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diff --git a/TWiki/TWikiPages.mdwn b/TWiki/TWikiPages.mdwn deleted file mode 100644 index a41e2774..00000000 --- a/TWiki/TWikiPages.mdwn +++ /dev/null @@ -1,91 +0,0 @@ -%INCLUDE\{"DocsUserNote"\}% - -# <a name="TWiki_Pages"> TWiki Pages </a> - -%TOC% - -Each page in a TWiki web is called a **_topic_**, defined by its meaningful, descriptive %TWIKIWEB%.WikiWord title. - -## <a name="Page_Features"> Page Features </a> - -A TWiki topic is a self-contained information unit rich in features: - -* a [[WikiWord]] title that lets you: - * instantly identify what the page is about - * automatically link to it from other pages -* an edit-anywhere collaboration area where you can: - * enter plain or fully-HTML formatted text - * work with simple TWiki editing shorthand (that includes HTML mark-up and special TWiki functions) - * include Web links, images, anything else you can put on a Web page -* an extra [[TWIKIWEBTWikiForms]] option: - * store structured info alongside the free-form page content - * use text fields and boxes, radio buttons, pulldown selector menus, checkboxes - * select from one or many different input forms, with all data preserved -* a [[FileAttachment]] feature that lets you: - * upload files through your browser to the TWiki server - * attach any type of file (documents, images, applications) for viewing or downloading - * make changes and update existing files -* [[TWIKIWEBTWikiSkins]] to customize the look of headers and footers: - * apply skins across an entire TWiki web level, or to a single page -* browser-based controls for renaming, moving, and deleting pages: - * rename a page and automatically update all the references to it, site-wide - * move a page from one TWiki web to another - * safely delete a topic to a special Trash web (invisible, but accessible to the TWiki administrators if needed) -* flexible [[TWIKIWEBTWikiAccessControl]]: - * independently determine who can see, edit, rename, move or delete topics - * set permissions by individual users and user groups -* revision control automatically saves topic changes: - * uses the established standard RCS (Revision Control System) - * efficiently stores every change made to the original version - * allows comparison of changes between any two versions, and review of any version, as formatted or raw text -* referred-by searches that list all topics in a web or site wide that link to a particular page -* hierarchical parent-child topic navigation: - * automatically links a new page as the "child" of the page it was created from - * allows manual assignment of parent page from a list of all topics in the local web - * offers navigation displays, by topic parent, or by related topic - -The configuration of your TWiki site and your own user account determine which of these features you can use. - -<a name="EditingPages"></a> - -## <a name="How_to_create_and_edit_a_page"> How to create and edit a page </a> - -Adding and editing information on existing pages, and creating new pages, is TWiki's main function. - -* To modify a topic, click the <code>**[Edit]**</code> link at the bottom left of every page. An editing window appears. Type away. Use the [[GoodStyle]] and [[TextFormattingRules]] links to get pop-up window help. - * Click <code>**[Preview Changes]**</code> to see how your edit looks. - * Click <code>**[Save Changes]**</code> to save. - -* To add a new page, the simplest way is to type a new [[WikiName]] on an existing page. When the page is saved, the new name will appear highlighted, with a **?** at the end: click the **?** and a new edit window appears. Enter, preview and save as usual. The new page now exists. - -<a name="OtherFeatures"></a> - -## <a name="How_to_attach_files_and_use_othe"> How to attach files and use other features </a> - -The color-coded control strip at the bottom of every page displays a series of links, including <code>**[Attach]**</code> (for attachments), <code>**[Ref-by]**</code> (to display referring pages), and <code>**[More]**</code>, which opens a new screen of additional controls). - -* Most controls are self-explanatory, and also include explanatory text and help links. -* Experiment. You can always cancel or go Back whenever you like. -* Get in-depth info from the [[TWIKIWEBHOMETOPIC]], including the User's Guide and Reference Manual. - -<a name="RenamingTopics"></a> - -## <a name="How_to_rename_move_or_delete_a_p"> How to rename, move or delete a page </a> - -You can now rename, move and delete individual topics from your browser. All three options are available by clicking **More** on the control strip at the bottom of every page. The access settings for a topic, web or entire site may be disabled for one or more of the three options. In any case, all three are similar and extremely self-explanatory. - -1. On the topic you want to change, click **More** > **Rename/move** -2. To move or delete: select the target web (`Trash` for delete)from the pull-down menu; otherwise, leave on the current web -3. To rename: fill in a new [[WikiName]] (otherwise, leave the current topic name) -4. To update occurrences of the topic name on other pages: From the list of pages that link to the topic, check or uncheck each entry as you desire - only checked links will be updated; -5. Click **Rename/move**: the topic will be renamed and links to the topic updated. - * Any problems are listed ; you can change them later. - * If a referring page can't be update because it's locked (ex: someone's editing), it appears on an alert. You can missed pages later by again pressing **Rename/move**. - -%H% Deleting means moving the topic to the Trash web. Since all webs share the one Trash, name conflicts may come up. - -%X% **NOTE:** Keep in mind that moving a topic from a view-restricted web to a public web or the Trash web will compromise security. - -See: [[TWikiDocumentation]] for more details. - -_Last updated: [[Main/MikeMannix]] - 30 Oct 2001_<br /> |