“About wikiHow” Presented by: Tim Courtney Written by: The People of the World

Introduction What is wikiHow? How do I use wikiHow? How can I contribute to wikiHow?

What wikiHow is wikiHow is a wiki, a type of webpage that allows any user to add to and/or edit its content. wikiHow has the goal of creating the world's largest, most diverse how-to manual. Users can learn and/or explain how to do arts and crafts projects, fix things around the house, plan a vacation, etc.

How you use wikiHow Go to Three ways to find a how-to guide:  Select a featured article that interests you.  Search for something in the upper right corner.  Click the “Random Article” link just below the search field.  Select a category, a subcategory, and then an article. The wikiHow Herald is a community newspaper to keep users in touch with what is happening on the site:

How you contribute to wikiHow As you read an article:  If you disagree with something, click the “edit” tab above the article and fix the mistake. The wikiHow policy is “be Bold,” but also be civil.  If you are unsure of something, click on the “Discuss” tab and ask your question. Someone may clarify for you or conclude that it is a mistake and must be fixed. Wikis use a relatively simple syntax code. If you would like to practice how to properly structure your edits, you may experiment at: Create your own article using the link in the top right corner.  Articles are desired in other languages also; see here:

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