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-[[File:Source_editor_logo.svg|thumb|Source_editor_logo]] [[file:VisualEditor-logo.svg|right|thumb|VisualEditor-logo]]   {{Short description|Introduction to using MediaWiki help pages}}
+{{Short description|Tutorial for new editors}}
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+| title = Introduction to Wikipedia
-{{Help page}}
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+<big>'''[[Wikipedia]] is made by [[Special:RecentChanges|people like <strong>you</strong>]].'''</big>
-'''Help:Introduction''' is a guide designed to assist new users in understanding the basics of using [[MediaWiki]] help pages. This introduction provides an overview of the essential features and functionalities of MediaWiki, helping users to navigate and utilize the platform effectively.
+This page takes you through a set of tutorials aimed at <em>complete newcomers</em> interested in contributing. It covers all the basics<noinclude>, and each tutorial takes only a few minutes, so you can become a proficient [[Wikipedia:Wikipedians|Wikipedian]] in no time!</noinclude>
-== Getting Started ==
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-MediaWiki is a free and open-source [[wiki]] software platform used to create and manage collaborative websites. It is best known for powering [[Wikipedia]], one of the largest and most popular reference websites in the world.
+{{clickable button 2|Help:Introduction to Wikipedia                       |Get started             |style=width:8em; margin-bottom:20px; margin-top:10px; font-size:200%; line-height:2em; border-radius:5px; |Label=Link to the introduction to Wikipedia page|class=mw-ui-progressive}}<br>
+{{clickable button 2|Help:Introduction to policies and guidelines/1       |Policies and Guidelines |style=width:16em; margin-bottom:10px;}}<br>
-=== Creating an Account ===
+| leftimg = [[File:Source editor logo.svg|right|160px|link=Help:Introduction to editing with Wiki Markup/1|class=skin-invert|alt=]]
-To get the most out of MediaWiki, it is recommended to [[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]]. Having an account allows you to:
+| left1   = The '''[[Help:Wikitext|wiki markup source editor]]''' shows the underlying page source code. It works like a plain text file, indicating links and other items using simple code like this: <code><nowiki>[[Earth]]</nowiki></code>.
-* Edit pages
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-* Track your contributions
+{{clickable button 2|Help:Introduction to editing with Wiki Markup/1      |Editing    |style=width:11em; margin-bottom:10px;}}<br>
-* Communicate with other users
+{{clickable button 2|Help:Introduction to referencing with Wiki Markup/1  |Referencing|style=width:11em; margin-bottom:10px;}}<br>
-* Customize your user preferences
+{{clickable button 2|Help:Introduction to images with Wiki Markup/1       |Images     |style=width:11em; margin-bottom:10px;}}<br>
+{{clickable button 2|Help:Introduction to tables with Wiki Markup/1       |Tables     |style=width:11em; margin-bottom:10px;}}
-=== Navigating the Interface ===
+| rightimg = [[File:VisualEditor-logo.svg|left|160px|link=Help:Introduction to editing with VisualEditor/1|alt=]]
-The MediaWiki interface consists of several key components:
+| right1   = '''[[Help:VisualEditor|VisualEditor]]''' is the easier way of editing that works more like a word processor and hides the underlying source code. Links and other items are edited using toolbar and pop-up interfaces.
-* '''Navigation Bar''': Located on the left side of the screen, it provides links to important pages such as the [[Main Page]], [[Recent changes]], and [[Special:Random|Random page]].
+| right2   =
-* '''Search Box''': Found at the top right, it allows you to search for articles and pages within the wiki.
+{{clickable button 2|Help:Introduction to editing with VisualEditor/1     |Editing    |style=width:11em; margin-bottom:10px;}}<br>
-* '''Content Area''': The main section where the content of the page is displayed.
+{{clickable button 2|Help:Introduction to referencing with VisualEditor/1 |Referencing|style=width:11em; margin-bottom:10px;}}<br>
-* '''Tabs''': Located at the top of each page, these tabs allow you to view the page, edit it, view its history, and more.
+{{clickable button 2|Help:Introduction to images with VisualEditor/1      |Images     |style=width:11em; margin-bottom:10px;}}<br>
+{{clickable button 2|Help:Introduction to tables with VisualEditor/1      |Tables     |style=width:11em; margin-bottom:10px;}}
-== Editing Pages ==
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-One of the core features of MediaWiki is the ability to edit pages. To edit a page, click the "Edit" tab at the top of the page. This will open the [[VisualEditor]] or the [[Wikitext]] editor, depending on your preferences.
+{{clickable button 2|Help:Introduction to talk pages/1                    |Talk pages              |style=width:12em; margin-bottom:10px;}}<br>
+{{clickable button 2|Help:Introduction to navigating Wikipedia/1          |Navigating Wikipedia    |style=width:12em; margin-bottom:10px;
+}}<br>{{
+clickable button 2|Help:Introduction to the Manual of Style               |Manual of Style         |style=width:12em; margin-bottom:10px;
+}}<br>{{
+clickable button 2|Help:Introduction/Conclusion                           |Conclusion              |style=width:12em; margin-bottom:10px;
+}}
-=== Using the VisualEditor ===
-The VisualEditor is a user-friendly, [[WYSIWYG]] (What You See Is What You Get) editor that allows you to edit pages without needing to know wikitext. It provides a toolbar with options to format text, insert links, add images, and more.
-=== Using Wikitext ===
+[[Help:Introduction/All|View all as single page]]
-For users who prefer more control over their edits, the wikitext editor is available. Wikitext is a markup language used to format pages. Some basic wikitext commands include:
-* '''Bold text''': <code>'''bold'''</code>
-* '''Italic text''': <code>''italic''</code>
-* '''Internal links''': <code>[[Page name]]</code>
-* '''External links''': <code>[http://example.com]</code>
-== Communicating with Other Users ==
+<div role="search" style="margin-bottom: 20px;">
-MediaWiki provides several ways to communicate with other users:
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-* '''User Talk Pages''': Each user has a talk page where you can leave messages.
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-* '''Discussion Pages''': Each article has a discussion page where users can discuss improvements to the content.
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-* '''Watchlist''': You can add pages to your watchlist to keep track of changes and discussions.
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+namespaces=Help**,Wikipedia**
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+placeholder=Search help and administration pages
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-== Related Pages ==
+| base = {{shortcuts|WP:I|H:I|H:INTRO}}
-* [[Help:Contents]]
+'''For more training information, see also:'''
-* [[Help:Editing]]
-* [[Help:Navigation]]
-* [[Help:Talk pages]]
-* [[Help:Watchlist]]
-== Categories ==
+[[Help:Contents|Full help contents page]]<br/>
-[[Category:MediaWiki help]]
+[[Wikipedia:Training/For_students|Training for students]]<br/>
-[[Category:Wikipedia help]]
+[[Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia|A single-page guide to contributing]]<br/>
+[[Wikipedia:The Wikipedia Adventure|A training adventure game]]<br/>
+[[Help:Getting started|Resources for new editors]]
-{{Help navigation}}
+<div class="center";><small>{{leave feedback/link|page=Help:Introduction|text=Please consider leaving us some feedback.}}</small></div>
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