Editing Help/Navigation

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<translate><!--T:37--> Every page on a MediaWiki site not only has information to show you but also allows you to move to other pages.</translate>
<translate><!--T:44--> This is called "navigation".</translate>

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To help you navigate, every page on <tvar name=1></tvar>, has three main navigation elements:
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# <translate><!--T:2--> The [[<tvar name=1>#Sidebar</tvar>|sidebar]] gives you access to important pages in the wiki such as <tvar name=2>[[Special:MyLanguage/Help:Recent changes|}}]]</tvar> or <tvar name=3>[[Special:MyLanguage/Help:Managing files|}}]]</tvar>.</translate> <translate><!--T:45--> MediaWiki requires you to log in before seeing all of the sidebar options.</translate>
# <translate><!--T:3--> Links (often called [[<tvar name=tabs>#Page tabs</tvar>|tabs]]) which relate to the page currently displayed: its associated discussion page, the version history, and – most notably – the edit link.</translate>
# <translate><!--T:4--> [[<tvar name=links>#User Links</tvar>|User links]]; as an anonymous user, you'll see a link to create an account or log in.</translate> <translate><!--T:46--> As a logged-in user you have a collection of personal links, including ones to your user page and [[<tvar name=preferences>Special:MyLanguage/Help:Preferences</tvar>|preferences]].</translate>

<translate><!--T:38--> In addition to the standard navigation elements that each page has, a page will have its own unique information which appears in the larger main area of the page.</translate>
<translate><!--T:39--> Generally within this information will be [[<tvar name=help>Special:MyLanguage/Help:Links</tvar>|links]] to other pages.</translate>

<translate><!--T:36--> This page mainly documents the MonoBook and Vector [[<tvar name=skins>Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Skins</tvar>|skins]].</translate>
<translate><!--T:47--> Appearances may be different when using other skins.</translate>
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== Sidebar == <!--T:5-->
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[[Image:Vector Sidebar.png|framed||left|right}}|<translate><!--T:6--> Example sidebar, shown along the page</translate>]]
<translate><!--T:7--> The sidebar is displayed on the edge of the page below the site logo (if using the MonoBook or Vector skin).</translate>
<translate><!--T:48--> This sidebar gives you access to important pages in the wiki such as Recent Changes or Upload File.</translate>

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=== Navigation === <!--T:8-->
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<translate><!--T:9--> Clicking on the logo brings you back to the main page of the wiki.</translate>
<translate><!--T:49--> The links in the navigation section just below will take you to important pages of the wiki.</translate>
<translate><!--T:50--> These links can be configured by site administrators.</translate>

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=== Toolbox === <!--T:10-->

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The <tvar name=toolbox>}}</tvar> contains a selection of links which change depending on what type of page you are viewing.
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; <translate><!--T:12--> On all pages (except special pages)</translate>
:* <translate><!--T:13--> <tvar name=1><code></code></tvar> takes you to a special page that lists the pages on that wiki which contain a link to the current page.</translate> <translate><!--T:51--> This is helpful when you are looking for pages of related information.</translate> <translate><!--T:52--> The "<tvar name=1>}}</tvar>" information can also be useful when you are refactoring wiki pages and need to check whether links to this page are still relevant after changes in the current page.</translate>
:* <translate><!--T:14--> The "<tvar name=rcl>}}</tvar>" tool lists all recent changes in the pages linked to from the current page.</translate> <translate><!--T:53--> Recent changes to all relevant template pages are included in the resulting page list.</translate> <translate><!--T:54--> The <tvar name=1><code></code></tvar> option that can be set in the user [[<tvar name=preferences>Special:MyLanguage/Help:Preferences</tvar>|preferences]] applies, among other things, to "<tvar name=rcl>}}</tvar>".</translate>
; <translate><!--T:15--> On all pages (including special pages)</translate>
:* <translate><!--T:16--> "<tvar name=upload>}}</tvar>" displays a special page that allows logged-in users to upload images and other files to the wiki.</translate> <translate><!--T:55--> Uploaded files can be linked from or embedded in wiki pages.</translate> <translate><!--T:56--> This link is not displayed if file uploading is not enabled.</translate><br />''<translate><!--T:57--> Uploading files, viewing files on the server, including them in wiki pages and managing the uploaded files is discussed in the [[<tvar name=managing-files>Special:MyLanguage/Help:Managing files</tvar>|managing files]] section of this manual.</translate>''
:* <translate><!--T:17--> The "<tvar name=specialpages>}}</tvar>" tool lists the MediaWiki special pages.</translate> <translate><!--T:58--> In MediaWiki terminology, a special page is one that presents information about the Wiki and/or allows access to administration activities for the wiki.</translate> <translate><!--T:59--> For example, a list of users registered with the wiki, statistics about the wiki such as the number of pages and number of page edits, system logs, a list of orphaned pages, and so on.</translate> <translate><!--T:60--> The content of these special pages is generated automatically when the special page is loaded.</translate><br />''<translate><!--T:61--> The function and use of the default special pages can be found in the [[<tvar name=h-specialpages>Special:MyLanguage/Help:Special pages</tvar>|special pages]] section of this manual.</translate>''

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== Page tabs == <!--T:18-->
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[[Image:Vector page tabs.png|thumb|500px|<translate><!--T:19--> Default page tabs at the top of the page</translate>]]

<translate><!--T:20--> The page tabs are displayed at the top of the page to the right of the site logo (if using the MonoBook or Vector skin).</translate>
<translate><!--T:40--> These tabs allow you to perform actions or view pages that are related to the current page.</translate>
<translate><!--T:41--> The available default actions include: viewing, editing, and discussing the current page.</translate>
<translate><!--T:42--> The specific tabs displayed on your pages depend on whether or not you are logged into the wiki and whether you have sysop (administrator) privileges on the wiki.</translate>
<translate><!--T:43--> On special pages, only the namespace tab is displayed.</translate>

; <translate><!--T:21--> Default for all users</translate>
:* <translate><!--T:65--> "[[<tvar name=namespace>Special:MyLanguage/Help:Namespaces</tvar>|namespace]]" (page, help, special page, template, user page etc.)</translate>
:* "}}"
:* "}}" <translate><!--T:62--> (may read "<tvar name=viewsource>}}</tvar>" if anonymous editing is disabled, the page is in the MediaWiki: namespace, or the page is protected)</translate>
:* "}}"
; <translate><!--T:22--> Extra tabs for logged-in users</translate>
:* "}}"
:* "}}"
; <translate><!--T:23--> Extra tabs for sysops</translate>
:* "}}"
:* "}}"

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Administrators can [[<tvar name=1>Special:MyLanguage/FAQ#How do I add/remove tabs throughout my wiki?</tvar>|add or remove tabs]] by using JavaScript or installing extensions, so the tabs you see may be different depending on which wiki you are using.

== User links == <!--T:25-->
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[[Image:Vector_user_links.png|thumb|900px|center|<translate><!--T:26--> Default user links at the top right of the page</translate>]]

<translate><!--T:27--> The user links are displayed at the top far right of the page (if using the default Vector skin).</translate>
<translate><!--T:63--> These tabs allow the logged-in user to view and edit their user page and wiki preferences.</translate>
<translate><!--T:64--> Additionally, the user links allow the user to quickly access their contributions to the wiki and logout.</translate>

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For anonymous users the user links is replaced by a link to the wiki login page or, if enabled by the site administrator, a link to your IP address and your IP address's talk page.
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; "Username"
: <translate><!--T:30--> This links to your user page which is where you can put information about yourself, store bits of information you want to remember or whatever else you fancy.</translate>
; "Talk"
: <translate><!--T:31--> This links to your discussion page, where people can leave messages for you.</translate>
; "Preferences"
: <translate><!--T:32--> Allows you to change your personal site preferences.</translate>
; "Watchlist"
: <translate><!--T:33--> A list of all pages that you are watching. Pages can be added to this list by clicking "<tvar name=watch>}}</tvar>" at the top of the page.</translate>
; "Contributions"
: <translate><!--T:34--> A list of all contributions you have made to the wiki.</translate>
; "Log out"
: <translate><!--T:35--> Click this link to log out of the wiki.</translate>

[[Category:Help|Help]]

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''Sample content adapted from [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Navigation]] on mediawiki.org, licensed under [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ CC BY-SA 4.0].''