How to Create a PBWorks Site FRIT 7737 Mrs. Sharon Moore

Online Tools and Information Steps to create a wiki in PBWorks will make the task easier. The steps are as follows: Create an account Set the access and workspace editing permissions. Create a new page Edit page Create more pages based on the information you would like on your site.

Creating an Account Create a basic Pbworks account. Passwords and usernames are important to remember. Go to homepage to get started creating the pages.

Setting Editing and Access Select the settings link found in the top right hand corner. Select workspace security found under access control under the settings menu on the left side. Decide who can view and who can edit. Anyone is a common setting for viewing, but not a great idea for editing. Save your changes.

Creating a New Page Pbworks page editing is very similar to that found in Microsoft office programs. To begin editing you must click the edit button at the top of the page. Next, type the name of the page and then highlight the name. After that, select the insert/edit link button. When the new box appears you should press okay and then save. You will follow this procedure for every new page.

Create a New Page Continued… Create a New Page menu will pop-up. Click the create page button on the menu to the right. You can then begin actually editing your page.

Editing Pages Once you are on a page you can edit the page. Click edit at the top left of the page. You will then add slides, text, images, gadgets/widgets, or other information to your page. You can change the font colors, add links, create lists, and change text style and size. Once you are finished with your changes you must press save or save and continue. Change more pages until you have all of your information on the site.

How to Insert a Link Select the Edit button in the top left hand corner. This is when you can edit the document. Type and then highlight the text you want to make into a hyperlink. Select the insert/edit link button that looks like a chain. Decide whether you are inserting a page link or external url.

Inserting Link Continued… To insert a link to an existing page on the wiki, use the drop down and select the page and then ok. To insert a link to a url, select url from the drop down menu under link type. Put the url in the box and press ok. Don’t forget to press save at the bottom.

Adding Pictures to Your Pbworks File Begin by saving any pictures you want on your website inside of a folder on your computer. Selecting pictures ahead of time will save time. You will need to upload any pictures and documents to the Wiki page by going to Pages and Files and uploading the pictures and documents.

Adding Pictures to Wiki Files Continued… Locate the insert links menu on the right side of the window. Select the images and files tab. Click upload files and find the folder with your pictures. Double click on the picture that you want to upload. That adds the picture to your file.

Adding Pictures to Wiki Pages Place your cursor on your wiki page, within editing, where you want your image to appear. Click on the file in the images and documents list. You can change the size of your picture by clicking on it and dragging the lines.

Embedding Slideshows, Videos, etc. You will need to find the embed code for what you want to embed. To find it you should look for text that says share this, get the code, or embed this. When you find the code you have to highlight and copy the text. Go back to the edit page and click on insert plugin on the toolbar. Choose the area that the code would fit under. Paste the code into the box. Click ok and then the editing page will show the green boxed plugin. Don’t forget to save before leaving the page.

Closing Creating a Wiki page is quite easy when you have a series of steps. Work with your facilitator and follow the guidelines from the PowerPoint. There are a few more things you can do in wiki pages and your facilitator will share that information with you.