“About wikiHow”

Presented by: Tim CourtneyWritten 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 www.wikihow.com 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: http://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Herald.

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: http://www.wikihow.com/Sandbox.

Create your own article using the link in the top right corner. Articles are desired in other languages also; see here:

http://es.wikihow.com/Portada.

Questions?

How can I help you?