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Setting up tables is more dificult in a wiki environment, we suggest that you read Wikipedia's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Table Help:Table] for that information.
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See [[Help:How to convert a Dreamweaver page to wiki]].

Revision as of 13:52, 1 June 2006

Welcome to MicrobeWiki

MicrobeWiki is a part of the Kenyon College Department of Biology. The site is edited and maintained by the department and users like yourself.

Logining In

Why is there a required login?

To help keep the site running smoothly and accurately logining in is required to edit any page. If you would like to contribute to the usefulness and accuracy of this wiki please email and request a login ID and password.

Why can't I create my own login?

In order to keep track of the information entering our site we create the accounts and email them to you. If you would like a login please email .

I have a login but it won't work

The username and password are case sensitive. Make sure that both are typed correctly. If the problem persists contact for further assistance.

Editing

Why is a login required to edit?

Editing pages has been restricted to users only. However, everyone is invited to read our research material and use it for educational purposes.

Leaving editing notes

Leaving notes on a page that has been edited will help others who edit the page after you understand what was meant or what information you were lacking. Leaving a note or comment is fairly easy, it should look like this <!-- place note here --> when leaving a note leave your user name and the date you edited that part of the page <!-- place note here DrewT, 6.1.06 -->.

Formatting

General formating can be done by using the tool bar above the editing box, but more advanced features take special characters. To find out more, read Wikipedia's "How to edit a page".

Tables

Setting up tables is more dificult in a wiki environment, we suggest that you read Wikipedia's Help:Table for that information.

Converting HTML pages to wiki

See Help:How to convert a Dreamweaver page to wiki.