Q&A for How to Edit a Page in Wikipedia

Yes, unless your IP is blocked from editing. However, editing without logging in will make your IP address visible to anyone on the Internet.

You can create your own user page (User:Example -- replace Example with your username). You can write about yourself on your user page.

No, they must be approved first before they appear on the page. This is done to prevent people from easily ruining valuable information on Wikipedia. Once it's been approved, the edits will appear as you have requested them.

No, you'll only change it on your tab if you do that. You need to press the edit button to edit Wikipedia.

You can't change the title of a Wikipedia article without having page mover rights.

Go into edit mode and delete the part of the text you are editing minus the formatting (dashes, asterisks, and hashtags).

You would go to the the talk tap on a Wikipedia article or go to the WikiProject Spam page of Wikipedia to get the attention of another editor or moderator to help you if you think a person is not contributing helpfully to the page and Wikipedia as a whole.

Sign in to Wikipedia, then go back to the article and click the edit tab. Scroll down, and either create another heading to put the date of death or add it to the existing subtopic.

You can re-edit the article and/or leave a comment on the article's talk page.

Revert the article back to your version. If it happens again, seek a discussion with the other editor or contact an administrator.

Yes. However, if you don't already have a Wikipedia page, and this is the only thing published about you, Wikipedia may delete the article due to its "notability" and/or completeness criteria.

Yes. The only thing that's not allowed is putting unpublished "original research" in the article. One public figure who wanted to correct information about his birth name had to publish a newspaper column about it and then cite that as a source.

Anyone can make changes to a Wikipedia article, as long as they have a Wikipedia account. Wikipedia is a collaborative platform where anyone can contribute knowledge and information. This means that anyone can edit or create an article, add new information, correct errors, or update outdated information. However, Wikipedia also has a set of guidelines and policies that editors must follow when making changes. For example, editors must ensure that their edits are accurate, neutral, and well-sourced. They must also respect the opinions of other editors and work collaboratively to improve articles.

To indicate a person is married, follow these steps: Go to the Wikipedia page for the person. Click on the "Edit" button at the top. Find the section, this may be under a heading such as "Personal life," "Family," or "Relationships." Add a sentence or paragraph to indicate that the person is married. Be sure to include the name of the person's spouse and any other relevant details, such as the date. Add a citation to support your claim. This could be a news article, a public record, or any other reliable source that confirms the person's marital status. Preview your changes to make sure that they are accurate and well-written. If you are satisfied with your changes, click "Save changes".

In general, the new citation should be given the next highest number and listed in the same format as the other citations. For example, if the last citation in the article was labeled as [7], the new citation should be labeled as [8]. The citation should also include the same information as the other citations, such as the author(s), title, journal name, volume number, issue number, and page numbers. It is also important to ensure that the citation is accurate and reliable. You should always try to use reputable sources when adding citations to Wikipedia articles, such as peer-reviewed journals, books, and other scholarly sources.