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{{#ev:youtube|JFEBPZBbHp8|400|right|Editing [[Wikipedia]] in VisualEditor}} | {{#ev:youtube|JFEBPZBbHp8|400|right|Editing [[Wikipedia]] in VisualEditor}} | ||
'''VisualEditor''' ('''VE''') is a simplified tool to edit [[ | '''VisualEditor''' ('''VE''') is a simplified tool to edit [[USApedia]] that allows you see the effect of any change immediately on the page (commonly referred to as [[What You See Is What You Get]]). It does not require editors to use the [[Editing toolbar]] to learn [[wikitext]] to edit existing content. | ||
Editing articles purely in wikitext is and will remain an option using the [[Enhanced editor|enhanced editor]] and editing toolbar. This may be the preference for experienced editors because they might find it faster and more precise. Even editors who enable VisualEditor will have the wikitext option available from the toolbar for each page and section. | Editing articles purely in wikitext is and will remain an option using the [[Enhanced editor|enhanced editor]] and editing toolbar. This may be the preference for experienced editors because they might find it faster and more precise. Even editors who enable VisualEditor will have the wikitext option available from the toolbar for each page and section. | ||
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* Preformatted ({{Keypress|CTRL}} + {{Keypress|7}}) - See [[Enhanced editor]] version at [[Help:Formatting#Preformattedtext]] | * Preformatted ({{Keypress|CTRL}} + {{Keypress|7}}) - See [[Enhanced editor]] version at [[Help:Formatting#Preformattedtext]] | ||
* Block quote ({{Keypress|CTRL}} + {{Keypress|9}}) - See [[Enhanced editor]] version at [[Help:Formatting#Blockquotes]] | * Block quote ({{Keypress|CTRL}} + {{Keypress|9}}) - See [[Enhanced editor]] version at [[Help:Formatting#Blockquotes]] | ||
* Page title ({{Keypress|CTRL}} + {{Keypress|1}}) - Level 1 should not be used for [[ | * Page title ({{Keypress|CTRL}} + {{Keypress|1}}) - Level 1 should not be used for [[USApedia:Accessibility|Accessibility]] reasons | ||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
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[[Category:Pages with videos]] | [[Category:Pages with videos]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:USApedia formatting and function templates|Clear]] | ||
[[Category:Templates with TemplateData]] | [[Category:Templates with TemplateData]] | ||
[[Category:Templates with print versions]] | [[Category:Templates with print versions]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{Main|References}} | {{Main|References}} | ||
USApedia's Visual Editor has the simplest of Visual editor's three footnote systems. There is a plan to upgrade to a more sophisticated system. Until that time, details on the other systems will be stored at [[Help:References (Visual editor)]]. | |||
=== Simplest system === | === Simplest system === | ||
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If the page already contains a citation that applies to the text you want to source, then you can choose to re-use that existing citation. | If the page already contains a citation that applies to the text you want to source, then you can choose to re-use that existing citation. | ||
To re-use an existing reference, place your cursor in the body of the text where you want to add a new reference (number) for that citation. Then click on the "Re-use reference" item from the "Cite" menu. (Note: When | To re-use an existing reference, place your cursor in the body of the text where you want to add a new reference (number) for that citation. Then click on the "Re-use reference" item from the "Cite" menu. (Note: When USApedia gets the third footnote system described at [[Help:References (Visual editor)]], you'll see a "Re-use" tab, in a dialog, instead of a "Re-use" item on the "Cite" menu.) | ||
In the Reference dialog, look at the list for the reference you want to reuse, and select it. If there are many references, you can use the search box (labeled "Search within current citations") to list only those references that include certain text. | In the Reference dialog, look at the list for the reference you want to reuse, and select it. If there are many references, you can use the search box (labeled "Search within current citations") to list only those references that include certain text. | ||
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To add a new image (or another type of media file) to the page, click the Media item [[File:VisualEditor media icon.PNG|23px]] icon in the "Insert" menu. The image will be added where your cursor is located. | To add a new image (or another type of media file) to the page, click the Media item [[File:VisualEditor media icon.PNG|23px]] icon in the "Insert" menu. The image will be added where your cursor is located. | ||
Clicking the "Media" icon opens a dialog box that automatically searches | Clicking the "Media" icon opens a dialog box that automatically searches USApedia for media files related to the title of the page being edited. | ||
Change the search by changing the text in the dialog's search box. | Change the search by changing the text in the dialog's search box. | ||
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==== Languages ==== | ==== Languages ==== | ||
{{Notice|This is not relevant in | {{Notice|This is not relevant in USApedia at this time. It is used extensively on [[Wikipedia]].}} | ||
Languages is a list of pages in other languages that are linked to this one. For now, it can only be edited in source mode or on Wikidata. | Languages is a list of pages in other languages that are linked to this one. For now, it can only be edited in source mode or on Wikidata. | ||