Using+a+Wiki

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Creating a Wiki:

Here's some some steps to create a wiki.

Go to [] The user name and password can be anything you like. The space name is what your address will be, for example www.etime.wikispaces.com You will probably want a protected or even a private site. Protected means that everyone can view but only people you make members can edit. Private means only people you make members can view and edit the site.



Go to your wiki URL e.g. www.porthills.wikispaces.com/ If you are not already logged in, do this now using the link at the top of the page. To edit the current page click on the “Edit this page” button. You can then start typing directly onto the page. If you want to format your text in any way, you will need to highlight the text you want to change and then use the buttons on the toolbar.

 __Using widgets__ 1. Click on the Embed Widget icon.

2. Select the icon that corresponds to the widget type you are inserting. 3. If you cannot find an appropriate icon, select Other HTML. 4. Paste the Embed HTML code from your widget into the text field and click Save. 5. Most sites that allow sharing of information or resources will have an “Embed code section”. 6. On youtube.com it is to the right of the video underneath the users details. 7. On most other sites there will be a link to embed the item in your web site. __How to embed a widget:__ You can easily embed another website or page into your wiki. Make a new widget on your page and copy and paste the following code into the "Other html" button.

How to delete files no longer needed for your Wiki (Uploaded files stay in cyber space even though you may have removed fom your wiki page.You need to be an //Organiser// of the Wiki to delete old files.) Choose 'Manage Wiki' fom the side menu. Go to 'File' and check the box to the left of the file you wish to delete. Click the 'Delete' button at the top right of the file list.