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Wikipedia is a [[free content|free]] [[encyclopedia]], written [[Collaborative editingwiki|collaboratively]] by the [[WPWikipedia:Who writes Wikipedia?|people who use it]]. ItsSince 2001, it has grown rapidly to become the world's largest reference website, with {{#expr:{{formatnum:{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}|R}}/10^6 round2round1}}{{nbsp}} million articles canin beEnglish [[wiki|editedattracting by<span anyone]class="plainlinks">[https://stats.wikimedia.org/#/en.wikipedia.org billions],</span> andof allviews changesevery are recorded in [[Help:Page history|article histories]]month. For a more detailed account of the project, see '''[[WP: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]]''' – ''<em>Anyone''</em> can edit [[Wikipedia:Protection policy|almost]] every page,; just find something that can be improved and make it better! You can [[WP:Articles_for_creation|create new articles]], or improve existing articles by addingadd [[Help:Introduction to editing with VisualEditor/1|content]], (using [[Help:Introduction to referencing with VisualEditor/1|references]] andto support your claims), upload free-to-use [[Help:Introduction to images with VisualEditor/1|images]], or correctingcorrect spelling, grammar and readability.grammar Ifmistakes, youimprove wishprose to addmake newit more factsreadable, pleaseor tryhelp with [[WP:Task Center|any number of other tasks]]. It's normal for new contributors to providefeel a little overwhelmed by all of our [[Help:Introduction to referencingpolicies withand VisualEditorguidelines/1|reliable referencespolicies]], sobut theydon't mayworry beif [[WP:Verifiability|verified]]you don't understand everything at first. RememberIt's fine to use common sense as you edit, and if you can'taccidentally breakmake Wikipedia;a allmistake, editsanother editor can bealways fixedfix or improvedimprove 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.
[[File:The Impact Of Wikipedia.webm|thumb|thumbtime=0:14|280px|right|Get to know some members of Wikipedia's diverse, enthusiastic community.]]
'''[[wmf:Fundraising|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.
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===Sign up for an account===
You're welcome to edit anonymouslywithout creating an account, but there are many [[WP:Why create an account?|benefits of registering an account]] . It's quick and free. ▼
{{clickable button 2|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/ wikiw/ index.php?title=Special: UserLogin/signupCreateAccount&returnto=Help%3AIntroduction+to+Wikipedia|Sign up}} ▼===Why not try out the editor right now?===
You can test out how editing feels now, by editing one of the sandbox pages below. ▼
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===Want to try editing?===
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▲You can test out how editing feels now, by editing one of the "sandbox " test pages below .:
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Just type some text and '''{{int:savearticle}}''' when you're happy with the way it looks.
===If you think you might want to do some editing===
▲You're welcome to edit anonymously, but there are many [[WP: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===
* '''[[WP:Searching|Search]]''' for a topic and add your knowledge
* Have a '''[[WP:Contents|browse around]]''' Wikipedia
* Check out the topic-specific '''[[Portal:List of portals|portals]]'''
* Learn more about '''[[WP:Who writes Wikipedia|who writes Wikipedia]]'''
* Find out '''[[WP:Goings-on|what's going on]]''' in the world of Wikipedia
* Keep abreast of the latest '''[[WP:News|news]]'''
* Or try our '''[[WP:Community Portal|Community Portal]]''' for more ideas ▼
===Add to an existing article===
* Learn more about '''[[WP: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 '''[[WP:Your first article|your first article]]'''
* Try out the '''[[WP:Article wizard|Article Wizard]]'''
* Start a '''[[WP:Most wanted articles|wanted article]]'''
* or try our '''[[WP:Community portal|Community Portal]]''' for more ideas
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|{{Clickable button 2|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:MyPage/Sample_page&veaction=edit&preload=Help:Introduction/main_sandbox&summary=Creating%20sandbox|Edit page visually}} or {{Clickable button 2|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:MyPage/Sample_page&action=edit&preload=Help:Introduction/main_sandbox/preload&summary=Creating%20sandbox&editintro=Help:Introduction/main_sandbox/preload/editintro|Edit using wiki markup}}
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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===
*'''[[WP:FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]'''
* Find out more about '''[[Wikipedia]]'''
* Discover the '''[[WP:Five pillars|Five pillars]]''' that define Wikipedia's character
* Read what Wikipedia '''[[WP:About|is]]''' and what Wikipedia '''[[WP: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 '''[[WP:Community Portalportal|Community Portalportal]]''' – forThe hub morefor ideaseditors<br>
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