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== Notifications of Changes—Watching Pages  ==
== Notifications of Changes - Watching Pages  ==


New information can be added at any time to the pages for the localities you are researching. "Watch" those pages, and you will receive an email each time a page is updated. To '''Watch''' a page, click on the star by the Search field in the upper right hand corner.
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:For example, if you are researching in Albany, New York, "Watch" the following pages:
:When you are researching in, for example, Albany, New York, there are a few pages you should "Watch" by clicking Watch in the up:


:[[Champlain Canal|New York, United States Genealogy]]
::*[[Albany County, New York|Albany, New York]]  
::*[[Albany County, New York Genealogy|Albany, New York]]  
::*[[New York|New York]] (and see the Topics section for other pages of interest to watch)  
::*[[New York Genealogy|New York]] (and see the Topics section for other pages of interest to watch)  
::*[[New York Digital Collections|New York Digital Collections]]<br>
::*[[New York Online Genealogy Records|New York Online Genealogy]]


:Each time information is added to one of those pages, you will receive an email.
:This will send you an email each time the page is edited, and that will allow you to be updated when new resources are added to this page.
 
:'''You must be signed into the Wiki for this feature to work.'''
 
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== Categories  ==
== Categories  ==


:[[:Category:Contents|Wiki Categories]] or Topics allow you to view articles that are related. You can review a Category Page to see all wiki pages on a particular topic.
:[[:Category:Contents|Wiki Categories]], or Topics, allow you to view articles that are related for more information. Some categories have very little, some have a lot. Some categories with a lot of information are:


:See all categories here:
::*[[User:Nolaneclark/Sandbox/Research Procedures|Research Procedures]]
::*[[User:Nolaneclark/Sandbox/Geographic Regions|Geographic Regions]]
::*[[User:Nolaneclark/Sandbox/Record Locations|Libraries &amp; Websites]]
::*[[User:Nolaneclark/Sandbox/Research Aids|Research Aids]]
::*[[User:Nolaneclark/Sandbox/Groups|Organizations &amp; Ethnic Groups]]
::*[[User:Nolaneclark/Sandbox/Miscellaneous Research Tools|Miscellaneous Tools]]


::*[[:Category:Contents|Wiki articles by topic]]
== Discussion Pages  ==


:Some particularly useful categories, with a lot of information, can be found listed in the following articles:
:Are there pieces missing that would make an article be more complete? Add a note to the Discussion (or "Talk") Page to ask a question or request Wiki Contributors add information to that page. To add a note:


::*[[:Category:Research Process and Instruction|Research Procedures]]
::#Click on the Discussion tab in the upper left to get to the Discussion page.
::*[[:Category:Articles by Location|Geographic Regions]]
::#Click to Edit this Page (you will have to Sign in with a FamilySearcha ccount).&nbsp;<br>
::*[[:Category:Repositories|Genealogical Repositories]]
::*[[:Category:Reference Materials and Finding Aids|Research Aids]]
::*[[:Category:Societies|Genealogical Societies]]


== Talk Pages ==
== Your User Page ==


:Is information missing that would make an article more complete? Add a note to the [[Help:Talk Pages|Talk Page]] to ask a question or request Wiki Contributors to add information to that page. To add a note:
:The User Page is where you have the opportunity to share information about yourself, or your research interests. This is a great way to get to know a little about a contributor to an article, or even find someone with the same interests. It also gives other users a way to communicate with you.


::#Click on the Talk tab in the upper left to get to the Talk page.
== Navigating The Wiki ==
::#Click on "Edit" or "Edit Source" in the top right corner of the screen to add content. Be sure to save your changes. (You must be signed in with a FamilySearch account).<br>


== Navigating The Wiki ==
:Note the&nbsp;4 purple boxes on the right side of this page (Views, Toolbox, Community, Personal tools). This is knows as the "Navigation Bar" or "Nav Bar".
::*'''Personal Tools''' gives you links for your User page, your Talk page, and your Watchlist.
::*'''Community''' includes the Wiki Home link, though most links are for wiki editors.
::*[[Help:Wiki Overview|Learn more about these menus]]&nbsp;and how to use them.<br>


:*You can use the navigation bar on the left hand of the screen to navigate the Wiki including [[Browse by Country|Browse by Country]] and [[Research Resources|Research Resources]].
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:*You can also use the Search field in the top left hand corner to type in localities, such as a county, state, or country or topics and record types, such as Census Records or [[Research_Process|Research Process]].
:*In the top right hand corner, you will find links to your [[Help:User_page|User page]], [[Help:Talk_pages#User_Talk_pages|User talk page]], [[Help:Preferences|Preferences]], [[Help:Watchlist|Watchlist]] of articles and contributions. A link to your [[Help:Practice_Editing_in_Your_Sandbox|personal sandbox]] is located on the left navigation bar under the Volunteer and Helper section.
::*[[Help:Navigation|Learn more about these menus]] and how to use them.


=== Learn more about using the Wiki  ===
=== <br>Learn more about using the Wiki  ===


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Revision as of 13:54, 16 November 2012

Notifications of Changes - Watching Pages[edit | edit source]

Sluth.JPG
When you are researching in, for example, Albany, New York, there are a few pages you should "Watch" by clicking Watch in the up:
This will send you an email each time the page is edited, and that will allow you to be updated when new resources are added to this page.

Categories[edit | edit source]

Wiki Categories, or Topics, allow you to view articles that are related for more information. Some categories have very little, some have a lot. Some categories with a lot of information are:

Discussion Pages[edit | edit source]

Are there pieces missing that would make an article be more complete? Add a note to the Discussion (or "Talk") Page to ask a question or request Wiki Contributors add information to that page. To add a note:
  1. Click on the Discussion tab in the upper left to get to the Discussion page.
  2. Click to Edit this Page (you will have to Sign in with a FamilySearcha ccount). 

Your User Page[edit | edit source]

The User Page is where you have the opportunity to share information about yourself, or your research interests. This is a great way to get to know a little about a contributor to an article, or even find someone with the same interests. It also gives other users a way to communicate with you.

Navigating The Wiki[edit | edit source]

Note the 4 purple boxes on the right side of this page (Views, Toolbox, Community, Personal tools). This is knows as the "Navigation Bar" or "Nav Bar".
  • Personal Tools gives you links for your User page, your Talk page, and your Watchlist.
  • Community includes the Wiki Home link, though most links are for wiki editors.
  • Learn more about these menus and how to use them.



Learn more about using the Wiki[edit | edit source]

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Basic Wiki Searches
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Find an ancestor using the Wiki
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Keys to Success Using the Wiki
Thumb Blue Man with Question.png
Ask a Question
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