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== Notifications of Changes - Watching Pages == | == Notifications of Changes - Watching Pages == | ||
:[[Image:Sluth.JPG|right|Sluth.JPG]]New information | :[[Image:Sluth.JPG|right|Sluth.JPG]]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. Click '''Watch''' in the upper right hand corner. | ||
:For example, if you are researching in Albany, New York, "Watch" the following pages: | :For example, if you are researching in Albany, New York, "Watch" the following pages: | ||
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::*[[New York Digital Collections|New York Digital Collections]]<br> | ::*[[New York Digital Collections|New York Digital Collections]]<br> | ||
:Each time information is added to one of those pages, you | :Each time information is added to one of those pages, you will receive an e-mail. | ||
:You must be signed into the Wiki for this feature to work. | :You must be signed into the Wiki for this feature to work. | ||
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== Categories == | == Categories == | ||
:[[:Category:Contents|Wiki 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. | ||
:See all categories here: | :See all categories here: | ||
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== Talk Pages == | == Talk Pages == | ||
: | :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: | ||
::#Click on the Talk tab in the upper left to get to the Talk page. | ::#Click on the Talk tab in the upper left to get to the Talk page. | ||
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:Note the 5 purple boxes on the right side of this page (Research Articles, Volunteer, Views, Toolbox, Personal tools). This is known as the "Navigation Bar" or "Nav Bar". | :Note the 5 purple boxes on the right side of this page (Research Articles, Volunteer, Views, Toolbox, Personal tools). This is known as the "Navigation Bar" or "Nav Bar". | ||
::*'''Personal Tools''' gives you links for your User page, your Talk page, and your Watchlist. | ::*'''Personal Tools''' gives you links for your User page, your Talk page, and your Watchlist. | ||
::*'''Volunteer''' includes articles to help you get started as a new | ::*'''Volunteer''' includes articles to help you get started as a new contributor. | ||
::*[[Help:Navigation|Learn more about these menus]] and how to use them.<br> | ::*[[Help:Navigation|Learn more about these menus]] and how to use them.<br> | ||
Revision as of 10:35, 4 November 2013
Notifications of Changes - Watching Pages[edit | edit source]
- 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. Click Watch in the upper right hand corner.
- For example, if you are researching in Albany, New York, "Watch" the following pages:
- Albany, New York
- New York (and see the Topics section for other pages of interest to watch)
- New York Digital Collections
- Each time information is added to one of those pages, you will receive an e-mail.
- You must be signed into the Wiki for this feature to work.
- Main article: Help:Watchlist
Categories[edit | edit source]
- 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.
- See all categories here:
- Some particularly useful categories, with a lot of information, can be found listed in the following articles:
Talk Pages[edit | edit source]
- Is information missing that would make an article more complete? Add a note to the Talk Page to ask a question or request Wiki Contributors to add information to that page. To add a note:
- Click on the Talk tab in the upper left to get to the Talk page.
- Click to Edit this Page (you will have to Sign in with a FamilySearch account).
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.
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- Note the 5 purple boxes on the right side of this page (Research Articles, Volunteer, Views, Toolbox, Personal tools). This is known as the "Navigation Bar" or "Nav Bar".
- Personal Tools gives you links for your User page, your Talk page, and your Watchlist.
- Volunteer includes articles to help you get started as a new contributor.
- Learn more about these menus and how to use them.
Learn more about using the Wiki[edit | edit source]
 Basic Wiki Searches |  About the Wiki |  Keys to Success Using the Wiki |  Ask a Question |
