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This page is a step-by-step walkthrough on editing the wiki. It is intended to help first time contributors with their first edit.
This page is a step-by-step walkthrough on editing the wiki. It is intended to help first time contributors with their first edit.


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==Using the visual editor==
==Using the visual editor==
For help on how to use the VisualEditor, a  comprehensive guide can be found on [[wikipedia:Help:VisualEditor|Wikipedia's VisualEditor help page]].
For help on how to use the VisualEditor, a  comprehensive guide can be found on [[wikipedia:Help:VisualEditor|Wikipedia's VisualEditor help page]].
==Categorisation==
Ensuring each page is properly categorised is crucial for pages to be findable by users. Refer to similiar pages to find the exact category names that match, or create a new category if it doesn't exist yet.
You can categorise a page by adding the following text anywhere on the page:
<nowiki>[[Category:Insert category name here]]</nowiki>
For beginners, we suggest using the templates provided (see next section) to start a page. These templates have the appropriate categories pre-inserted. 
==Templates==
Templates have been provide for some types of pages. These templates serve as a starting point, and editors are encouraged to liberally adjust and revise the headings and structure to suit the content.