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General Guide on Layout of Wikipedia

Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Its layout is designed to ensure ease of use for both readers and editors. Below are the key elements:

  • Main Article Space: Articles are the core of Wikipedia. Each article consists of a title, body text, and often includes images, tables, and infoboxes.
  • Navigation Bar: Located on the left side, it provides links to various sections of Wikipedia such as "Main Page", "Contents", "Random article", etc.
  • Edit Button: Most pages contain an "edit" button at the top, which allows you to modify the content of the page.
  • Discussion Tab: Positioned next to the "edit" button, this leads to the Talk Page where editors discuss potential improvements to the article.
  • Page History: View previous versions of the page and check who made changes over time.
  • Watchlist: Lets users track changes made to specific articles they are interested in.
  • User Menu: mediawikiwiki:Desktop_Improvements/Features/User_menu#Prototype

Editors on Wikipedia

Visual Editor

The Visual Editor is a user-friendly, WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) interface for editing. Here's how to use it:

  • Toolbar: The toolbar at the top provides tools to format text (bold, italic, links, etc.), insert images, and more.
  • Add Sections: Add new sections with the "Add Section" button.
  • Linking: To add a hyperlink, select the text you want to link and click the link button in the toolbar.
  • Citations: Use the "Cite" button to add references to the article.
  • Saving: Always preview your changes before saving them to avoid errors.

Source Editor

The Source Editor allows you to edit raw wiki markup, which is useful for more complex edits:

  • Syntax: Wiki markup syntax enables you to format text, create links, add references, and more. For example:
    • Bold: '''text''' displayed as text
    • Italic: ''text'' displayed as text
    • Link:
      • External link: [https://example.com Example Link] displayed as Example Link
      • Internal link: [[User:~aanzx]] displayed as User:~aanzx
  • Edit Toolbar: The toolbar in the source editor provides basic markup tools like lists, adding links, etc.

Edit Toolbar (Visual and Source Editor)

Both editors share a similar toolbar:

  • Bold, Italics, Underline: Format text for emphasis.
  • Link: Add hyperlinks to other articles or external websites.
  • References: Insert citation references into the article.
  • Lists: Create ordered or unordered lists.
  • Images: Add media files such as images to enhance the article.

User Pages and Talk Pages

User Pages

Every registered user on Wikipedia has a personal user page (e.g., User:YourUsername), where you can:

  • Introduce yourself to the Wikipedia community.
  • List your interests and contributions.
  • Add a personal sandbox to test edits before making them live.

Talk Pages

The Talk Page (e.g., Talk:ArticleName) is where editors discuss the content and quality of articles. To respond:

  • Click the "Add topic" button to start a new discussion.
  • Use == to create section headers.
  • Use {{ping|username}} to notify specific users.

Notifications

There are two types of notifications which are available on top of the wiki page:

  • New messages: You will be notified when someone replies to your Talk Page or mentions you in a discussion, Alerts
  • Editing Alerts: Notifications about articles you are watching. Notices

How to Create a Page on Wikipedia

Creating a new page on Wikipedia follows a structured process to maintain content quality.

1. Create a Draft

  • Draft Namespace: If you're unsure about the quality of an article, it's best to create it in the "Draft" namespace. This allows other users to review and suggest improvements before it's published.
  • How to Create:
    1. Navigate to your user page or go to Wikipedia:Articles for creation.
    2. Write your content in the draft space.
    3. Click "Submit your draft" for review.

2. Write the Article

  • Title: Choose a descriptive and neutral title.
  • Content: Ensure the content is neutral and verifiable.
    • Avoid original research.
    • Stick to notable, reliable sources.

3. Add References

Use reliable references to back up the content in your article:

  • Inline citations: Use the <ref> tag in the source editor to insert references.
<ref>https://www.example.com</ref>

4. Cite Templates

Wikipedia includes built-in citation templates to make referencing easier:

  • Cite web: Use {{cite web|url=URL|title=Title|date=Date|accessdate=Date}} Example: 
          {{cite web|url=https://www.example.com|title=Example Title|date=2025-01-19|accessdate=2025-01-19}}
  • Cite book: Use {{cite book|author=Author|title=Title|publisher=Publisher|year=Year}} Example: 
          {{cite book|author=John Doe|title=Example Book|publisher=Publisher Inc.|year=2020}}

5. Infoboxes

Infoboxes summarize key facts about the subject of the article (e.g., people, films, books).

Creating an Infobox

  • Use existing templates like {{Infobox person}} or {{Infobox book}}.
  • Example: 
          {{Infobox person
      | name = John Doe
      | image = ImageName.jpg
      | birth_date = 1990-01-01
      | occupation = Actor
      }}

6. Adding Categories

Categories help readers find related articles. You can add categories at the bottom of the article:

  [[Category:People from India]]
  [[Category:Actors]]

Use HotCat to easily add categories by searching for relevant ones.


Helpful Tools


Improving Articles Using Growth Tools

1. Article Translation

You can improve articles by translating them into other languages using the Content Translation Tool available from your user dashboard.

2. Adding References

If an article is missing references, use the Cite Tool in the Visual Editor to add sources quickly.

3. Quality Edits

To improve articles:

  • Add reliable sources.
  • Fix grammatical errors.
  • Expand sections with credible, verifiable information.

4. Assessing Articles

You can also assess articles by providing feedback or marking them for improvements. Help new contributors by guiding them in formatting and citation rules.

Content Translation

Content Translation is a tool for translating articles from one language to another. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Access the Content Translation Tool

  • Step 1: On your Wikipedia homepage, click on your user profile and select "Contributions".
  • Step 2: From the "Contributions" page, click on "Content Translation".
  • Step 3: The content translation tool will open, where you can select articles to translate.

2. Selecting Articles to Translate

  • Step 1: In the tool, choose a language combination (e.g., English to Kannada).
  • Step 2: You'll see a list of articles in need of translation, or you can search for specific articles.
  • Step 3: Click on the title of an article to load the source and target content.

3. Translating Content

  • Step 1: The source text will appear on the left, and the translation box will appear on the right.
  • Step 2: Begin translating the text in the right box. The tool may suggest translations for phrases.
  • Step 3: Ensure that the translation is accurate, neutral, and verifiable.

4. Adding References

  • Step 1: Add references as you translate. Ensure all facts are verifiable.
  • Step 2: Use the <ref> tag for adding references.

5. Finalizing the Translation

  • Step 1: Once the translation is complete, check for any formatting issues.
  • Step 2: Click "Publish" to finalize the translation or save it as a draft for later.
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