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'''Starting a new page''' on Fandom takes only a couple of clicks and is an important part of contributing to a community. This page, starting with the video below, will walk you through the basics. |
'''Starting a new page''' on Fandom takes only a couple of clicks and is an important part of contributing to a community. This page, starting with the video below, will walk you through the basics. |
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* The "Create a new article" box will open. |
* The "Create a new article" box will open. |
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* You can choose the article name by typing it in the box. This name will become the last part of the page's URL. |
* You can choose the article name by typing it in the box. This name will become the last part of the page's URL. |
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* Decide between a standard page layout or a blank page. The standard layout provides image and video placeholders as well as section headings. The preload contents for the "Standard layout" are stored at <code>MediaWiki:Createpage-with-video</code> on your community and can be edited by local admins. If VisualEditor is enabled and this pop-up opens when viewing a regular page, the layout option will not appear. |
* Decide between a standard page layout or a blank page. The standard layout provides image and video placeholders as well as section headings. The preload contents for the "Standard layout" are stored at <code>MediaWiki:Createpage-with-video</code> on your community and can be edited by local admins. If VisualEditor is enabled and this pop-up opens when viewing a regular page, the layout option will not appear. |
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* A second way to create a page is by clicking on any red link on your community (which is created by [[Help:Links|linking to a page]] that does not exist). You will then be brought into [[Help:Editing|the editor]] where you can add your content. |
* A second way to create a page is by clicking on any red link on your community (which is created by [[Help:Links|linking to a page]] that does not exist). You will then be brought into [[Help:Editing|the editor]] where you can add your content. |
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+ | * A third way to create a page on some communities is using any [[Help:Inputbox|inputboxes]] that exist on a community. A local community may have added inputboxes, possibly in Project namespace, to create a page with a preloaded layout. Local communities should direct users to these inputboxes if preferred. |
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+ | * A fourth way to create a page is to use a [[Special:CreatePage|<tt>Special:CreatePage</tt>]] link which can be added to a community anywhere where [[Help:Wikitext|wikitext]] works. |
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+ | * A fifth way is to go to a page name that hasn't been created yet, i.e. <tt>https://''wikiname''.fandom.com/wiki/''New page name'' and click the CREATE button on the upper right. |
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== Options == |
== Options == |
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The "Editing" tab of [[Help:Preferences|Special:Preferences]] includes options for page creation: |
The "Editing" tab of [[Help:Preferences|Special:Preferences]] includes options for page creation: |
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== Where to go now == |
== Where to go now == |
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== Further help and feedback == |
== Further help and feedback == |
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{{Help and feedback section}} |
{{Help and feedback section}} |
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Revision as of 00:58, 19 March 2020
Starting a new page on Fandom takes only a couple of clicks and is an important part of contributing to a community. This page, starting with the video below, will walk you through the basics.
Step by step
- Click on the Add button (it appears as Add New Page if you are an anonymous user) on the top right of your community header.
- The "Create a new article" box will open.
- You can choose the article name by typing it in the box. This name will become the last part of the page's URL.
- Decide between a standard page layout or a blank page. The standard layout provides image and video placeholders as well as section headings. The preload contents for the "Standard layout" are stored at
MediaWiki:Createpage-with-video
on your community and can be edited by local admins. If VisualEditor is enabled and this pop-up opens when viewing a regular page, the layout option will not appear.
- A second way to create a page is by clicking on any red link on your community (which is created by linking to a page that does not exist). You will then be brought into the editor where you can add your content.
- A third way to create a page on some communities is using any inputboxes that exist on a community. A local community may have added inputboxes, possibly in Project namespace, to create a page with a preloaded layout. Local communities should direct users to these inputboxes if preferred.
- A fourth way to create a page is to use a Special:CreatePage link which can be added to a community anywhere where wikitext works.
Options
The "Editing" tab of Special:Preferences includes options for page creation:
- Use a blank page as default for creating a new page. This makes the 'Blank page' option the default on the 'Create a new article' box.
- Disable "Create a new article" flow . If checked, this disables the box for you.
Where to go now
- Learn how to add photos
- Learn how to use user pages
- Learn how to format a page
Further help and feedback
- Browse and search other help pages at Help:Contents
- Check Fandom Community Central for sources of further help and support
- Check Contacting Fandom for how to report any errors or unclear steps in this article