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Joncrz: /* Contributing / Editting */

2011-07-26T21:35:35Z

Contributing / Editting

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	If you aren't sure what to add, but you would like to see something in EcoliWiki, describe what you want on the [[EcoliWiki:Wishlist]] page. Or, email us at {{Email}}.		If you aren't sure what to add, but you would like to see something in EcoliWiki, describe what you want on the [[EcoliWiki:Wishlist]] page. Or, email us at {{Email}}.

	==Contributing / ~~Editting~~==		==Contributing / Editing==
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	Click an edit link at the side of a section and use the textbox in the edit form to add or change content. Or click the Edit table link in a table to change the table content. For more detailed information see [[:Category:Editing Help]].		Click an edit link at the side of a section and use the textbox in the edit form to add or change content. Or click the Edit table link in a table to change the table content. For more detailed information see [[:Category:Editing Help]].

Joncrz: /* I don't find what I'm looking for. What do I do? */

2011-07-26T17:30:32Z

I don't find what I'm looking for. What do I do?

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	=== I don't find what I'm looking for. What do I do? ===		=== I don't find what I'm looking for. What do I do? ===
	If you're a registered user, you can just add new types of information [[FAQ#~~How_do_I_edit_information_in_EcoliWiki~~.3F\|to existing pages]] or [[FAQ#~~How_do_I_add_new_information_to_EcoliWiki.3F~~\|create new pages]].		If you're a registered user, you can just add new types of information [[FAQ#Contributing_.2F_Editting\|to existing pages]] or [[FAQ#Adding_Information\|create new pages]].

	If you aren't sure what to add, but you would like to see something in EcoliWiki, describe what you want on the [[EcoliWiki:Wishlist]] page. Or, email us at {{Email}}.		If you aren't sure what to add, but you would like to see something in EcoliWiki, describe what you want on the [[EcoliWiki:Wishlist]] page. Or, email us at {{Email}}.

Joncrz: /* How do I find information about other Databases? */

2011-07-25T21:42:12Z

How do I find information about other Databases?

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	===How do I find information about other Databases?===		===How do I find information about other Databases?===
	EcoliWiki has pages describing other online resources. The goal is to provide additional online documentation for sites our users should know about. To search for a specific database, type the name in the search box. If it ~~doesn't~~ come up, you may browse the database index by typing '''Databases''' into the search box. If your database is absent, you may add it by using the Database ~~template generator~~ at the top of the index page.		EcoliWiki has pages describing other online resources. The goal is to provide additional online documentation for sites our users should know about. To search for a specific database, type the name in the search box. If it does not come up, you may browse the database index by typing '''Databases''' into the search box. If your database is absent, you may add it by using the Database Template Generator at the top of the index page. Alternatively, you can add a database by clicking the '''Create New Page''' link in the navigation bar on the left hand side of the page. This will bring you to the [[Page_Generator]].

	===How do I find pages that have been edited by my friends/students/competitors?===		===How do I find pages that have been edited by my friends/students/competitors?===

Saleksander: /* How do I add a new plasmid, strain, gene, bioinformatic tool, etc? */

2011-07-19T21:10:35Z

How do I add a new plasmid, strain, gene, bioinformatic tool, etc?

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	===How do I add a new plasmid, strain, gene, bioinformatic tool, etc?===		===How do I add a new plasmid, strain, gene, bioinformatic tool, etc?===
	For adding a new item, click on the '''Create new page''' link on the left-hand side of the page. Find the appropriate heading for the information you want to add in the [[Page_Generator]] and click either the '''Create''' or '''Edit''' buttons.		For adding a new item, click on the '''Create new page''' link on the left-hand side of the page. Find the appropriate heading for the information you want to add in the [[Page_Generator]] and click either the '''Create''' or '''Edit''' buttons.



	===What if my information doesn't fit into any templates?===		===What if my information doesn't fit into any templates?===

Saleksander: /* Can EcoliWiki let me know when pages I'm interested have changed? */

2011-07-19T21:10:17Z

Can EcoliWiki let me know when pages I'm interested have changed?

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	If you know of a Mediawiki skin you'd like to see here, contact us and we'll see if we can install it.		If you know of a Mediawiki skin you'd like to see here, contact us and we'll see if we can install it.

	===Can EcoliWiki let me know when pages I'm interested have changed?===		===Can EcoliWiki let me know when pages I'm interested in have changed?===
	Yes, if you are a registered user? Every page has a '''watch''' tab at the top. Click on that to add pages to your watchlist. If a page is on your watchlist, EcoliWiki will email you if anyone else changes the page. It won't email you again until you view the page, so don't worry about being deluged with emails every time someone makes a minor change. For more information, see [[Help:Watchlist]]		Yes, if you are a registered user? Every page has a '''watch''' tab at the top. Click on that to add pages to your watchlist. If a page is on your watchlist, EcoliWiki will email you if anyone else changes the page. It won't email you again until you view the page, so don't worry about being deluged with emails every time someone makes a minor change. For more information, see [[Help:Watchlist]]

Saleksander: /* What if my information doesn't fit into any templates? */

2011-07-19T21:08:24Z

What if my information doesn't fit into any templates?

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	===What if my information doesn't fit into any templates?===		===What if my information doesn't fit into any templates?===
	If you find that the pre-existing categories don't apply to your information, search for the information in the search box at the left and click the '''Create this page''' link and you can edit the page however you would like. You may also email the EcoliWiki staff at {{Email}} add ask a staffer to create a template for you.		If you find that the pre-existing categories don't apply to your information, search for the information in the search box at the left and click the '''Create this page''' link and you can edit the page however you would like. If your information applies to an existing page but doesn't quite fit in one of the tables, you can add it in the Notes section on that page. You may also email the EcoliWiki staff at {{Email}} add ask a staffer to create a template for you.

	==Accounts==		==Accounts==

DanielRenfro: /* I have a question about my account */

2009-06-30T16:15:29Z

I have a question about my account

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	If you find that the pre-existing categories don't apply to your information, search for the information in the search box at the left and click the '''Create this page''' link and you can edit the page however you would like. You may also email the EcoliWiki staff at {{Email}} add ask a staffer to create a template for you.		If you find that the pre-existing categories don't apply to your information, search for the information in the search box at the left and click the '''Create this page''' link and you can edit the page however you would like. You may also email the EcoliWiki staff at {{Email}} add ask a staffer to create a template for you.

	==~~I have a question about my account~~==		==Accounts==
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	===How can I get an account in EcoliWiki?===		===How can I get an account in EcoliWiki?===

DanielRenfro: /* How do I add new information to EcoliWiki? */

2009-06-30T16:15:08Z

How do I add new information to EcoliWiki?

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	No. We are working on creating a way to do that, but that option is currently unavailable.		No. We are working on creating a way to do that, but that option is currently unavailable.

	==~~How do I add new information to EcoliWiki?~~==		==Adding Information==
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	Add information to existing pages or make new ones.		Add information to existing pages or make new ones.

DanielRenfro: /* How do I edit information in EcoliWiki? */

2009-06-30T16:14:42Z

How do I edit information in EcoliWiki?

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	If you aren't sure what to add, but you would like to see something in EcoliWiki, describe what you want on the [[EcoliWiki:Wishlist]] page. Or, email us at {{Email}}.		If you aren't sure what to add, but you would like to see something in EcoliWiki, describe what you want on the [[EcoliWiki:Wishlist]] page. Or, email us at {{Email}}.

	==~~How do I edit information in EcoliWiki?~~==		==Contributing / Editting==
	{{BacktoTop}}		{{BacktoTop}}
	Click an edit link at the side of a section and use the textbox in the edit form to add or change content. Or click the Edit table link in a table to change the table content. For more detailed information see [[:Category:Editing Help]].		Click an edit link at the side of a section and use the textbox in the edit form to add or change content. Or click the Edit table link in a table to change the table content. For more detailed information see [[:Category:Editing Help]].

DanielRenfro: /* How do I find information in EcoliWiki? */

2009-06-30T16:14:21Z

How do I find information in EcoliWiki?

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	These and many other types of information are needed. Don't be shy! become a registered user and start making EcoliWiki into the resource you want. If you have additional questions, contact the EcoliWiki team at {{Email}}		These and many other types of information are needed. Don't be shy! become a registered user and start making EcoliWiki into the resource you want. If you have additional questions, contact the EcoliWiki team at {{Email}}

	==~~How do I find information in EcoliWiki?~~==		==Searching / Finding Information==
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	Start with the Search box in the sidebar. Or look at lists of pages in [[Popular Categories]].		Start with the Search box in the sidebar. Or look at lists of pages in [[Popular Categories]].