrow next to the search box)
-= easy way to create a page for myself =
+== easy way to create a page ==
 #Create a log-in for the site. (upper right corner of any page)
-#After verifying your email address, log into the site and click on your user-name. (top line of any page)
+#Find the "[http://scientolipedia.org/info/Create_A_Page CREATE A NEW PAGE]" link in the sidebar under the "HELP AND SUPPORT" section.
-#"Edit" the page by typing a sentence or two about yourself.
+#Select the type of page you wish to create. i.e. "Auditors", "Articles", "Personal Profiles", etc.
-#Put '''<nowiki>[[Category:People]]</nowiki>''' after the text you just wrote.
+#Give the page a unique name. (there cannot be two pages with the exact same name on the website)
-#"SAVE" the page.
+#Click the button to create the page
-#Now click "Edit with form" tab and you will be given a Form to add more info about yourself. (you don't have to fill in every field, just do as many as you want to get started)
+#Fill in the form as best you can and any text in the text area. (don't try to get it perfect on the first edit)
-#"SAVE" the page
+#Preview your new page - if all looks good...
-#Done...you can find your page anytime you log into the site, along the top edge of any page and edit and add more to it at any time. People will find you more easily as well.
+#"SAVE" the page. (if you leave before saving your work will be lost)
-'''Note''': you can substitute "Auditors" for "People" in the Category above and your page will be in the "Auditors" Category instead of the general "People" Category...something that can also be changed easily later if you contact Support.
+#Done...you can find your page anytime you log into the site using the search feature which auto-completes as you type.
 = how can I make my pages look better =

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 = can I get an email notification of post replies or page edits? =
 Yes, '''"My preferences"''' (top of any page) '''>''' check the appropriate boxes in the '''"email confirmation"''' section.
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		+	{{Tocright}}
	Use the [http://scientolipedia.org/info/Talk:FAQ%27s 'Discussion' Tab] (above) to let us know other FAQ's we should post.		Use the [http://scientolipedia.org/info/Talk:FAQ%27s 'Discussion' Tab] (above) to let us know other FAQ's we should post.
	= I can't log-in, it didn't send me an email =		= I can't log-in, it didn't send me an email =