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'''Frequently Asked Questions About Inputting Information into the USAFA Rugby Alumni Wiki'''
 
'''Frequently Asked Questions About Inputting Information into the USAFA Rugby Alumni Wiki'''
 
===How do I embed a picture/image?===
 
===How do I embed a picture/image?===
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The wikitext syntax for displaying an image is:
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<nowiki>[[</nowiki>File:''filename.extension''|''options''|''caption'']]
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Here's an example with more common options filled in:
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<pre>[[File:fatFredPatch.jpg | frame | 200px | center | Fat Fred Patch]]</pre>
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[[File:fatFredPatch.jpg | frame | 200px | center | Fat Fred Patch]]
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Images can be tricky to place correctly. Best way is to experiment with the various options found 1n the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images MediaWiki Documentation on Images].
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===How do I create a table?===
 
===How do I create a table?===

Revision as of 12:39, 16 February 2014

Frequently Asked Questions About Inputting Information into the USAFA Rugby Alumni Wiki

How do I embed a picture/image?

The wikitext syntax for displaying an image is:

[[File:filename.extension|options|caption]]

Here's an example with more common options filled in:

[[File:fatFredPatch.jpg | frame | 200px | center | Fat Fred Patch]]
Fat Fred Patch

Images can be tricky to place correctly. Best way is to experiment with the various options found 1n the MediaWiki Documentation on Images.


How do I create a table?

Tables are created using wikitext. Unfortunately, they can't be pasted in from documents or spreadsheets. The wikitext for a basic table is shown below. Basically every table starts with {| and ends with |}. Columns are defined using | and rows are defined using |-. Headers are added to columns by using ! as the delimiter instead of |.


You type You get
{| class="wikitable"
!Opponent
!Score
!Notes
|-
|Denver Barbarians
|23-21
|At USAFA
|-
|CC
|12-0
|
|-
|BYU
|23-25 
|At BYU during Spring Break Trip
|}
Opponent Score Notes
Denver Barbarians 23-21 At USAFA
CC 12-0
BYU 23-25 At BYU during Spring Break Trip

For a complete explanation of tables, see the MediaWiki Documentation on Tables

How do I start a new article?

What if I mess up an article? Can I undo my edits?