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    Can I edit without logging in?
    Hello903hello
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    Yes, unless your IP is blocked from editing. However, editing without logging in will make your IP address visible to anyone on the Internet.
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    How do I add to my profile on Wikipedia?
    Hello903hello
    Community Answer
    You can create your own user page (User:Example -- replace Example with your username). You can write about yourself on your user page.
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    Do the edits disappear on the locked page after requesting them?
    Community Answer
    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.
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    Can I edit Wikipedia page by inspect element?
    Freyr
    Top Answerer
    No, you'll only change it on your tab if you do that. You need to press the edit button to edit Wikipedia.
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    How do I create a new heading in the Wikipedia entry?
    Freyr
    Top Answerer
    You can't change the title of a Wikipedia article without having page mover rights.
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    How do I change the whole text of a subject, the current text being completely wrong?
    Circus Baby Gaming
    Community Answer
    Go into edit mode and delete the part of the text you are editing minus the formatting (dashes, asterisks, and hashtags).
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    I noticed that someone is removing citations and spamming a wikipedia article. How can I report them?
    NihilNet
    Community Answer
    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.
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    If you find somebody in Wikipedia and they already passed away but the site doesn’t have the day of their death, how will you add that?
    DiamondWarrior649
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    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.
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    What can I do if I disagree with someone's edit?
    Donagan
    Top Answerer
    You can re-edit the article and/or leave a comment on the article's talk page.
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    I created a perfect entry; it was changed with wrong information and an unauthorized photo. It completely ruined the content. How do I prevent this from happening again?
    Donagan
    Top Answerer
    Revert the article back to your version. If it happens again, seek a discussion with the other editor or contact an administrator.
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    If a news article appears that mentions something I have accomplished, can I add it to my Wiki as long as I note the source?
    Community Answer
    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.
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    Can I mention a book I have written myself? I'd like to add it to the "Other References" section.
    Community Answer
    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.
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    Who can make changes?
    Ayla DeWeese
    Top Answerer
    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.
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    How do I edit a person who got married?
    Ayla DeWeese
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    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".
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    Adding a new journal citation, is it given the next highest number and listed in the same format as others?
    Ayla DeWeese
    Top Answerer
    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.
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