NotFound Wiki:FAQ

Wikimedia Structures

This page answers common questions you might have about using this wiki. You can also copy-and-paste format solutions from our NotFound Wiki:Comprehensive List of Basic WikiMedia Code.

Q1: How do I edit a page?

A: To edit any page, click the Edit tab at the top. After making your changes, simply click Publish changes at the bottom to save your work. You can also add a brief summary of what you did.

Q2: How do I create a new page?

A: The easiest way is to create a link to a non-existent page. For example, type [[My New Page]] and save. The link will appear in red. Clicking this red link will open a blank editor for you to start creating your new page.

Q3: How do I format text (bold, italics, headings)?

A: The wiki uses a simple markup language. To make text bold, use three apostrophes on each side ('''text'''). For italics, use two apostrophes (''text''). For headings, use equal signs (== Heading ==). A full guide to all formatting options is available on our XXX page.

Q4: How do I add a link to another page?

A: To link to any other page on this wiki, just use double brackets around the page's name: [[Page Name]]. To link to an external website, use a single bracket with the URL and link text separated by a space: [https://www.example.com Link Text].

Q5: How do I upload and add an image?

A: First, upload your file by clicking the Upload file link in the sidebar menu. Once uploaded, you can add it to any page using the code [[File:YourFileName.jpg]]. You can also add more details to control its size, alignment, and caption.

Q6: What's the difference between my User- and my Article page?

A: Your User Page (located at [[User:YourUsername]]) is a personal workspace for your notes, drafts, or internal organization. Your Article Page is a separate, public page in the main wiki space that you can create to introduce yourself and your work to the community.

Licensing

This short guide summarizes the legal implications of contributing text and media to this wiki under the GFDL 1.3+ / CC BY-SA 3.0+ dual license policy.

For more info please refer to Notfoundwiki:License or, if you're a nerd, to NotfoundWiki:copyright.

Q1: Does the license apply to my finished artwork (e.g., the painting or sculpture)?

A: Absolutely Not. The license only covers the text (your documentation of the process, techniques, and philosophy) and the media files (the photos, diagrams, or videos) that you upload here. You retain the full, exclusive copyright over your unique, underlying artistic creation (the final artwork itself).

Q2: What does "irrevocable" mean for my documentation?

A: It means the commitment is permanent. Once you upload your text and media under this license, you cannot later revoke the freedom you have granted to the public. The documentation is permanently committed to being free, even if you leave the project.

Q3: Can people use my documentation for commercial gain?

A: Yes, they can. The GFDL and CC BY-SA are free licenses that permit commercial use. Someone can legally take your documented process, include it in a printed book, and sell that book for a profit. However, they must still provide you with proper attribution as the original author of the documentation.

Q4: Why do we use two licenses (GFDL and CC BY-SA)?

A: To make reuse easier. GFDL has very complex rules for attribution, especially for collaborative websites. CC BY-SA is the modern, simpler standard. By offering both licenses, we provide users with the option to comply with the much easier CC BY-SA rules (just requiring attribution and a share-alike commitment) when reusing your work.

Q5: If someone modifies my text, do they have to share their changes?

A: Yes, they do (Share Alike). This is the core principle of copyleft. If someone creates a derivative work (a "Modified Version") based on your documentation—for example, by translating it or adding new steps—they are required to release that new version under the same GFDL/CC BY-SA dual license. This ensures your knowledge remains free for everyone, perpetually.

Q6: What is the biggest mistake I could make when contributing?

A: Using restrictive clauses or uploading sensitive information.

Do not designate any part of your text as an "Invariant Section," as this violates our policy and prevents others from easily adapting your work.

Do not publish any unpatented techniques or sensitive trade secrets here, as that information will be made public and irrecoverable.