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This page contains recently added features for editors.
This page describes newly added '''features for editors'''.


==Nov 2019==
==Nov 2019==
* Now you can thank other editors for a specific edit with just one click: To do so, click the "thank" link in any page history or page diff.  Being an MEpedia editor includes many opportunities for negative feedback, so we need more positive feedback like this in MEpedia!
* Now you can thank other editors for a specific edit with just one click: To do so, click the "thank" link in any page history or page diff.  Being an MEpedia editor includes many opportunities for negative feedback, so we need more positive feedback options like this in MEpedia!


==Aug 2019==
==Aug 2019==
*Dates in references will automatically be shown in the form MMM DD, YYYY when you save / update pages - no need to change the format dates generated automatically  
* The dates shown in references should now automatically be shown in the form MMM DD, YYYY when you save pages.  No more need to change the format of dates generated automatically.
*[[Help:Userbox|Userboxes]] added - add some to your user page
* Now you can spruce up your [[MEpedia:User page|User Page]] with [[Help:Userbox|Userboxes]]!  Simply insert a [[Help:Userbox|Userbox]] template into your [[MEpedia:User page|User Page]] to let other editors know a little more about you!


==Jul 2019==
==Jul 2019==
*Did you know that images from "Free access" and "Open access" might not be licensed for reuse? And that images from tweets aren't licensed as "public domain" images? Or that any image from PLOS ONE or Gray's anatomy is fine for reuse? [[MEpedia:Copyright policy]] explains more  
*Did you know that images from "Free access" and "Open access" might not be licensed for reuse? And that images from tweets aren't licensed as "public domain" images? Or that any image from PLOS ONE or Gray's anatomy is fine for reuse? [[MEpedia:Copyright policy]] explains more...
*Thank other editors and give WikiLove with [[Template:Thank|Thank templates]]:<br >
*Thank other editors on talk pages by using one of the following [[Template:Thank|Thank templates]]:
<pre >{{Thank}}
**Type "<nowiki>{{Thanks}}</nowiki>" to generate "{{Thanks}}".
{{Thank you}}
**Type "<nowiki>{{Thank you}}</nowiki>" to generate "{{Thank you}}".
{{Thank You IP}}
**Type "<nowiki>{{Thank You IP}}</nowiki>" to generate "{{Thank You IP}}".
</pre>
*Now you can cite a tweet!  In the Visual Editor, click on "Cite" in the toolbar, select the "Manual" tab, and then click on "Tweet".
{{Thank}}<br >
*Ever wanted to cite a specific page in a reference?  Now you can!  Simply add your citation, and then insert the "[[Template:Reference pages|Reference pages]]" template right after the citation, in order to specify the exact pages in the citation.  The "[[Template:Rp|Rp]]" template is a shorthand form of this.  No more need to list the same citation multiple times in the references section, just to specify different page numbers!
{{Thank you}}<br >
*In order to display quotations on pages in a visually appealing manner, you can now insert [[Template:Quotation templates|quote templates]].
{{Thank You IP}}
*The lefthand sidebar menu now includes helpful links, such as [[MEpedia:Pages in need]] and [[Glossary]].
*Cite tweets with [[Template:Cite tweet]]
*Use radio buttons to show or hide page text or interactively switch between images with [[Template:Switcher]]. (advanced users only)
*Reuse the same reference several times with different page numbers using the [[Template:Rp/doc]], eg <nowiki ><ref name="Jason2010"/>{{Rp|151}} and <ref name="Jason2010"/>{{Rp|154}} displays as [2]:151 and [2]:154</nowiki >
*[[Help:ADDCOPYRIGHT]] describes how to add missing license information to existing images.
*More [[Template:Quotation templates|quote templates]] added
*The [[Special:Upload]] page now allows images without license information to be tagged with the "[[Template:Unknown copyright|Unknown copyright]]" template.
*Sidebar menu now includes link to the [[Special:Upload |Upload wizard]], [[MEpedia:Pages in need]], Abbreviations and Glossary
*Use radio buttons to show or hide page text or interactively switch between images with [[Template:Switcher]]  
*[[Help:ADDCOPYRIGHT]] describes how to add licenses to existing images without a license
*Flag images without license in using <nowiki >{{Unknown copyright}}</nowiki >, see [[Template:Unknown copyright]]


==Jun 2019==
==Jun 2019==
* Free art license [[Template:FAL]] added for new uploads  
* The [[Template:FAL|Free art license]] has been added as a file license option for [[Special:Upload|new uploads]].
* Editing on a mobile or tablet is much improved with the default Vector skin, or the new Pivot and Timeless skins
* Editing on a mobile or tablet is now much improved with the default interface, or with the new Pivot and Timeless skins.
* A new ReplaceText extension allows bureaucrats to replace any words on all pages at once, see [[Special:SpecialPages]] to find it
* (administrators and bureaucrats only) A new [[Special:ReplaceText|ReplaceText]] extension allows you to replace any words on all pages at once.


==May 2019==
==May 2019==
*All users now have additional skins that can be used, including the dark '''Timeless''' skin. Set these in your user preferences.
* All users now have additional interfaces that can be used, and these interfaces are called "skins".  The '''Timeless''' skin is intended for people with extreme light sensitivity. You can choose a skin in your user preferences.
* Save time with a list of [[MEpedia:Science_guidelines#Suggested_Sources]] and [[MEpedia:Science_guidelines#Suggested_image_sources]] - including common citations you can copy and paste, and great websites for scientific images  
* Save time with our lists of [[MEpedia:Science_guidelines#Suggested_Sources|suggested science sources]] and [[MEpedia:Science_guidelines#Suggested_image_sources|suggested image sources]] - including common citations you can copy and paste, and great websites for scientific images.


==Apr 2019==
==Apr 2019==
* Massively increased information on [[:Category:MEpedia help]] and [[:Category:MEpedia documentation]], with further changes ongoing
* A project to improve our documentation increased information in the [[:Category:MEpedia help|MEpedia help]] and [[:Category:MEpedia documentation|MEpedia documentation]] categories- with more improvements planned!
* [[MEpedia:Tutorial]] created  
* A new [[MEpedia:Tutorial]] has been created to get new users up to speed fast.
*Captcha messages (What does the C in CFS stand for?) now turned off for editors with an account. Editors without an account can [[MediaWiki_talk:Captcha-addurl-whitelist|add requests for websites]] that should not prompt for a Captcha check.
* The "CAPTCHA" messages (What does the C in CFS stand for?) are now turned off for established editors with an edit record.  
*The new [[Terminology]] pages means selected words or phrases used on ''any'' page will automatically have a dotted underline / tooltip. Some terms that don't need a dedicated page can be added to explain what they are. See documentation on [https://www.mediawiki.org/Extension:Lingo Extension:Lingo]
* The new [[Glossary]] page format means selected words or phrases used on ''any'' page will automatically have a dotted underline, along with a pop-up "tooltip" message. Some terms that don't need a dedicated page can be added to [[Glossary]] in order to explain what they are. See documentation at [[Help:Glossary]].
*Social media links on all pages using the AddThis extension (may not be visible of using an ad blocker)
* You can now share MEpedia pages on social media, using "AddThis" links visible on all pages. (may not be visible when using an ad blocker)


==Mar 2019==
==Mar 2019==
* [[MEpedia:Pages in need]] created for common editor tasks, and linked to the sidebar
* A new one-stop-shop for page fixes now available in [[MEpedia:Pages in need]], created for common editor tasks and linked to from the sidebar.


==Feb 2019==
==Feb 2019==
* Editor's [[MEpedia:Help desk]] created for any problems not answered elsewhere  
* A new page has been set up as a help desk and general discussion forum: [[MEpedia:Help desk]], created for any discussions not discussed elsewhere.


==2018==
==2018==
*Videos from YouTube, Vimeo and other places can now be embedded, see [[Help:Video]]
*Videos from YouTube, Vimeo and other places can now be embedded- see [[Help:Video]].
*Developer task suggestions can be added at [[MEpedia:Suggested tasks]]
*Developer task suggestions can now be added at [[MEpedia:Suggested_tasks#Developer_suggestions]].
*Collapsible lists with [[Template:Collapse-this]]. Example: [[Common_symptoms_in_ME/CFS#Long_list_of_symptoms]]<br >
*(advanced users) Collapsible lists with [[Template:Collapse-this]]. Example: [[Common_symptoms_in_ME/CFS#Long_list_of_symptoms]]<br >
{{Collapse-this|Popular colors|* red
{{Collapse-this|Popular colors|* red
* blue
* blue
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==2017==
==2017==
*Hide/collapse or expand text with [[Template:Collapse top]] and [[Template:Collapse bottom]] - very popular for hiding old conversations on talk pages
*You can now hide unimportant or overly-long content by inserting the "[[Template:Collapse top|Collapse top]]" and "[[Template:Collapse bottom|Collapse bottom]]" templates.  These are very popular for hiding old conversations on talk pages.
{{Collapse top}}Things to collapse go here {{Collapse bottom}}}
 
<pre>{{Collapse top|Heading}} Some old conversation {{Collapse bottom}}}</pre>


[[Category:MEpedia help]]
[[Category:MEpedia documentation]]
[[Category:MEpedia documentation]]

Latest revision as of 06:05, December 7, 2019

This page describes newly added features for editors.

Nov 2019[edit | edit source]

  • Now you can thank other editors for a specific edit with just one click: To do so, click the "thank" link in any page history or page diff. Being an MEpedia editor includes many opportunities for negative feedback, so we need more positive feedback options like this in MEpedia!

Aug 2019[edit | edit source]

  • The dates shown in references should now automatically be shown in the form MMM DD, YYYY when you save pages. No more need to change the format of dates generated automatically.
  • Now you can spruce up your User Page with Userboxes! Simply insert a Userbox template into your User Page to let other editors know a little more about you!

Jul 2019[edit | edit source]

  • Did you know that images from "Free access" and "Open access" might not be licensed for reuse? And that images from tweets aren't licensed as "public domain" images? Or that any image from PLOS ONE or Gray's anatomy is fine for reuse? MEpedia:Copyright policy explains more...
  • Thank other editors on talk pages by using one of the following Thank templates:
    • Type "{{Thanks}}" to generate "Smiley face Thanks".
    • Type "{{Thank you}}" to generate "Smiley face Thank you".
    • Type "{{Thank You IP}}" to generate "Sunflower A special thank you for your help in our battle against vandalism. Thank you so much for your efforts to improve this encyclopedia, and Welcome to MEpedia! ~~~ ~~~~~
Please consider creating an account for yourself!

".

  • Now you can cite a tweet! In the Visual Editor, click on "Cite" in the toolbar, select the "Manual" tab, and then click on "Tweet".
  • Ever wanted to cite a specific page in a reference? Now you can! Simply add your citation, and then insert the "Reference pages" template right after the citation, in order to specify the exact pages in the citation. The "Rp" template is a shorthand form of this. No more need to list the same citation multiple times in the references section, just to specify different page numbers!
  • In order to display quotations on pages in a visually appealing manner, you can now insert quote templates.
  • The lefthand sidebar menu now includes helpful links, such as MEpedia:Pages in need and Glossary.
  • Use radio buttons to show or hide page text or interactively switch between images with Template:Switcher. (advanced users only)
  • Help:ADDCOPYRIGHT describes how to add missing license information to existing images.
  • The Special:Upload page now allows images without license information to be tagged with the "Unknown copyright" template.

Jun 2019[edit | edit source]

  • The Free art license has been added as a file license option for new uploads.
  • Editing on a mobile or tablet is now much improved with the default interface, or with the new Pivot and Timeless skins.
  • (administrators and bureaucrats only) A new ReplaceText extension allows you to replace any words on all pages at once.

May 2019[edit | edit source]

  • All users now have additional interfaces that can be used, and these interfaces are called "skins". The Timeless skin is intended for people with extreme light sensitivity. You can choose a skin in your user preferences.
  • Save time with our lists of suggested science sources and suggested image sources - including common citations you can copy and paste, and great websites for scientific images.

Apr 2019[edit | edit source]

  • A project to improve our documentation increased information in the MEpedia help and MEpedia documentation categories- with more improvements planned!
  • A new MEpedia:Tutorial has been created to get new users up to speed fast.
  • The "CAPTCHA" messages (What does the C in CFS stand for?) are now turned off for established editors with an edit record.
  • The new Glossary page format means selected words or phrases used on any page will automatically have a dotted underline, along with a pop-up "tooltip" message. Some terms that don't need a dedicated page can be added to Glossary in order to explain what they are. See documentation at Help:Glossary.
  • You can now share MEpedia pages on social media, using "AddThis" links visible on all pages. (may not be visible when using an ad blocker)

Mar 2019[edit | edit source]

  • A new one-stop-shop for page fixes now available in MEpedia:Pages in need, created for common editor tasks and linked to from the sidebar.

Feb 2019[edit | edit source]

  • A new page has been set up as a help desk and general discussion forum: MEpedia:Help desk, created for any discussions not discussed elsewhere.

2018[edit | edit source]

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Popular colors
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Popular colors
  • red
  • blue
  • green


2017[edit | edit source]

  • You can now hide unimportant or overly-long content by inserting the "Collapse top" and "Collapse bottom" templates. These are very popular for hiding old conversations on talk pages.