WIKISPACES

A. Sign-in for new users 1. To sign-up for Wikispaces, key in http://www.wikispaces.com/ in the address bar and enter. 2. On the Wikispaces homepage, click on Join (Fig:1). The next time you open your wiki page, click on Sign In and key in your username and password.

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3. Complete the form (Fig: 2) and before you click the Join button do not forget to write down the details of your username and password. 4. When typing-in your Wiki Name, think of a name that reflects the content of your wiki.

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5. You now have your own wiki page (Fig:3)

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B. Adding text and editing a wiki page

1. To edit pages, click on EDIT (top right corner of the wiki page). 2. The Editor works like your word document with a few extra tools. (Fig:4)
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ITEM B I U COLOUR & STYLE

EXAMPLE / EXPLANATION BOLD ITALIC UNDERLINE Your choice of Font, Colour of Text and Background (highlight) A choice of various Headings (style and font)

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Ordered List Unordered List (Bulleted) Horizontal Rule: Click this to make a horizontal line break.

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Insert Link: This allows you to link a text to another page. Just highlight the text and click on this icon. Note: You can create a page first before linking or a prompt will appear to create the new page.

(To create a new page, click on New Page on the top left corner or side bar of your wiki page) J Remove Link: To remove a link, place your cursor on the link or highlight the link. Then click the Remove Link button. Insert Images & Files: Click here and a pop-up window will appear.

Select Upload Files first to browse and select your file or image. Then double click on the file or image and it will be uploaded onto your wiki page that is active / open). The uploaded file is saved and if you want to use it again on another page, go to Insert File and click on the file or image. (Make sure the page you want the file or image uploaded onto is active /open). Note: Before you click on the Insert Image & Files icon on the Editor tool bar, make sure your cursor is at the position where you want your image or file to be. L Embed Widget: Widgets are extra features you may want to add to you wiki. Just select and click on the widget. Follow the instructions given and you will have the widget on your wiki.

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Insert Table: Feed in the number of Columns and Rows and hit the Insert Table button. To make changes to the table, place your cursor on the table and click on the table icon that appears. A directory will appear with choices to align, add, remove, and merge the cells, rows, columns or the whole table.

Insert Special Character: Select the character to insert.

Insert Code: This is only if you want to use HTML codes.

This button toggles between Text Editor and Visual Editor (Text vs HTML). Make sure your wiki page shows the Text Editor button. The Preview button allows you to view your wiki page as a normal page (with the hyperlinks) before you save it. To continue editing just hit the Continue Editing button. Save: Click this when you are done. To make changes, click on the Edit button and the Editor toolbar will appear.

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This cancels your current work and returns to you wiki page.

C. Managing your wiki 1. This is the place to go when you want to make changes, delete, invite others and use a host of other applications. 2. Click on Manage Wiki found on the side or top bar of you wiki page (Fig: 5) and this will open the Manage Wiki page.

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3. Click on Pages / Page List (Fig: 6) and you will see the list of pages you have created. Click on the arrow beside the Actions button and select the options given. Once done, click Back to Manage Wiki.

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4. The Files button will provide you a list of files you have used or uploaded (Fig: 7). Once again the Actions buttons give the option to Download, Rename or Delete the files. Now click Back to Manage Wiki.

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5. To invite members to join your wiki, select on Members / Invite People. This allows you to do several things: a) Send out invitations to other to join your wiki. Type in their email address and hit the Invite button (Fig: 8).
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b) Users can request membership to your wiki. When they visit your wiki site, they will have to go to Manage Wiki Members and Permission. Here they will an option to request for membership. c) You will receive an email notification or when you open your wiki site, you will see a list of those who have requested membership (Fig: 9). You can then either approve or reject membership.

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6. The Permissions page allows you to set the level of accessibility to your wiki site. Select and click on the Update button (Fig: 10).

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7. Under Settings, click on Look and Feel. This allows you to select another template for your wiki. You can choose the Theme, Colours, Style and even upload your own Logo. J6

8. To delete your wiki, go to Settings Delete Wiki. It is important that once you delete your wiki, you will NOT be able to create another wiki with the same name. D. Others 1. Click on My Account (top right corner) to edit or change your Username and Profile. 2. You will also need to set the time to (GMT +8.00 Kuala Lumpur) under Your Settings. 3. When you have made these changes, scroll down and click on the Save button. There are many other tools in Wikispaces for you to explore and lastly dont forget to click on the Sign Out button when youre done.
All diagramss and information have been taken from www.wikispaces.com

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