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To edit a page, simply click the '''edit page''' link in the header and then modify the text in any way you want. Yes, you can even edit pages others have created--that's part of wiki nature.

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To edit a page, simply click the '''edit page''' link in the header and then modify the text in any way you want. Yes, you can even edit pages others have created--that's created -- that's part of wiki nature.



** Mention what you think should be added or removed on the work's discussion page - someone else can opt to do the work (if they want to) if you're going to be away from your computer.

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** Mention what you think should be added or removed on the work's discussion page - -- someone else can opt to do the work (if they want to) if you're going to be away from your computer.



** If you do get in and you know the page is busy, try to do your editing and get back out - there could be other tropers waiting.

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** If you do get in and you know the page is busy, try to do your editing and get back out - -- there could be other tropers waiting.
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* To create references to other pages, run capitalized words together to make a WikiWord page title. This automatically creates a hyperlink. If the page you want to make has no natural wikiword title (for example it might be one word) use a [={{free link}}=].

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* To create references to other pages, run capitalized words together to make a WikiWord Administrivia/WikiWord page title. This automatically creates a hyperlink. If the page you want to make has no natural wikiword title (for example it might be one word) use a [={{free link}}=].



* To just plain start a new page: Go to the URL that the page ''would'' have if it already existed, and hit the edit button to start editing. You can type the page address directly into your address bar, or add a WikiWord for it in WikiSandbox. However, if it's a {{trope}} page you want to create, post your proposed page in the TropeLaunchPad. If you're starting a new work page, make sure to put it in the proper Administrivia/{{Namespace}}.

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* To just plain start a new page: Go to the URL that the page ''would'' have if it already existed, and hit the edit button to start editing. You can type the page address directly into your address bar, or add a WikiWord Administrivia/WikiWord for it in WikiSandbox. However, if it's a {{trope}} page you want to create, post your proposed page in the TropeLaunchPad. If you're starting a new work page, make sure to put it in the proper Administrivia/{{Namespace}}.
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* After you '''save''' a page, you may need to click '''reload''' to make your browser do a refresh. This will let you see the changes you just made. Click the red link for any new {{Wiki Word}}s to edit them and add text.

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* After you '''save''' a page, you may need to click '''reload''' to make your browser do a refresh. This will let you see the changes you just made. Click the red link for any new {{Wiki Administrivia/{{Wiki Word}}s to edit them and add text.

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