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[[File:Annotated file page.png|right|300px|thumb|The most important elements of an article in the "File" namespace. See: [[Help:Files]] and [[Help:How to upload new versions of files]] for more information.]] | [[File:Annotated file page.png|right|300px|thumb|The most important elements of an article in the "File" namespace. See: [[Help:Files]] and [[Help:How to upload new versions of files]] for more information.]] | ||
[[File:Adding an image to an article.mp4|600px|right]] | [[File:Adding an image to an article.mp4|600px|right]] | ||
[[File:Pointer to file upload location.png|thumb|right|300px|To learn how to upload a new version of a file that is already in | [[File:Pointer to file upload location.png|thumb|right|300px|To learn how to upload a new version of a file that is already in USApedia, see: [[Help:How to upload new versions of files]]]] | ||
<section begin="intro" />'''Images''' are one type of file [[Help:File|that can be uploaded to | <section begin="intro" />'''Images''' are one type of file [[Help:File|that can be uploaded to USApedia]] and then added to pages by [[Special:Upload|uploading]] graphic files into [[USApedia]]. Once uploaded, these images are an article just like any other article in USApedia except they are stored in the File [[namespace]]. Once uploaded, users can edit the articles and add narrative further describing the images. | ||
The most important thing to remember when uploading images to select a name that is descriptive and unique because all uploaded documents reside in the same file drawer. Ask yourself the following question when thinking about the file name: | The most important thing to remember when uploading images to select a name that is descriptive and unique because all uploaded documents reside in the same file drawer. Ask yourself the following question when thinking about the file name: | ||
<blockquote>If I knew nothing about this file and came across it in three years, would it be reasonably clear from the filename what this image was?</blockquote> <section end="intro" /> {{Comment|{{#lst:Help:Images|intro}}}} | <blockquote>If I knew nothing about this file and came across it in three years, would it be reasonably clear from the filename what this image was?</blockquote> <section end="intro" /> {{Comment|{{#lst:Help:Images|intro}}}} | ||
USApedia also allows users to [[Help:How to upload new versions of files|upload new versions]] of images and retain version control so it is almost never appropriate to include a specific date in the title. Use the body of the article to describe the image in greater detail. | |||
Files can (and should) add categories to help further bin the image other similar groups of images. If nothing else, add the [[:Category:Images|Images category]] if it is an image. To do so, put the following wikitext at the end of the article: <nowiki>[[Category:Images]]</nowiki>. | Files can (and should) add categories to help further bin the image other similar groups of images. If nothing else, add the [[:Category:Images|Images category]] if it is an image. To do so, put the following wikitext at the end of the article: <nowiki>[[Category:Images]]</nowiki>. | ||
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==Image file types == | ==Image file types == | ||
USApedia is agnostic about the type of file type to use for your images. As of May 2021, USApedia accepts png, gif, jpg, jpeg, and svg. Note that USApedia sometimes does not render scaled images from GIF files very clearly. JPG/JPEG or PNG formats may give better results. | |||
== Adding image == | == Adding image == | ||
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=== Enhanced editor toolbar === | === Enhanced editor toolbar === | ||
[[File: | [[File:USApedia advanced toolbar.png|600px|thumbnail|right|Advanced editing toolbar|alt=Screenshot of the Editing toolbar with the advanced buttons displayed]] | ||
The image file must first be uploaded to | The image file must first be uploaded to USApedia. A [[file page]] will be created once you upload it. Immediately below explains how to display an image (or PDF) using the [[Editing Toolbar]] (call a [[File link]]). For more options see [[Help:Images#Image syntax|Image syntax]] and [[Help:Images#Detailed syntax|Detailed syntax]] (Advanced). | ||
# Place the cursor where you wish the file to appear | # Place the cursor where you wish the file to appear | ||
# Click the "Insert an image" icon ([[File: | # Click the "Insert an image" icon ([[File:USApedia editing toolbar image icon.png|alt=Insert image icon on the editing toolbar|30x30px]]. An Insert file box will open (see below). | ||
# In the "Filename" add the title from the [[file page]] | # In the "Filename" add the title from the [[file page]] | ||
# Add a caption to the photo (optional) | # Add a caption to the photo (optional) | ||
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# Click on "Insert" | # Click on "Insert" | ||
# Make sure to save the page. | # Make sure to save the page. | ||
When the page is displayed, the file will appear where it was inserted. Please also add the [[Alt attribute#In | When the page is displayed, the file will appear where it was inserted. Please also add the [[Alt attribute#In USApedia|Alt attribute]] so that the content is [[Accessibility|accessible]] to those with disabilities (required by [[Section 508]]). | ||
== VisualEditor == | == VisualEditor == | ||
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=== Slideshow === | === Slideshow === | ||
<gallery mode="slideshow" caption="Random | <gallery mode="slideshow" caption="Random USApedia images"> | ||
Image:Edit button.png|Edit button | Image:Edit button.png|Edit button | ||
Image:We Can Edit.jpg|We Can Edit poster | Image:We Can Edit.jpg|We Can Edit poster | ||