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[[File:File page.png|thumb|alt=Screenshot of a file page|400px|right|A screenshot of a file page]] | [[File:File page.png|thumb|alt=Screenshot of a file page|400px|right|A screenshot of a file page]] | ||
When a file such as an image, pdf, or video [[Special:Upload|uploaded]] to | When a file such as an image, pdf, or video [[Special:Upload|uploaded]] to USApedia an associated '''file page''' is created to house the file on the wiki. To get the file to appear on an article you must [[Help:Link#File links|add a link to the file page]]. | ||
The purpose of these pages is to provide information about the file, for example the author, date of creation, who uploaded the file, any modifications that may have been made, an extended description of the file's subject or context, where the file is used, and license or copyright information. In the case of an image, the file page shows a higher resolution version of the image, if available. To view the file page for an image or video, click on the image itself. | The purpose of these pages is to provide information about the file, for example the author, date of creation, who uploaded the file, any modifications that may have been made, an extended description of the file's subject or context, where the file is used, and license or copyright information. In the case of an image, the file page shows a higher resolution version of the image, if available. To view the file page for an image or video, click on the image itself. | ||
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# "[[#File usage|File usage]]" - a list of pages that embed the file (including pages where the file appears as part of a template). | # "[[#File usage|File usage]]" - a list of pages that embed the file (including pages where the file appears as part of a template). | ||
# "Metadata" (images only) - technical information about the file and the equipment used to create it (camera model etc.) | # "Metadata" (images only) - technical information about the file and the equipment used to create it (camera model etc.) | ||
# [[#Categories|Categories]] - Used to organize the large amount of files uploaded to | # [[#Categories|Categories]] - Used to organize the large amount of files uploaded to USApedia | ||
The following are example pages for different types of files: | The following are example pages for different types of files: | ||
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== Common questions == | == Common questions == | ||
===Editing a file=== | ===Editing a file=== | ||
Files cannot be edited on | Files cannot be edited on USApedia. To edit a file it will need to be downloaded, modified using a suitable software program to perform the modifications, and then [[Upload a new version|upload a new version]]. | ||
===What happens when you upload=== | ===What happens when you upload=== | ||