Guide to writing a new Howto page on Wikihowto

Wikihowto

Before starting a Howto it is important to have the experience and knowledge to be able to thoroughly and accurately describe the process to complete the project. A new HowTo should follow this page's skeleton form. If you are updating or correcting a page, See:Howto modify an existing howto page

Remember the more detailed the instructions the more likely they can be followed by everyone. If you want simply to know how to write a new page right now, see Howto write a new Howto page on Wikihowto.

Requirements/Part List/Tool List

 * 1) Become a User: Although you can submit anonymously, we prefer giving credit where credit is due. plus it hides you IP
 * See: Howto register and log in on a Wikihowto

Quick Steps

 * 1) Check to make sure another Howto doesn't exist under another name.
 * 2) Start a page
 * 3) * Create a link to your Howto on an Object, your home page, or the Howto List
 * 4) Try to follow general Help:Page Styles/Howto
 * 5) Link your howto to all the applicable objects, and portals.
 * 6) Smile because you helped

Full Steps

 * 1) Check to make sure another Howto doesn't exist under another name.
 * 2) * This can be done by using the search box on the left of the page
 * 3) Naming Conventions:
 * 4) * The title and name should be should be the same
 * 5) * Example: Howto brush your teeth
 * 6) * Always start with 'Howto', capital 'H', one word, not 'How to'
 * 7) * Use spaces or underscores for white-space, they are the same in mediawiki.
 * 8) * all words besides the first should be lowercase, except when is a proper noun, acronym, of otherwise appropriates.
 * 9) * don't make the title too wordy, keep it precise.
 * 10) * Specify the specific subjects name or version when similar subjects could effects the Howto.
 * 11) ** Example: Howto install Windows could be about Howto install Microsoft Windows or Howto install house windows
 * 12) It's a good idea to create a temporary page to write your howto, and post it to the main page when it is complete.
 * 13) * See: Howto create a temporary page on WikiHowTo
 * 14) When designing the howto, try to follow Help:Page Styles/Howto template:
 * 15) * Howtos are not required to follow the template, but it is recommended
 * 16) * The basic outline is as follows:
 * 17) *# Create s short description of the project, if beneficial add Wikipedia links to any specific terms in the form Definition: Fedora_Core
 * 18) *# Make a list the Requirements, Parts, or Tools.
 * 19) *#* After the list Add the box, as shown below, with this code
 * 20) *#**put 'NA' is if does not apply
 * 21) *# Create a step by step description of howto accomplish the task.
 * 22) *#* Be descriptive, add sub steps to make things clear.
 * 23) *#* Include photos, diagrams, and other multimedia when necessary.
 * 24) *#* If a step requires more than a simple explanation, title the step and create sup-steps, or sub-sub-steps.
 * 25) *#* Keeps all steps, and sub-steps short to increase readability and decrease confusion.
 * 26) *#* When a step is complex, if applicable, create a separate howto or link to an existing one.
 * 27) *#** For example: 1. Before you start the start the engine you should check you spark plugs. See:Howto check you spark plugs
 * 28) *##* Link technical terms, products, or other important words to objects on WikiHowTo or Wikipedia definitions.
 * 29) *# If there are common problems that reader may come across add a Common Problems Section. When problems are computer errors, copy the error message into the page.  This will help people searching to find solutions to their error
 * 30) *# If is helpful to create a section for References or See Also to see where the information came from and help to guarantee accuracy. This could be a good place to put links to recommended supplementary information, and similar howtos.
 * 31) *# You can put a credits section on the bottom of the page for you name. If you copy information from a source with a license that requires you to give them credit, you can do so here

=See also=
 * Howto edit an existing page on Wikihowto

=External links=
 * Wikipedia Editing Tips

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