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Can I upload pictures to Wikipedia from my Android tablet?

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Yes, you can choose upload photo and select a photo from your camera roll or gallery.

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I can't sign up for a Wikipedia account. Any help?

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To sign up for a Wikipedia account, your IP address cannot be blocked and you must complete the captcha. If you are having trouble with that, then go to account.wmflabs.org and complete the form to get your account created.

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The "choose file" button does not work. What should I do?

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You should restart your browser. If that doesn't work, your browser might not be up-to-date, so you should check the browser's website for any updates. You can also try using a totally different browser.

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Are there any monetary charges applied for uploading files to Wikipedia?

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No, it is entirely free. I have uploaded several files and I have never paid a dime for them.

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When I try to upload photos, I get an error message telling me to confirm my account. How can I do this?

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You should have gotten an email with a link to confirm your account. Check your junk mail in case it was sent there by accident.

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Can Wikipedia expose my picture to the world?

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Wikipedia can only do that if you sign up for it, or if someone signs you up. In that case, they would also have to write an article about you.

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I'm trying to upload something to the Latin Wikipedia, but I don't see the language on the first page mentioned in step one. What should I do?

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If the media you are trying to upload is free for anyone to use (most likely if it's your own work), you can go to Wikimedia Commons at commons.wikimedia.org. If you must upload to the Latin Wikipedia, the URL is la.wikipedia.org.

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How can I upload a Word file to Wikipedia?

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You can only upload files with the file extensions listed at Special:Upload .

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How do you upload a file from the Internet onto Wikipedia without being sent a notice about it being possibly copyrighted or up for speedy deletion?

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Wikipedia strongly respects copyright and trademark laws, and you should, too. Your photographs taken yourself are most of the images on Wikipedia and on Wikimedia Commons. There is a procedure to use copyrighted material with permission from the copyright owner, but it is a bit difficult and complicated. See OTRS for details.

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How do I find the author of a photo?

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You can try searching by image on Google Images, and track down the website from the image. There's a good chance if you don't know where it came from, it will be copyrighted. It's better to use something which has only public domain or creative commons images to find your photos.

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