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** you arrive at the '''edit page''' of the article and can see the Wiki syntax at work, | ** you arrive at the '''edit page''' of the article and can see the Wiki syntax at work, | ||
** click the '''back button''' to leave the page '''without altering it'''. | ** click the '''back button''' to leave the page '''without altering it'''. | ||
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** '''[[Manifold Atlas:Create_a_new open-edit page|create a new open-editing page]]''', | ** '''[[Manifold Atlas:Create_a_new open-edit page|create a new open-editing page]]''', | ||
** '''[[Manifold Atlas:Create a new author-based page|create a new author-based page]]'''. | ** '''[[Manifold Atlas:Create a new author-based page|create a new author-based page]]'''. | ||
Revision as of 19:49, 20 September 2009
The Manifold Atlas is a wiki where registered users can create new pages, add to or edit existing pages and write on the parallel discussion pages. This page orients new authors to essential information about writing.
1 Getting started
The quickest way to get started runs as follows.
- First browse the page writing style to learn about the scientific aspects of writing in the Atlas.
- Then visit a sample page and click the edit box at the top of the page,
- you arrive at the edit page of the article and can see the Wiki syntax at work,
- click the back button to leave the page without altering it.
- Then choose one of the following:
2 Your user page
We ask each registered user to create their user page: having logged in, simply click the red link with your user name at the top of page. Your user page need only contain some form of current contact information: a current email or work address or a link to your homepage.
- The user rights in the Manifold Atlas are described here.
- You can adjust the preferences for your account by clicking the my preferences link at the top of the page.
3 Contact the administrators
If you have queries or questions, you may email the administrators.
