View source for Help:Contents


<!-- The layout of this page was formed by consensus as seen at Help talk:Contents/Archive 6. Significant changes should be discussed on the talk page first. -->
<!-- This page uses tables and CSS for layout. Please preview your work before you save. If you have difficulty with the wikicode, assistance is available on the talk page by posting a message to ask for help. -->

<noinclude>{{pp-semi-indef}}{{pp-move-indef}}</noinclude>
<templatestyles src="Help:Contents/styles.css" />
<div class="helpContents-header" style="position: relative; box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 430px; min-height: 6em; padding-right: 360px;">
<div role="region" aria-label="Introduction">
This page provides '''help with the most common questions about Nordic Larp Wiki'''.

You can also search all Nordic Larp Wiki's help pages using the search box to the right, or browse the '''[[Help:Menu|Help&nbsp;menu]]''' or the '''[[Help:Directory|Help directory]]'''.
</div>
<div role="search" style="position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; box-sizing: border-box; width: 360px; padding-left: 60px;">
<div class="helpContents-icon">[[File:OOjs UI icon search-ltr.svg|20px|alt=|link=]]</div>
<div class="inputbox-hidecheckboxes">
<inputbox>
type=fulltext
width=40
namespaces=Help**,Nordic Larp Wiki**
searchbuttonlabel=Search Help
bgcolor=#ffffff
break=no
inline=yes
placeholder=Search Help pages
</inputbox>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class="helpContents-section" role="region" aria-labelledby="read-heading" style="clear: left;">
<div class="helpContents-icon">[[File:OOjs UI icon article-ltr.svg|20px|alt=|link=]]</div>
<h2 id="read-heading">'''Read''' or '''find''' an article</h2>

The '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:FAQ/Readers|Readers' FAQ]]''' and our '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:About|about page]]''' contain the most commonly sought information about Nordic Larp Wiki.

For simple searches, there is a search box at the top of every page. Type what you are looking for in the box. Partial matches will appear in a dropdown list. Select any page in the list to go to that page. Or, select the magnifying glass "Go" button, or press {{key press|enter}}, to go to a full search result. For advanced searches, see '''[[Help:Searching]]'''.

There are other ways to browse and explore Nordic Larp Wiki articles; many can be found at '''[[Portal:Contents]]'''. Also see our '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:General disclaimer|disclaimer]]''' for cautions about Nordic Larp Wiki's limitations.
</div>

<div class="helpContents-section" role="region" aria-labelledby="edit-heading">
<div class="helpContents-icon">[[File:OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg|20px|alt=|link=]]</div>
<h2 id="edit-heading">'''Edit''' an article</h2>

Contributing is easy: see '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Tutorial/Editing|how to edit a page]]'''. For a quick summary on participating, see  '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Contributing to Nordic Larp Wiki|contributing to Nordic Larp Wiki]]'''.  For a listing of introductions and tutorials by topic, see '''[[Help:Getting started|getting started]]'''.  Or play '''[[Wikipedia:WP:The Wikipedia Adventure/Portal|the Wikipedia Adventure]]''' to learn to edit in an hour. The '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:SMOS|Simplified Manual of Style]]''' and '''[[Help:Cheatsheet|Cheatsheet]]''' can remind you of basic wiki markup.

'''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Be bold|Be&nbsp;bold]]''' in improving articles! When adding facts, please '''[[Help:Introduction to referencing/1|provide references]]''' so others may verify them. If you are affiliated with the article subject, please see our '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Conflict of interest|conflict of interest guideline]]'''.

If you feel someone is bullying you or if you don't understand why your edits are being reverted, you can ask for help at the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/nordiclarpwiki/ Nordic Larp Wiki Facebook group]. Volunteers will respond as soon as possible.

If you're looking for places you can help out, the '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Community portal|community portal]]''' is the place to go. You can practice editing and experiment in a '''[[Draft:sandbox|sandbox]]'''.
</div>

<div class="helpContents-section" role="region" aria-labelledby="report-heading" style="clear: left;">
<div class="helpContents-icon">[[File:OOjs UI icon bell.svg|20px|alt=|link=]]</div>
<h2 id="report-heading">'''Report a problem''' with an article</h2>

<strong>If there is a problem with an article about yourself, a family member, a friend or a colleague, please read [[Nordic Larp Wiki:Biographies of living persons/Help|Biographies of living persons/Help]].</strong>

If you spot a problem with an article, <em>you</em> can fix it directly, by clicking on the "Edit" link at the beginning of that page. '''[[#edit-heading|See the "edit an article" section of this page for more information.]]'''

If you don't feel ready to fix the article yourself, please post a message on the article's '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Talk page guidelines|talk page]]'''. This will bring the matter to the attention of others who work on that article. There is a "Talk" link at the beginning of <em>every</em> article page.

Alternatively you can '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Contact us - Readers|contact us]]'''. If it's an article about you or your organization, see '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Contact us - Subjects|Contact us – Subjects]]'''.
</div>

<div class="helpContents-section" role="region" aria-labelledby="create-heading">
<div class="helpContents-icon">[[File:OOjs UI icon add.svg|20px|alt=|link=]]</div>
<h2 id="create-heading">'''Create a new article''' or '''upload media'''</h2>

Check '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Your first article|Your first article]]''' to see if your topic is appropriate, then the '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Article wizard|Article wizard]]''' will walk you through creating the article.

Once you have created an article, see '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:writing better articles|Writing better articles]]''' for guidance on how to improve it and what to include (like reference '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Citing sources|citations]]''').

For contributing images, audio or video files, see the '''[[Help:Introduction to uploading images/1|Introduction to uploading images]]'''. Then the '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:File Upload Wizard|Upload wizard]]''' will guide you through that process.
</div>

<div class="helpContents-section" role="region" aria-labelledby="questions-heading" style="clear: left;">
<div class="helpContents-icon">[[File:OOjs UI icon references-ltr.svg|20px|alt=|link=]]</div>
<h2 id="questions-heading">'''Factual questions'''</h2>

If '''[[Special:Search|searching Nordic Larp Wiki]]''' has not answered your question (''for example, questions like "Which country has the world's largest fishing fleet?"''), try the '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]'''.  Volunteers there will attempt to answer your questions on any topic, or point you towards the information you need.
</div>

<div class="helpContents-section" role="region" aria-labelledby="gethelp">
<div class="helpContents-icon">[[File:OOjs UI icon help.svg|20px|alt=|link=]]</div>
<h2 id="gethelp">'''Stuck?'''</h2>

For your convenience, answers have been recorded for the most '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:FAQ|frequently asked questions]]'''.

You can find also '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Questions|where to ask questions or make comments]]'''.

You can ask questions about using Nordic Larp Wiki at the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/nordiclarpwiki/ Nordic Larp Wiki Facebook group]. Volunteers will respond as soon as possible.

Or {{edit|Special:MyTalk|'''ask for help on your talk page'''|section=new|preload=Help:Contents/helpmepreload|preloadtitle=Help me!}} and a volunteer will visit you there!

For help with technical issues, ask at the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/nordiclarpwiki/ Nordic Larp Wiki Facebook group].
</div>

<div class="helpContents-section" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="directories-heading" style="clear: left;">
<div class="helpContents-icon">[[File:OOjs UI icon listBullet-ltr.svg|20px|alt=|link=]]</div>
<h2 id="directories-heading">'''Directories'''</h2>

*''' [[Nordic Larp Wiki:Directory|Directory]]''': main list of directories and indexes.

<h3 style="font-size: 85%;">Help related</h3>

* '''[[Help:Directory|Help directory]]''': for informative, instructional and consultation pages.
* '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Request directory|Request directory]]''': for  services and assistance that can be requested on Wikipedia.

<h3 style="font-size: 85%;">Protocols and conventions</h3>

* '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:List of policies|Policy directory]]''': official policies for "English Nordic Larp Wiki"
* '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:List of guidelines|Guideline directory]]''':  official guidelines for "English Nordic Larp Wiki"
* '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Manual of Style/Contents|Manual of Style directory]]''': pages related to the style manual of Nordic Larp Wiki articles.

<h3 style="font-size: 85%;">Community related</h3>

* '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Department directory|Departments]]''': for the different divisions of Nordic Larp Wiki.
* '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Editor's index to Wikipedia|Editor's index]]''': for everything an editor needs to know to work on Nordic Larp Wiki.
* '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Essay directory|Essay directory]]''': for Nordic Larp Wiki namespace essays.
* '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Dashboard|Dashboard]]''': for current discussions taking place throughout Nordic Larp Wiki.
* '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:WikiProject Council/Directory|WikiProjects]]''': for people who want to work together as a team to improve Nordic Larp Wiki.

<h3 style="font-size: 85%;"> MediaWiki software</h3>

* '''[[Help:Wiki markup|Wiki markup]]''': for the syntax  used by Nordic Larp Wiki to format a page.
* '''[[Help:HTML in wikitext|HTML]]''': for HTML5 elements, or tags and their attribute.
* '''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Template messages|Templates]]''':  for templates used within Nordic Larp Wiki.
</div>

<div class="helpContents-section" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="topic-heading">
<div class="helpContents-icon">[[File:OOjs UI icon listBullet-ltr.svg|20px|alt=|link=]]</div>
<h2 id="topic-heading">'''Help''' by topic</h2>

* '''[[Help:Menu|Help Menu]]''': for searching by subject matter.
* '''[[Help:Menu/Navigating Nordic Larp Wiki|Navigating Nordic Larp Wiki]]''': for searching and browsing the encyclopedia.
* '''[[Help:Menu/Joining Nordic Larp Wiki|Joining Nordic Larp Wiki]]''': how to get involved.
* '''[[Help:Menu/Editing Nordic Larp Wiki|Editing Nordic Larp Wiki]]''': has general help for editors.
* '''[[Help:Menu/Links|Links and references]]''': has help for creating links, or dealing with references
* '''[[Help:Menu/Images and media|Images and media]]''': how to use images, videos and sound files
* '''[[Help:Menu/Tracking changes|Keeping track of changes]]''': how to track the evolution of a page, or follow a user.
* '''[[Help:Menu/Policies and guidelines|Policies and guidelines]]''': for community standards.
* '''[[Help:Menu/Asking questions|Asking questions]]''': volunteers will attempt to answer.
* '''[[Help:Menu/The Nordic Larp Wiki community|The Nordic Larp Wiki community]]''': how to submit or debate a proposal.
* '''[[Help:Menu/Resources and lists|Resources and lists]]''': has resources for editors.
* '''[[Help:Menu/Account settings and maintenance|Account settings]]''': has tips and tools for registered users.
* '''[[Help:Menu/Technical information|Technical information]]''': has tools for advanced users, and troubleshooting.
* '''[[Help:Menu/Site map|Site map]]''': is the above twelve pages on a single page.
</div>

<div class="helpContents-section" role="complementary" aria-labelledby="tip-heading" style="clear: left;">
<div class="helpContents-icon">[[File:OOjs UI icon lightbulb.svg|20px|alt=|link=]]</div>
<h2 id="tip-heading">'''Tip''' of the day</h2>

{{Nordic Larp Wiki:Tip of the day/{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}}}
{{center|''[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Nordic Larp Wiki tipster|Become a Nordic Larp Wiki tipster]]'' –  [[Nordic Larp Wiki:Tips|Tips library, by subject]]}}
<div role="note" style="margin: 0.2em 0; font-size: 85%; text-align: center;">To add this auto-updating daily tip to your user page, use '''{{tl|totd}}'''</div>
</div>

<div class="helpContents-section" role="search" aria-labelledby="searches-heading">
<div class="helpContents-icon">[[File:OOjs UI icon search-ltr.svg|20px|alt=|link=]]</div>
<h2 id="searches-heading">Additional '''searches'''</h2>

{| role="presentation" class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto; text-align: center;"
| '''Search [[Nordic Larp Wiki:FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]'''
|-
|<inputbox>
type=fulltext
prefix=Nordic Larp Wiki:FAQ
width=40
searchbuttonlabel=Search the FAQ
break=no
</inputbox>
|}

{| role="presentation" class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto; text-align: center;"
| '''Search the [[Nordic Larp Wiki:Help desk/Archives|help desk archives]]'''
|-
|<inputbox>
type=fulltext
prefix=Nordic Larp Wiki:Help
break=no
width=40
searchbuttonlabel=Search the archives
</inputbox>
|}
</div>

{{Basic information|state=open}}
<div role="note" class="center" style="margin-top: 0.2em; font-size: 80%;">
<div class="hlist inline">[[Nordic Larp Wiki:Shortcut|Shortcuts]] to this page:
* [[WP:HELP]]
* [[WP:H]]
* [[H:H]]
</div>
</div>
__NOTOC__
__NOEDITSECTION__
<noinclude>
[[Category:Help| ]]
[[Category:Nordic Larp Wiki help contents|*]]
</noinclude>