From c9d0a71e662789ac2f97e67bf38993bce6b06839 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MikeMannix Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 01:39:06 +0000 Subject: none --- TWiki/TWikiPages.mdwn | 74 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 54 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-) diff --git a/TWiki/TWikiPages.mdwn b/TWiki/TWikiPages.mdwn index d123089f..a41e2774 100644 --- a/TWiki/TWikiPages.mdwn +++ b/TWiki/TWikiPages.mdwn @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ +%INCLUDE\{"DocsUserNote"\}% + # TWiki Pages %TOC% @@ -6,52 +8,84 @@ Each page in a TWiki web is called a **_topic_**, defined by its meaningful, des ## Page Features -A TWiki topic is a self-contained information unit, rich in features that include: +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 - * autolink to it from other pages simply by typing it in + * automatically link to it from other pages * an edit-anywhere collaboration area where you can: - * enter plain or HTML-formatted text - * work with simple [[TWikiShorthand]] (the power of HTML plus special TWiki tags) - * include links, images, anything else you can put on a regular Web page -* an optional [[TWikiDocumentation]] feature to: - * store structured info along with the freeform page content + * 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 the right input template for each page from a choice of multiple form -* a [[FileAttachment]] function that allows you to: + * 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 size and type of file (documents, images, applications) for viewing or downloading + * attach any type of file (documents, images, applications) for viewing or downloading * make changes and update existing files -* [[TWikiDocumentation]] that work on the web level, but can also be used to customize the look of headers and footers on a single page +* [[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 links referring to it, site-wide + * 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 [[TWikiDocumentation]]: - * independently determine who can view, edit, rename, move or delete topics +* 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. + + +## How to create and edit a page + +Adding and editing information on existing pages, and creating new pages, is TWiki's main function. + +* To modify a topic, click the **[Edit]** 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 **[Preview Changes]** to see how your edit looks. + * Click **[Save Changes]** 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. + + + +## How to attach files and use other features + +The color-coded control strip at the bottom of every page displays a series of links, including **[Attach]** (for attachments), **[Ref-by]** (to display referring pages), and **[More]**, 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. + ## How to rename, move or delete a page -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. Access to one or more of these three options, for a topic, a web or an entire site, may be available to administrators only. In any case, all three are similar and extremely self-explanatory. +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 page you want to change, click **More** > **Rename/move** +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 is editing), it appears on an alert. You can update missed pages later by again pressing **Rename/move**. + * 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. +See: [[TWikiDocumentation]] for more details. --- [[MikeMannix]] - 02 Oct 2001
+_Last updated: [[Main/MikeMannix]] - 30 Oct 2001_
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