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|  | == Notifications of Changes - Watching Pages  == |  | == Notifications of Changes—Watching Pages  == | 
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|  | :Watch for additions to pageswhere you are researching! You can receive an email each time a page is updatedif you click"Watch" in the upper right hand corner.
 |  | 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: |  | :For example, if you are researching in Albany, New York, "Watch" the following pages: | 
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|  | ::*[[Albany County, New York|Albany, New York]]    |  | :[[Champlain Canal|New York, United States Genealogy]] | 
|  | ::*[[New York|New York]] (and see the Topics section for other pages of interest to watch) |  | ::*[[Albany County, New York Genealogy|Albany, New York]]   | 
|  | ::*[[New York Digital Collections|New YorkDigital Collections]]<br> |  | ::*[[New York Genealogy|New York]] (and see the Topics section for other pages of interest to watch)   | 
|  |  | ::*[[New York Online Genealogy Records|New York Online Genealogy]] | 
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|  | :You must be signed into the Wiki for this feature to work. |  | :Each time information is added to one of those pages, you will receive an email. | 
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|  |  | :'''You must be signed into the Wiki for this feature to work.''' | 
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|  | == Categories  == |  | == Categories  == | 
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|  | :[[: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. You can review a Category Page to see all wiki pages on a particular topic. | 
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|  | :See all categories here: |  | :See all categories here: | 
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|  | ::*[[:Category:Contents|Wiki articles by topic]] |  | ::*[[:Category:Contents|Wiki articles by topic]] | 
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|  | :Some of the categories with a lot of informationare: |  | :Some particularly useful categories, with a lot of information, can be found listed in the following articles: | 
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|  | ::*[[User:Nolaneclark/Sandbox/Research Procedures|Research Procedures]] 
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|  | ::*[[Research by geographic regions|Geographic Regions]] 
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|  | ::*[[Research using record locations|Libraries & Websites]] 
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|  | ::*[[Research_aids|Research Aids]] 
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|  | ::*[[Research_using_societies_and_organizations|Organizations & Ethnic Groups]] 
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|  | ::*[[Miscellaneous Research Tools|Miscellaneous Tools]]
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|  | == Discussion Pages  ==
 |  | ::*[[:Category:Research Process and Instruction|Research Procedures]]  | 
|  |  | ::*[[:Category:Articles by Location|Geographic Regions]]  | 
|  |  | ::*[[:Category:Repositories|Genealogical Repositories]]  | 
|  |  | ::*[[:Category:Reference Materials and Finding Aids|Research Aids]]  | 
|  |  | ::*[[:Category:Societies|Genealogical Societies]] | 
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|  | :Are there pieces missing that would make an article be more complete? Add a note to the [[Help:Discussion Pages (Talk Pages)|Discussion (or "Talk") Page]] to ask a question or request Wiki Contributors add information to that page. To add a note:
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|  | ::#Click on the Discussion tab in the upper left to get to theDiscussion 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: | 
|  | ::#Click to Edit this Page(you will have toSign in with aFamilySearch account).<br>
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|  | == Your User Page  ==
 |  | ::#Click on the Talk tab in the upper left to get to the Talk page.  | 
|  |   |  | ::#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> | 
|  | :The [[Help:user page|user page]] is where you have theopportunity to share information about yourself, or your research interests. This is a great way to get toknow a little about a contributor to an article, oreven find someone with thesame interests.It also gives other users a way tocommunicate withyou. |  | 
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|  | == Navigating The Wiki  == |  | == Navigating The Wiki  == | 
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|  | :Note the 4 purple boxes on theright side ofthis page (Views,Toolbox,Community,Personal tools). This is knows asthe "Navigation Bar" or"Nav Bar". |  | :*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]].  | 
|  | ::*'''Personal Tools''' gives you linksfor your User page,your Talk page, and yourWatchlist. 
 |  | :*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]]. | 
|  | ::*'''Community''' includes theWiki Home link, though most links are for wiki editors. |  | :*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:Wiki Overview|Learn more about these menus]] and how to use them.<br> |  |   | 
|  |  | ::*[[Help:Navigation|Learn more about these menus]] and how to use them. | 
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