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Wikipedia is a [[free content|free]] [[encyclopedia]], written [[Collaborative editingwiki|collaboratively]] by the [[Wikipedia:Who writes Wikipedia?|the people who use it]]. ItSince is2001, ait specialhas typegrown ofrapidly websiteto designedbecome tothe makeworld's collaborationlargest easyreference website, calledwith a{{#expr:{{formatnum:{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}|R}}/10^6 [[wiki]].round1}}{{nbsp}}million Allarticles changesin areEnglish recordedattracting in<span class="plainlinks">[[Helphttps:Page history|article//stats.wikimedia.org/#/en.wikipedia.org histories]billions]</span> of views every month. For a more detailed account of the project, see '''[[WikipediaWP:About|About Wikipedia]]'''.</div>
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===How you can contribute===
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[[File:Great Feeling.ogv|250px|thumb|A short video about the satisfaction editors get from contributing]]
'''[[WP:Be bold|Don't be afraid to edit]]''' – ''anyone''<em>Anyone</em> can edit almost every page, and we are encouraged to '''[[Wikipedia:beProtection boldpolicy|be boldalmost]]'''! Findevery page; just find something that can be improved and make it better—forbetter! example,You spelling,can grammar,add rewriting[[Help:Introduction forto readability,editing addingwith VisualEditor/1|content,]] or(using removing[[Help:Introduction non-constructiveto edits.referencing Ifwith you wishVisualEditor/1|references]] to addsupport newyour factsclaims), please tryupload free-to provide-use [[Help:Introduction to referencingimages with VisualEditor/1|referencesimages]], socorrect theyspelling mayand begrammar mistakes, improve prose to make it more readable, or help with [[WikipediaWP:VerifiabilityTask Center|verifiedany number of other tasks]],. orIt's suggestnormal themfor onnew thecontributors article'sto feel a little overwhelmed by all of our [[Help:Introduction to talkpolicies pages|discussionand pageguidelines/1|policies]]. Remember, but don't worry if you candon't breakunderstand Wikipedia;everything allat editsfirst. canIt's befine reversedto use common sense as you edit, fixedand orif improvedyou later.accidentally Wikipediamake isa [[Wikipedia:Editingmistake, policy|allowedanother toeditor becan imperfect]]always fix or improve it later. So go ahead, edit an article, and help make Wikipedia the world's best information source on the Internet!
'''[[WP:Talk page guidelines|Suggest improvements]]''' – Each article also has a [[Help:Introduction_to_talk_pages/1|"Talk" page]], where you can suggest improvements and corrections to the article.
'''Donate''' – Wikipedia is free to use, but relies on donations and grants to do so. Please consider donating using the ''Donate to Wikipedia'' link on the left to help with the project's running costs and expansion.
[[File:The Impact Of Wikipedia.webm|thumb|thumbtime=0:14|280px|right|Get to know some members of Wikipedia's diverse, enthusiastic community.]]
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===Why not try out the editor right now?===
===Sign up for an account===
You can test out how editing feels now, by editing one of the sandbox pages below. ▼You're welcome to edit anonymouslywithout creating an account, but there are many [[ WikipediaWP:Why create an account?|benefits of registering an account]] . It's quick and free. ▼
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Just type some text and '''{{int:savearticle}}''' when you're happy with the way it looks.
===Want to try editing?===
▲You can test out how editing feels now, by editing one of the "sandbox " test pages below .:
===If you think you might want to do some editing===
▲You're welcome to edit anonymously, but there are many [[Wikipedia:Why create an account?|benefits of registering an account]].
{{clickable button 2|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:UserLogin/signup|Sign up}}
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===Explore Wikipedia===
* '''[[Wikipedia:Searching|Search]]''' for a topic and add your knowledge
* Have a '''[[Wikipedia:Contents|browse around]]''' Wikipedia
* Check out the topic-specific '''[[Portal:List of portals|portals]]'''
* Learn more about '''[[Wikipedia:Who writes Wikipedia|who writes Wikipedia]]'''
* Find out '''[[Wikipedia:Goings-on|what's going on]]''' in the world of Wikipedia
* Keep abreast of the latest '''[[Wikipedia:News|news]]'''
* Or try our '''[[Wikipedia:Community Portal|Community Portal]]''' for more ideas
===Add to an existing article===
* Learn more about '''[[Wikipedia:How to edit a page|editing pages]]'''
* '''[[Help:Wiki markup#Section headings|Organize and format]]''' your writing
* '''[[Help:Files|Add images or sounds]]''' to articles
* '''[[Help:Link|Link]]''' to other Wikipedia articles and other Web sites
===Write a new article===
* Read about how to create '''[[Wikipedia:Your first article|your first article]]'''
* Try out the '''[[Wikipedia:Article wizard|Article Wizard]]'''
* Start a '''[[Wikipedia:Most wanted articles|wanted article]]'''
* or try our '''[[Wikipedia:Community portal|Community Portal]]''' for more ideas ▼
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Just type some text and click {{Button|{{int:Publishpage}}|bgcolor2=#BBE}} when you're happy with the way it looks. Don't worry about breaking anything; these pages are open areas just for experimentation!
===Find out more===
*'''[[Wikipedia:FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]'''
* Find out more about '''[[Wikipedia]]'''
* Discover the '''[[Wikipedia:Five pillars|Five pillars]]''' that define Wikipedia's character
* Read what Wikipedia '''[[Wikipedia:About|is]]''' and what Wikipedia '''[[Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not|is not]]'''
* For further help, see '''[[Help:Contents]]'''
===There's plenty more behind the scenes===
Wikipedia has many community pages in addition to its articles.
'''[[WP:Task Center|Task Center]]''' – List of tasks with which you can help<br>
'''[[Help:Contents|Help pages]]''' – Support and advice<br>
▲* or try our '''[[ WikipediaWP:Community portal|Community Portalportal]]''' – forThe hub morefor ideaseditors<br>
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