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<h2 id="read-heading">'''Read''' or '''find''' an article</h2>
The '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:FAQ/Readers|Readers' FAQ]]''' and our '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:About|about page]]''' contain the most commonly sought information about WikipediaNordic 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 Wikipedia Nordic Larp Wiki articles; many can be found at '''[[Portal:Contents]]'''. Also see our '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:General disclaimer|disclaimer]]''' for cautions about WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki's limitations.
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<h2 id="edit-heading">'''Edit''' an article</h2>
Contributing is easy: see '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Tutorial/Editing|how to edit a page]]'''. For a quick summary on participating, see '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Contributing to WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki|contributing to WikipediaNordic 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 '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:SMOS|Simplified Manual of Style]]''' and '''[[Help:Cheatsheet|Cheatsheet]]''' can remind you of basic wiki markup.
'''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Be bold|Be 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 '''[[WikipediaNordic 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 '''[[Wikipediahttps:Help desk|Help desk]]''' or at the '''[[Wikipedia:Teahouse|Teahouse]//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 '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Community portal|community portal]]''' is the place to go. You can practice editing and experiment in a '''[[Draft:sandbox|sandbox]]'''.
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<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 [[WikipediaNordic 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 '''[[WikipediaNordic 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 '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Contact us - Readers|contact us]]'''. If it's an article about you or your organization, see '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Contact us - Subjects|Contact us – Subjects]]'''.
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<h2 id="create-heading">'''Create a new article''' or '''upload media'''</h2>
Check '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Your first article|Your first article]]''' to see if your topic is appropriate, then the '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Article wizard|Article wizard]]''' will walk you through creating the article.
Once you have created an article, see '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:writing better articles|Writing better articles]]''' for guidance on how to improve it and what to include (like reference '''[[WikipediaNordic 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 '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:File Upload Wizard|Upload wizard]]''' will guide you through that process.
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<h2 id="questions-heading">'''Factual questions'''</h2>
If '''[[Special:Search|searching WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki]]''' has not answered your question (''for example, questions like "Which country has the world's largest fishing fleet?"''), try the '''[[WikipediaNordic 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.
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<h2 id="gethelp">'''Stuck?'''</h2>
For your convenience, answers have been recorded for the most '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:FAQ|frequently asked questions]]'''.
You can find also '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Questions|where to ask questions or make comments]]'''.
You can ask questions about using Wikipedia Nordic Larp Wiki at the '''[[Wikipediahttps:Help desk|Help desk]]''' or at the '''[[Wikipedia:Teahouse|Teahouse]//www.facebook.com/groups/nordiclarpwiki/ Nordic Larp Wiki Facebook group]'''. Volunteers will respond as soon as possible.
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<h2 id="directories-heading">'''Directories'''</h2>
*''' [[WikipediaNordic 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.
* '''[[WikipediaNordic 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>
* '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:List of policies|Policy directory]]''': official policies for "English Wikipedia"* '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:List of guidelines|Guideline directory]]''': official guidelines for "English Wikipedia"* '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Manual of Style/Contents|Manual of Style directory]]''': pages related to the style manual of Wikipedia articles.
<h3 style="font-size: 85%;">Community related</h3>
* '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Department directory|Departments]]''': for the different divisions of Wikipedia.* '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Editor's index to Wikipedia|Editor's index]]''': for everything an editor needs to know to work on Wikipedia.* '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Essay directory|Essay directory]]''': for Wikipedia namespace essays.* '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Dashboard|Dashboard]]''': for current discussions taking place throughout Wikipedia.* '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:WikiProject Council/Directory|WikiProjects]]''': for people who want to work together as a team to improve Wikipedia.
<h3 style="font-size: 85%;"> MediaWiki software</h3>
* '''[[Help:Wiki markup|Wiki markup]]''': for the syntax used by Wikipedia to format a page.
* '''[[Help:HTML in wikitext|HTML]]''': for HTML5 elements, or tags and their attribute.
* '''[[WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki:Template messages|Templates]]''': for templates used within WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki.
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* '''[[Help:Menu|Help Menu]]''': for searching by subject matter.
* '''[[Help:Menu/Navigating WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki|Navigating WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki]]''': for searching and browsing the encyclopedia.* '''[[Help:Menu/Joining WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki|Joining WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki]]''': how to get involved.* '''[[Help:Menu/Editing WikipediaNordic Larp Wiki|Editing WikipediaNordic 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/Policies and guidelines|Policies and guidelines]]''': for community standards.
* '''[[Help:Menu/Asking questions|Asking questions]]''': volunteers will attempt to answer.
* '''[[Help:Menu/The Wikipedia Nordic Larp Wiki community|The Wikipedia 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.
<h2 id="tip-heading">'''Tip''' of the day</h2>
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