How to Edit Pages on the Chrome Engine Modding Wiki
Editing pages on the Chrome Engine Modding Wiki is easy and can make a significant contribution to improving the wiki. Whether you’re fixing errors, improving clarity, or adding new content, this guide will show you the basics of editing.
Getting Started
Finding Errors to Fix
The first step in contributing to the wiki is spotting errors or areas that could use improvement. Whether it’s a typo, outdated information, or just a sentence that could be clearer, there’s always something to fix. For this guide, we’ll focus on simplifying an overly wordy section in a page’s introduction.
Opening the Editor
To edit a page, simply click the Edit button located near the page title. This will open the VisualEditor, a user-friendly editor that allows you to make changes directly on the page, much like a text processor. You’ll be able to see the page layout as you make edits, so it’s simple to navigate and understand how your changes will look.
Making Edits
In the VisualEditor, simply click on the text you want to edit. You can add, delete, or rearrange text. If you need to start a new paragraph, just press enter.
For instance, if you come across a sentence in the introduction like this:
Before:
"The main objective of this guide is to demonstrate how one can edit and contribute to the wiki effectively, explaining the process in great detail."
You can reword it for clarity and conciseness like this:
After:
"This guide explains how to edit and contribute to the wiki, providing a clear and straightforward process."
After editing, the sentence becomes more direct and easier to understand.
Saving Your Changes
Once you’re satisfied with your edits, it’s time to save them. To do this, click the Save changes button. A prompt will appear, allowing you to write a brief summary of your changes. The edit summary helps others understand what you did.
Checking Your Changes
Before finalizing your edit, the wiki provides a preview of your changes, comparing the original text with your edit. This is a helpful way to ensure you haven’t accidentally altered anything you didn’t mean to change. If there’s anything wrong, you can go back and fix it before saving.
Finalizing Your Edit
When you're ready, hit Save. Your changes will now be live on the page, and anyone visiting it will see your improvements.