Difference between revisions of "How To Wiki"
From MEDS Wiki
m (→Join #wiki on Slack) |
|||
| Line 20: | Line 20: | ||
| − | It's mandatory to be member of the #Wiki [[ | + | It's mandatory to be member of the #Wiki [[Slack]] channel, in order to get updates and discuss about wiki technical related topics. |
| − | |||
== How to use MEDS wiki == | == How to use MEDS wiki == | ||
Revision as of 15:45, 7 August 2019
MEDS wiki is open and visible for anyone. You don't need a user account to look up content.
Everybody is able to create an account, add and edit content.
All heads of departments are invited to sign up and contribute to the wiki. Additional helpers and editors are very welcome too.
MEDS wiki is based on MediaWiki, the same platform behind Wikipedia and many other similar pages.
Contents
Creating a user account
Open the user menu on the top right. Click on create account, fill in your real name as the user name, password, email address and complete the captcha. As soon you send the form, your user account is generated.
In order to be able to edit and add content, you have to confirm your email address. While logged in, go to your [profile settings] and click on "confirm email address". Check your email inbox and finish your signing up by clicking the confirmation link in the mail.
Join #wiki on Slack
It's mandatory to be member of the #Wiki Slack channel, in order to get updates and discuss about wiki technical related topics.
How to use MEDS wiki
The easiest way to look up information is by using the search bar. If you can't find what you are looking for, you are welcome to create a page about your desired topic.
A extensive guide how to create pages, editing and organizing pages can be found here.
Only add content that has beed agreed in consensus with your team/department. This wiki is not a debating platform. Discussions should be held on Slack.
Foreground Skin
This wiki uses the Foreground Skin to make it visually appealing. This skin has some useful features such as image sliders and grid systems. If you're planning the make use of it, refer to their documentation.
Sensitive Data
Keep in mind, this wiki is open for anyone, there is no restricted area here. Please do not post personal information (eg. participants lists) on the wiki. If you refer to documents containing personal information, please make a private link to Mega, where we have password restriction.
Sandbox
Use the Sandbox page to play around with all the layout options and media wiki mechanics.