User:Pretzels/Welcome

 Welcome to new editors Welcome aboard! We're glad you wish to help edit Wikipedia, and hope you enjoy participating as much as we do. At first, you might feel a little overwhelmed by the sheer size and scope of this project — but don't worry, it will become easier and clearer as you go, and if you get stuck, there will always be other Wikipedians happy to help. This page sets out some information and resources to help get you started; good luck and have fun!

 1 Finding your way around In Wikipedia, there are two types of pages: actual encyclopedia articles, and pages of the community. These community pages are all used to build and develop the encyclopedia, and to communicate with each other in that mission.

Wikipedia's community pages include instructions, policies, help pages, guidelines, discussions, places to make requests, pages to report problems, and user pages. The Community Portal is the hub of this type of activity, and includes announcements, news, ongoing projects, and task lists. This is where to find out where your help is needed most.

 2 Editing articles One of the best places to get started after reading this page is Introduction. Cheatsheet FAQ Tips

If you make a mistake, it's easy to undo it. Here's how: click "History" at the top of the page you made the mistake on. Then click on (undo) at the end of the first line, which is your edit. Finally, click the Save page button. More detailed instructions can be found at Help:Reverting.

 3 Sticking to the rules Be sure to read the following pages. They are very important, and they will help you — even if you're not perfect the first second seventh time! The Five Pillars of Wikipedia Policies and guidelines - Help page/Overview List of policies List of guidelines

 4 Asking for help When you get stuck, confused, or befuddled, assistance is available on Wikipedia's "desk" and "request" pages - ask your editing queries at the New Contributors' Help Page. For more general questions, ask at the Help Desk. Always sign your name on talk pages by adding four tildes ( ~ ) after your message; this will automatically produce your username and the time, aiding the flow of discussion.

Almost anyone on these lists will help you as well:
 * List of Administrators Categorized by Recent Activity
 * Complete uncategorized list of Administrators
 * Members of the Welcoming Committee

We also have a copy of a published book, at Help:Wikipedia: The Missing Manual, if you would like to know a bit about how things are done.

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