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*Once you have logged in and are on a page you want to watch, look on the upper right side of the page for the toolbar with '''watch''', '''share''' and '''print'''. | *Once you have logged in and are on a page you want to watch, look on the upper right side of the page for the toolbar with '''watch''', '''share''' and '''print'''. | ||
*Click '''watch'''. The system will indicate that you are now watching that page | *Click '''watch'''. The system will indicate that you are now watching that page | ||
*“Watching” will generate an e-mail to you | *“Watching” will generate an e-mail to you when other users make edits to the page. When you visit the page, you can view the History tab to see what was changed. This makes it easy for you to track changes to the pages you moderate. | ||
'''Watch the following pages:''' | '''Watch the following pages:''' | ||
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== Be involved - learning about policy changes saves rework == | == Be involved - learning about policy changes saves rework == | ||
Changes occur often on wikis regarding policies, governance, stylistic issues, time-saving templates, and even the roles of moderators and adopters. When such changes occur, it is necessary to be aware of them as they happen. It will save time and unnecessary reworks if new writing and editing follow new changes. | Changes occur often on wikis regarding policies, governance, stylistic issues, time-saving templates, and even the roles of moderators and adopters. When such changes occur, it is necessary to be aware of them as they happen. It will save time and unnecessary reworks if new writing and editing follow new changes. | ||
At FamilySearch Wiki, changes that affect moderators, adopters, and other contributors are proposed and discussed at the [[FamilySearch Wiki Contributors Meeting|Contributor's Meeting]] which is held on Thursdays at 1:00 Mountain time. Everyone is welcome and your opinions are valued. | At FamilySearch Wiki, changes that affect moderators, adopters, and other contributors are proposed and discussed at the [[FamilySearch Wiki Contributors Meeting|Contributor's Meeting]] which is held on Thursdays at 1:00 Mountain time. Everyone is welcome and your opinions are valued. | ||