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[[File:Moving an article - Step 1.png|thumb|Rename button|324x324px]]{{Help Box}} | [[File:Moving an article - Step 1.png|thumb|Rename button|324x324px]]{{Help Box}} | ||
There are a number of scenarios within | There are a number of scenarios within USApedia where it may be necessary to '''rename a page'''. If you want change your [[Help:Username|username]], see [[Help:Username#How%20to%20change%20your%20username|How to change your username]]. | ||
Basic renaming is sometimes required when | Basic renaming is sometimes required when USApedians do not follow [[USApedia:Naming convention|USApedia's naming convention]], when there is a typo, or there is some other similar anomaly. USApedia offers a simple and elegant tool for effectively renaming a page under these scenarios and it is the "move" option. Find this option by mousing over the little down arrow just to the left of the [[search box]]. When using the "move" tab, the software does a number of things in the background to help ensure all information stays connected together and the history of the article is not lost. These actions include: | ||
# The [[discussion page]] is moved and renamed with the main article page | # The [[discussion page]] is moved and renamed with the main article page | ||
# The [[Article history|history]] of both the article page and the discussion page are moved to the new name | # The [[Article history|history]] of both the article page and the discussion page are moved to the new name | ||
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==Changes in the real world== | ==Changes in the real world== | ||
Even when the best practices are used to create good, long-lasting article titles, a changing world can often require a page to be renamed. Deciding how to reflect this change in | Even when the best practices are used to create good, long-lasting article titles, a changing world can often require a page to be renamed. Deciding how to reflect this change in USApedia can be confusing when there is a robust page that already exists. | ||
There are two basic options to follow. Option 1 is the most likely option to follow in the majority of circumstances | There are two basic options to follow. Option 1 is the most likely option to follow in the majority of circumstances | ||
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==How to rename an article== | ==How to rename an article== | ||
* Make sure you are signed into | * Make sure you are signed into USApedia | ||
* Go to the article you wish to rename | * Go to the article you wish to rename | ||
* Hover your cursor over the down arrow next to the search box | * Hover your cursor over the down arrow next to the search box | ||
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'''If you do have the ability to rename files''', when renaming a file, a redirect is automatically created to send any links to the old file name over to the new name. However, the {{tlx|PDFLink}} and templates ignore the redirects; for these types of files you will typically cause the links to break when you rename a file. So it is best to fix each link to the old filename at the same time as you rename the file, so the redirect isn't needed. One way to do this is as follows: | '''If you do have the ability to rename files''', when renaming a file, a redirect is automatically created to send any links to the old file name over to the new name. However, the {{tlx|PDFLink}} and templates ignore the redirects; for these types of files you will typically cause the links to break when you rename a file. So it is best to fix each link to the old filename at the same time as you rename the file, so the redirect isn't needed. One way to do this is as follows: | ||
* On the | * On the USApedia page for the file, near the bottom is a list of pages that link to the file. Open a new tab for each of the pages. | ||
** If your mouse has a wheel, you may be able to open these new tabs by pointing your mouse at the link and clicking the mouse wheel. Or your mouse may have a separate button for opening links in a new tab. | ** If your mouse has a wheel, you may be able to open these new tabs by pointing your mouse at the link and clicking the mouse wheel. Or your mouse may have a separate button for opening links in a new tab. | ||
** Otherwise, right click on each link and select "Open in New Tab". | ** Otherwise, right click on each link and select "Open in New Tab". | ||
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==Related== | ==Related== | ||
* [[Help:Redirect]] | * [[Help:Redirect]] | ||
* [[ | * [[USApedia:Naming convention]] | ||
* [[Special:RenameUser]] | * [[Special:RenameUser]] | ||