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− | Before you publish an edit to an article, it's a good idea to '''preview''' the changes you are making. That way, you know that everything looks the way you want it to |
+ | Before you publish an edit to an article in [[Help:Source edit mode|source mode]], it's a good idea to '''preview''' the changes you are making. That way, you know that everything looks the way you want it to. |
+ | :'''''Since our visual editors don't need preview functionality, this feature applies to the [[Help:Source edit mode|source editor]] only.''' '' |
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− | Note that the new [[Help:VisualEditor|VisualEditor]] does not include preview functionality, as the editor itself is intended to show an accurate representation of the published article. |
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+ | [[File:UCP_preview.jpg|353x353px|thumb|Preview button|alt=]] |
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+ | So, to preview what your edit will look like on the page before publishing it, click on the 'Show Preview' button. Depending on your editor, a preview will either show in a modal or below the editing area. In the top-left corner you can return to the editing window with "resume editing". In the top-right corner you can click on "save changes" which will save your edit. |
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⚫ | When you are in the [[Help:Editing|editing]] screen for a page, you can see |
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− | [[File:PreviewPublish.png|thumb|center|300px|The Preview and Publish buttons.]] |
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⚫ | In the editor, you will also see a "show changes" button. Clicking on this will open a modal highlighting the differences between your yet-to-be-saved version and the last saved version of the page. Some people find this easier to examine for errors and completeness than a simple preview. As with the regular preview page, you can click Publish after showing changes to save your edits. |
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+ | == Why should I preview my edits? == |
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− | The preview screen that pops up after clicking Preview will show you exactly what the page will look like if you publish your current revision. The bottom of the preview box has a Publish button you can click if the page is ready to be saved, as well as a Back button if you need to return to the editor and make further changes. |
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+ | To be clear, there is no technical ''requirement'' that you preview your edits. But it is helpful. |
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+ | The biggest way? It lets you see the effect of your edits across several different device widths. Since the Fandom skin adapts itself to different screen sizes, it can be instructive to see how your changes affect the look of the page on tablets, desktop, and extra-large desktops. Most importantly, it gives you a glimpse of the page on [[Help:Mobile web|mobile web]], a radically different skin used on phones. |
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− | On the Preview button, you can find a drop down arrow that you can click. This leads you to an option that says Show changes. |
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+ | But some editors also use it for housekeeping reasons. Previewing your edits lets you include many changes into a single edit, thereby reducing the number of entries on the page's [[Help:Page history|history]]. |
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− | [[File:PreviewShowchanges.png|thumb|center|300px|The Show changes option in the Preview menu.]] |
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+ | * [[Help:Editing|Editing]] |
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+ | == Further help and feedback == |
− | [[File:FluidPreviewMenuOpen.png|thumb|right|300px|Preview the page at different sizes]][[File:HelpMobilePreview.png|thumb|300px|Preview a page in the Wikia Mobile layout]]Previewing your edits lets you include as many revisions you want to make as possible into one edit. The more edits you make in quick succession, especially to correct typos or formatting errors, the harder it is for other editors to check what changed between edits. That also fills up the [[Help:Page history|page history]] with lots of minor edits. |
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− | While previewing your edits, you also have the option to view the page at the minimum and maximum possible sizes. This can be helpful when you've made changes that affect the overall layout of the page. You can also choose to preview how the page will look for '[[Help:Mobile Web|Mobile]]' users. Many visitors to Wikia use their smartphones (or similar devices like the iPod Touch), so this is an important consideration. |
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− | *Learn more about [[Help:Editing|editing on Wikia]] |
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− | ==Further help and feedback== |
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+ | [[tr:Yardım:Önizleme]] |
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+ | [[uk:Довідка:Попередній перегляд]] |
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Revision as of 06:14, 21 February 2021
Before you publish an edit to an article in source mode, it's a good idea to preview the changes you are making. That way, you know that everything looks the way you want it to.
- Since our visual editors don't need preview functionality, this feature applies to the source editor only.
How do I preview changes?
When you are in the editing screen for a page, you can see several buttons at the bottom of the screen. The Publish button saves the page, but, before you do that, you'll likely want to know what the page looks like in case you need to make any corrections.
So, to preview what your edit will look like on the page before publishing it, click on the 'Show Preview' button. Depending on your editor, a preview will either show in a modal or below the editing area. In the top-left corner you can return to the editing window with "resume editing". In the top-right corner you can click on "save changes" which will save your edit.
Show changes option
In the editor, you will also see a "show changes" button. Clicking on this will open a modal highlighting the differences between your yet-to-be-saved version and the last saved version of the page. Some people find this easier to examine for errors and completeness than a simple preview. As with the regular preview page, you can click Publish after showing changes to save your edits.
Why should I preview my edits?
To be clear, there is no technical requirement that you preview your edits. But it is helpful.
The biggest way? It lets you see the effect of your edits across several different device widths. Since the Fandom skin adapts itself to different screen sizes, it can be instructive to see how your changes affect the look of the page on tablets, desktop, and extra-large desktops. Most importantly, it gives you a glimpse of the page on mobile web, a radically different skin used on phones.
But some editors also use it for housekeeping reasons. Previewing your edits lets you include many changes into a single edit, thereby reducing the number of entries on the page's history.
See also
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