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To make a page, use the wiki search bar and enter the name of the cat you want to make the page of. If the page does not already exist, then it will show red text that you can click on. This will prompt you to the source editor. In another tab, open up the [[Page Template]] page. Go into edit source, then copy the entire source. Paste the following source into the page you are making.  
To make a page, use the wiki search bar and enter the name of the cat you want to make the page of. If the page does not already exist, then it will show red text that you can click on. This will prompt you to the source editor. In another tab, open up the [[Page Template]] page. Go into edit source, then copy the entire source. Paste the following source into the page you are making.  


Throughout the source code, you will fill out each section with the information you have of the cat. Most sections should be self-explanatory- fill out a brief description of the cat, including which feeder they are from, as well as how they act, what they look like, and their recorded sightings. However, there are some things that require a bit more understanding for first time editors. These sections will include working with formatting, filling out the cat infobox template, how to make a gallery, and any additional information you may need to know.
Throughout the source code, you will fill out each section with the information you have of the cat. Most sections should be self-explanatory. Fill out a brief description of the cat, including which feeder they are from, as well as how they act, what they look like, and their recorded sightings. However, there are some things that require a bit more understanding for first time editors. These sections will include working with formatting, filling out the cat infobox template, how to make a gallery, and any additional information you may need to know.


=== Cat Infobox ===
=== Cat Infobox ===
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<code><nowiki>==This is used for a heading== and ===this is for a subheading.===</nowiki></code>
<code><nowiki>==This is used for a heading== and ===this is for a subheading.===</nowiki></code>


<code><nowiki>[[This redirects you to a page on the wiki]] and [this redirects you to a link outside the wiki]. Keep in mind that in wiki redirects must be case sensitive.</nowiki></code>
<code><nowiki>[[This redirects you to a page on the wiki]] and [this redirects you to a link outside the wiki]. Keep in mind that in-wiki redirects must be case sensitive.</nowiki></code>


=== Finishing off the Page ===
=== Finishing off the Page ===
Once you have finished writing out each section and uploading pictures for your page, we can do some final details before uploading.  
Once you have finished writing out each section and uploading pictures for your page, we can do some final details before uploading.  
*Below the gallery should be the cat footer. If you're making a cat page for a newer feeder, leave the footer as is. If you're making a cat page for an already documented feeder either on the [[List of Cats]] or [[List of Other Cats]] page, then you will want to switch the footer to that corresponding feeder. Using the list of feeder footers [https://streetcat.wiki/index.php/Category:Footer_templates here,] copy the name of the template you wish to use, then replace ''Cat Footer'' with the copied name. For example, if you were making a new page for [[Hi Meow]], it should look like <code><nowiki>{{HMCF}}</nowiki></code>.
*Below the gallery should be the cat footer. If you're making a cat page for a newer feeder, leave the footer as is. If you're making a cat page for an already documented feeder either on the [[List of Cats]] or [[List of Other Cats]] page, then you will want to switch the footer to that corresponding feeder. Using the list of feeder footers [https://streetcat.wiki/index.php/Category:Footer_templates here,] copy the name of the template you wish to use, then replace ''Cat Footer'' with the copied name. For example, if you were making a new page for [[Hi Meow]], it should look like <code><nowiki>{{HMCF}}</nowiki></code>.
*Next step is categories. First, remove the template category. Second, take a look at the [https://streetcat.wiki/index.php/Category:Cats_by_color cats by color] page. Any of the options there that work best for your cat, you will add as a category. For example, if you're writing a cat that looks like a brown tabby, then it would use the <code><nowiki>[[Category:Brown Tabby]]</nowiki></code> code. Once done, add a female or male category depending on the gender of the cat.  
*Next step is categories. First, remove the template category. Second, take a look at the [https://streetcat.wiki/index.php/Category:Cats_by_color cats by color] page. Any of the options there that work best for your cat, you will add as a category. For example, if you're writing a cat that looks like a brown tabby, then it would use the <code><nowiki>[[Category:Brown Tabby]]</nowiki></code> code. Once done, add either <code><nowiki>[[Category:Females]]</nowiki></code> or <code><nowiki>[[Category:Males]]</nowiki></code> depending on the gender of the cat.  


Once you've finished up those two final steps, double check your writing and see if there is any grammar or spelling mistakes you need to fix up. If you need to, input your writing into Grammarly or Quillbot to check your work, or have another wiki member read through your work. It is recommended before posting your page to preview what it would look like using the ''Show preview'' button at the bottom of your source editor. When you feel everything is sufficient enough to post, click the ''Save page'' button and fill out the captcha. Congratulations, you've finished your first page!  
Once you've finished up those two final steps, double check your writing and see if there is any grammar or spelling mistakes you need to fix up. If you need to, input your writing into Grammarly or Quillbot to check your work, or have another wiki member read through your work. It is recommended before posting your page to preview what it would look like using the ''Show preview'' button at the bottom of your source editor. When you feel everything is sufficient enough to post, click the ''Save page'' button and fill out the captcha. Congratulations, you've finished your first page!  
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=== Finishing off the Page ===
=== Finishing off the Page ===
Once you have finished all of the sections in your source code, you can finish off with the final details. Starting off with categories, remove the template category, and instead replace it with <code><nowiki>[[Category:Feeders]]</nowiki></code>. After that, read through your writing and double check for spelling and grammar errors. If you need to, use Grammarly or Quillbot to check your work, or have another wiki member read through your work. Check how your page presents with the ''Show preview'' button, and see if there is any adjustments you need to make. Once you feel everything is in order, go ahead and click on ''Save Page''.
Once you have finished all of the sections in your source code, you can finish off with the final details. Starting off with categories, remove the template category, and instead replace it with <code><nowiki>[[Category:Feeders]]</nowiki></code>. After that, read through your writing and double check for spelling and grammar errors. If you need to, use Grammarly or Quillbot to check your work, or have another wiki member read through your work. Check how your page presents with the ''Show preview'' button, and see if there is any adjustments you need to make. Once you feel everything is in order, go ahead and click on ''Save Page'' and fill out the captcha.
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