Wikipedia:Tip of the day/October 26

A plain & simple introduction

The article Plain and simple is a summary that explains the basics of what you need to know to start editing quickly and avoid major stumbling blocks. Don't worry if you don't understand everything at first. As time goes on, you'll learn how to be a great contributor to Wikipedia!

If you do get stuck, there are volunteers available to answer your questions, see asking for help for more information.