Tour of Origin Wiki
This tour will guide you through the main features and areas of Origin Wiki, helping you understand how to navigate and use the site effectively.
Main Navigation
The Homepage
The Origin Wiki homepage provides an overview of featured content, recent changes, and navigation options:
Homepage screenshot
1. Main Navigation: Access key areas like Random pages, Categories, and Help.
2. Search Bar: Find specific pages or topics.
3. Featured Content: Highlighted articles and trending influencers.
4. Recent Changes: Latest updates to the wiki.
5. Create Page Button: Start a new article.
Article Pages
Article pages contain the main content of Origin Wiki. Each page has several key components:
Article page screenshot
1. Page Title: The name of the article.
2. Action Tabs: Options to view, edit, discuss, or see the history of the page.
3. Infobox: A summary of key information, usually on the right side.
4. Table of Contents: Links to sections within the article.
5. Main Content: The article text, organized into sections.
6. References: Citations supporting the article's claims.
7. Categories: Links to related topic categories at the bottom of the page.
User Dashboard
Your personal dashboard helps you track your contributions and manage your Origin Wiki experience:
Dashboard screenshot
1. Contributions: Track your edits and additions to Origin Wiki.
2. Watchlist: Monitor changes to pages you're interested in.
3. Drafts: Access articles you're working on but haven't published.
4. Preferences: Customize your Origin Wiki experience.
5. Quick Actions: Shortcuts to common tasks.
Editing Interface
The editing interface allows you to make changes to articles:
Editor screenshot
1. Edit Toolbar: Formatting options and tools.
2. Edit Area: Where you make your changes to the text.
3. Preview Button: See how your changes will look before saving.
4. Edit Summary: Field to describe your changes.
5. Save/Cancel Buttons: Publish or discard your edits.
Discussion Pages
Discussion pages (or "Talk" pages) are where contributors can discuss improvements to articles:
Discussion page screenshot
1. Discussion Threads: Topics being discussed about the article.
2. Comment Form: Add your thoughts to the discussion.
3. User Signatures: Identify who made each comment.
4. Timestamps: Show when comments were made.
History Pages
History pages show all previous versions of an article:
History page screenshot
1. Revision List: All previous versions of the page.
2. Compare Versions: See differences between revisions.
3. User Information: Who made each edit.
4. Edit Summaries: Brief descriptions of the changes made.
5. Timestamps: When each edit was made.
Categories
Categories help organize articles by topic:
Category page screenshot
1. Category Title: The name of the category.
2. Category Description: Information about what belongs in this category.
3. Subcategories: More specific categories within this topic.
4. Pages: Articles that belong to this category.
5. Parent Categories: Broader categories that include this one.
Community Portal
The Community Portal is where Origin Wiki contributors coordinate their efforts:
Community Portal screenshot
1. Announcements: Important updates about Origin Wiki.
2. Help Needed: Articles that require attention.
3. Discussions: Community-wide conversations.
4. Projects: Collaborative efforts to improve specific areas.
5. Guidelines: Community standards and policies.
Navigation Tips
- Use the search bar to quickly find specific topics
- Click "Random" to discover new articles
- Browse categories to explore related topics
- Check your watchlist regularly to see updates to pages you follow
- Use the "What links here" tool to see connections between articles
- Explore recent changes to see the latest activity on Origin Wiki