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The easiest way to create a new page is to search for the page title. Assuming it doesn't already exist, you will be presented with a link to create it. Don't feel obliged to make it a complete page right away -- you can flag a page as a draft by putting the text ''<nowiki>{{stub}}</nowiki>'' near the bottom to automatically add it to the [[:Category:Stubs|Stub]] category. It is helpful to categorize your pages according to the available [[Special:Categories|categories]]. For more information, see [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Starting_a_new_page Starting a new page]. | The easiest way to create a new page is to search for the page title. Assuming it doesn't already exist, you will be presented with a link to create it. | ||
Don't feel obliged to make it a complete page right away -- you can flag a page as a draft by putting the text ''<nowiki>{{stub}}</nowiki>'' near the bottom to automatically add it to the [[:Category:Stubs|Stub]] category. It is helpful to categorize your pages according to the available [[Special:Categories|categories]]. For more information, see [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Starting_a_new_page Starting a new page]. | |||
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[[Special:PasswordReset|Password Reset]] | Try [[Special:PasswordReset|Password Reset]]. If that doesn't work, ask Edward. If you've contributed to the wiki in the past, he's generally happy to give you lifelong access. | ||
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== Updates == | == Updates == | ||
For updates, see [[Laird_group_wiki:About#Updates|Information about the server.]] | |||
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[[Category:Programming]] | [[Category:Programming]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:55, 9 April 2026
This is a wiki for the Laird group at Lancaster and our collaborators. It is maintained by Edward Laird.
Getting started
If you are at Lancaster and interested in becoming a user, email Edward. Being a user gives you permission to view and edit wiki pages. If you have expertise of wiki maintenance or running a cloud server and would like to help run the wiki, you are especially welcome.
Editing pages
Editing a page is easy - click on the 'edit' link at the top of the page. Wiki pages are written in a markup language similar to HTML or Latex (but simpler). It's easy to learn by diving into other people's pages, and you can also see For Editors and Editing. If you make a mistake it can easily be reverted (by you or any other user) at any time, so be bold!
Creating pages
The easiest way to create a new page is to search for the page title. Assuming it doesn't already exist, you will be presented with a link to create it.
Don't feel obliged to make it a complete page right away -- you can flag a page as a draft by putting the text {{stub}} near the bottom to automatically add it to the Stub category. It is helpful to categorize your pages according to the available categories. For more information, see Starting a new page.
Locked out?
Try Password Reset. If that doesn't work, ask Edward. If you've contributed to the wiki in the past, he's generally happy to give you lifelong access.
Useful links
Updates
For updates, see Information about the server.