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Question from Vamps33 on Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey (12:10, 18 January 2024)

Can you help me edit the page I want to add somebody to the important people column --Vamps33 (talk) 12:10, 18 January 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Vamps33! First, you will need to find some reliable sources as information on Wikipedia must be verifiable. Next, you can use the A quotation mark icon with text "Cite" on the right button at the top to insert a citation. If you're working in an infobox or other template, you will first need to get the wikitext source code of the citation by creating the citation outside of a template, switch to source mode, then cut/paste the citation into the infobox in VisualEditor. If you need help, you can ask at the reference desk for information on a topic, or the Teahouse for help on editing or using Wikipedia. Happy editing! ~~2NumForIce (speak|edits) 19:30, 18 January 2024 (UTC)

Question from Redoctopus2013 (06:04, 21 January 2024)

Hello, 2NumForIce. I was wondering how to create a new category on an article. Thank you.

Sincerely, Redoctopus2013 --Redoctopus2013 (talk) 06:05, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

Hello @Redoctopus2013, if you want to add an existing category to a page, I recommend you use HotCat, a gadget to manage categories on pages. If you want to make a new category, first see Wikipedia:Categorization. Happy editing! ~~2NumForIce (speak|edits) 18:46, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

Question from Hallie55 on ChatGPT (19:26, 22 January 2024)

Show me a happy dinosaur --Hallie55 (talk) 19:26, 22 January 2024 (UTC)

@Hallie55: Sorry, but the "Ask your mentor a question" feature is only for questions on editing Wikipedia. If you're looking to use ChatGPT, it's at https://chat.openai.com. You can also ask Wikipedia-related questions at the Teahouse. Happy editing! ~~2NumForIce (speak|edits) 22:42, 22 January 2024 (UTC)

Tech News: 2024-04

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Tech News: 2024-05

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Question from Nitesh Narayan (07:55, 31 January 2024)

How to create a new page? --Nitesh Narayan (talk) 07:55, 31 January 2024 (UTC)

The Signpost: 31 January 2024

Administrators' newsletter – February 2024

News and updates for administrators from the past month (January 2024).

Administrator changes

added
removed

Bureaucrat changes

removed Worm That Turned

CheckUser changes

removed Wugapodes

Interface administrator changes

removed

Guideline and policy news

  • An RfC about increasing the inactivity requirement for Interface administrators is open for feedback.

Technical news

  • Pages that use the JSON contentmodel will now use tabs instead of spaces for auto-indentation. This will significantly reduce the page size. (T326065)

Arbitration

  • Following a motion, the Arbitration Committee adopted a new enforcement restriction on January 4, 2024, wherein the Committee may apply the 'Reliable source consensus-required restriction' to specified topic areas.
  • Community feedback is requested for a draft to replace the "Information for administrators processing requests" section at WP:AE.

Miscellaneous


Custom signature fix needed

Hi there! You have a custom signature set in your account preferences. Changes to Wikipedia's software have made your current custom signature invalid.

The problem: Your signature contains a syntax error or obsolete HTML tags.

The solutions: You can reset your signature to the default, you can fix your signature, or you can do nothing.

Solution 1: Reset your signature to the default:

  1. Find the signature section in the first tab of Special:Preferences.
  2. Uncheck the box (☑︎→☐) that says "Treat the above as wiki markup."
  3. Remove anything in the Signature: text box.
  4. Click the blue "Save" button at the bottom of the page. (Do not click the red "Restore all default settings" button, which will reset all of your preference settings, not just the signature.)

Solution 2: Fix your custom signature:

  1. Find the signature section in the first tab of Special:Preferences.
  2. Click the Learn more button next to the error to learn how to fix the error.
  3. Update your signature to fix the error.
  4. Click Save to update to your newly fixed signature.

Solution 3: Do nothing:

  1. In accordance with a recent request for comment, all invalid signatures will be changed to the default, which looks like "Example (talk)", one month from now.

If you have followed these instructions and still want help, please leave a message at Wikipedia talk:Signatures. Thank you! MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 06:05, 2 February 2024 (UTC)

Tech News: 2024-06

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Question from Teleost Wind (08:19, 10 February 2024)

Hi, nice to meet you. I just learned I can write articles on Wikipedia and edit the incorrect ones. So I wanted to give it a try. Is there anything I need to know before starting? --Teleost Wind (talk) 08:19, 10 February 2024 (UTC)

Hello @Teleost Wind, and welcome to Wikipedia! You might want to see our Introduction, which helps you understand the fundamentals of editing Wikipedia. You can also try The Wikipedia Adventure, which is like a game for learning Wikipedia. When you are ready, you can find articles to edit and ask question on the Special:Homepage. Happy editing! ~~2NumForIce (speak|edits) 23:29, 13 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from Thingstodoindubai (13:09, 12 February 2024)

Hey, how are you today? I have seen your details on my Wikipedia dashboard to check with you regarding my edit.

I have edited a minor change on Dubai page and added the attractions but its not edited yet.

Can you guide me if I am doing something wrong? --Thingstodoindubai (talk) 13:09, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

The Signpost: 13 February 2024

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Question from Vanessa hexagon (01:54, 16 February 2024)

Hi! I have a question - if I expand an article that's a stub, is there a way for me to save what I've done as a draft? Thanks :) --Vanessa hexagon (talk) 01:54, 16 February 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Vanessa hexagon, if you mean an auto-save feature to save edits for later, an Edit-Recovery feature is available for testing but not on Wikipedias yet. If you mean starting a draft for an entirely new article, you can learn more at Help:Your first article. You may ask more questions on your Homepage. Happy editing! ~~2NumForIce (speak|edits) 02:25, 16 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from Alamu Abdulrahman (07:42, 18 February 2024)

Hello, How can I publish a article on Wikipedia. Dear Mentor --Alamu Abdulrahman (talk) 07:42, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

Hello @Alamu Abdulrahman, you might first want to check our What Wikipedia is not policy, which outlines what Wikipedia should not be used for.
You should also familiarize yourself with Wikipedia by editing existing articles, which you can learn how by going to the Wikipedia introduction, and find articles to edit using your Homepage.
When you are ready to create your own article, go to Help:Your first article, which outlines the process of writing and submitting an article draft.
If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask at the Wikipedia:Teahouse or on your Special:Homepage. Happy editing! ~~2NumForIce (speak|edits) 16:25, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

Tech News: 2024-08

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Question from Jerich kay on Computer music (13:55, 20 February 2024)

Hello --Jerich kay (talk) 13:55, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

Hello @Jerich kay, do you need help with editing or using Wikipedia? If so, you can ask a question at the Teahouse, or your Homepage. If you're new here, I suggest you check out our Introduction. Happy editing! ~~2NumForIce (speak|edits) 18:28, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from Jms brynt (03:34, 23 February 2024)

how do I change my username I made a mistake with it.

id like to change it to Jms Brynt --Jms brynt (talk) 03:34, 23 February 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Jms brynt, first, check the Wikipedia:Changing username#Must read page, which contains important information about changing your username. Then go to Special:GlobalRenameRequest to submit your new username, as well as a reason such as "change capitalization" or "fix typo". Your request will then be reviewed by a steward who will rename your account for you. If you have more questions, don't hesitate to ask me using your Homepage or at the Teahouse. Happy editing! ~~2NumForIce (speak|edits) 03:54, 23 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from JGopal01 on Palam, Parbhani (06:31, 24 February 2024)

I want to add tourism Section --JGopal01 (talk) 06:31, 24 February 2024 (UTC)

Hello @JGopal01, I have reverted your edit because it is related to another subject, there are a few capitalization errors, it does not conform to our Manual of Style, and it also needs some copyediting. A tourism section (and Wikipedia) is for encyclopedic information related to tourism, not a travel guide, which is best suited for our sister project, Wikivoyage:. You might want to learn how to edit in our Introduction, as well as learn about our style conventions on the Simplified Manual of Style. If you have more questions, don't hesitate to ask me using your Homepage or at the Teahouse. Happy editing! ~~2NumForIce (speak|edits) 03:08, 27 February 2024 (UTC)

Tech News: 2024-09

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