How to Edit a Page in Wikipedia
Log in/create an account., Find the article that has a mistake (wrong information, spelling, etc.), Click on the "Edit" icon. , Correct the mistake you have found., Click on "Show preview"., Click "Save Page".
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Log in/create an account.
If you already have an account, log in.
If you don't, you might want to create one to keep all your contributions in your account under your username. -
Step 2: Find the article that has a mistake (wrong information
,, Take a look again.
Did you accidentally remove a word? Is there is anything else you could correct? , It will give you the chance to take a look at the article with your edits without saving the edit. , When you edited the page and clicked " Show preview"
click "Save Page" to save your edits.
Always do your best to leave an edit summary to describe that changes you have made. -
Step 3: spelling
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Step 4: Click on the "Edit" icon.
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Step 5: Correct the mistake you have found.
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Step 6: Click on "Show preview".
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Step 7: Click "Save Page".
Detailed Guide
If you already have an account, log in.
If you don't, you might want to create one to keep all your contributions in your account under your username.
,, Take a look again.
Did you accidentally remove a word? Is there is anything else you could correct? , It will give you the chance to take a look at the article with your edits without saving the edit. , When you edited the page and clicked " Show preview"
click "Save Page" to save your edits.
Always do your best to leave an edit summary to describe that changes you have made.
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