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=== Linking === | === Linking === | ||
Linking is the most basic and important feature of the wiki. By linking wiki pages to each other the wiki becomes more comprehensive and reflective of our collective knowledge | Linking is the most basic and important feature of the wiki. By linking wiki pages to each other the wiki becomes more comprehensive and reflective of our collective knowledge. | ||
To link to a page, surround its title with double brackets. So then, the code <code><nowiki>[[Eric Weinstein]]</nowiki></code> produces the link [[Eric Weinstein]]. | * To link to a page, surround its title with double brackets. So then, the code <code><nowiki>[[Eric Weinstein]]</nowiki></code> produces the link [[Eric Weinstein]]. | ||
To change how the link displays, separate the page title and the text you want displayed with the <code>|</code> symbol. So then, the code <code><nowiki>[[Eric Weinstein|Eric]]</nowiki></code> produces the link [[Eric Weinstein|Eric]]. | * To change how the link displays, separate the page title and the text you want displayed with the <code>|</code> symbol. So then, the code <code><nowiki>[[Eric Weinstein|Eric]]</nowiki></code> produces the link [[Eric Weinstein|Eric]]. | ||
=== Special Pages === | === Special Pages === | ||
Revision as of 03:25, 4 April 2020
Hello, and welcome to The Portal. We are a project-driven community spread over many interest areas and a variety of backgrounds, so we are always looking for more people to pitch in. Big or small, find something that interests you and contribute what you can. To learn more about our values and goals, read our Value Statement.
Using the Wiki
The wiki yadda yadda yadda
Linking
Linking is the most basic and important feature of the wiki. By linking wiki pages to each other the wiki becomes more comprehensive and reflective of our collective knowledge.
- To link to a page, surround its title with double brackets. So then, the code
[[Eric Weinstein]]produces the link Eric Weinstein.
- To change how the link displays, separate the page title and the text you want displayed with the
|symbol. So then, the code[[Eric Weinstein|Eric]]produces the link Eric.
Special Pages
The wiki's Special Pages provide tools to see where attention is needed. There are more than
Orphaned Pages
Orphaned pages are pages not linked
Wanted Pages
Wanted pages are pages that have not yet been created, but have a wiki link pointing to them.
Pages with the Fewest Revisions
Projects
At present, there are four major focus areas based on ideas put forth. The hub pages
Joining an Existing Project
Adding Your Own Project
Topics
Below the project listings on the main page.