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How do I answer a question?

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If you have a wikiHow account, you can just click where it says "Answer" underneath a question and fill in your answer. You can also answer anonymously using the Answer Questions tool in the dashboard.

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What does "Community Tested" mean on technology articles?

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A wikiHow user has tested each step of the article and verified that it is doable. To find out when the article was tested, hover over the upper half (not the header) of the "About this wikiHow" section on the right side of the page.

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What does "expert reviewed" mean?

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It means that an expert on the topic (often a credentialed professional) has reviewed the article for accuracy. For example, doctors review medical articles.

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How do I find good wikiHow articles?

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Search for things that are related to your interests. You can also search for things that might help you with school work or with your hobbies.

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Do I have to pay money to make an account?

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No. You just have to create an account or sign in with your Facebook/Google account. That's it.

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How do I view my full profile?

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You can view your profile by selecting “My User Page” on the upper right hand corner of your computer. This should enable you to view your profile. If not, try closing out wikiHow.com and visit the website (wikihow.com) again.

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How do I add images?

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Check out How to Put a Photo in a wikiHow Article .

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How do I add articles to my watchlist on wikiHow?

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Go to the article, then append ?action=watch or choose "Watch" at the bottom of the page. Your watchlist can be viewed at Special:WatchList .

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How do I bookmark an article?

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If you're on a computer, go to your bookmarks bar and click 'Add Bookmark.' You may need to right-click on your address bar if the bookmarks bar is not already displayed. You could also use the bookmark tab at the top of your page (if you have one depending on the browser) to add a bookmark.

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How do I use the formatting options and include images in my article?

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Some of that can be found in this page , while you can learn to include images here from this one .

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Does wikiHow have a dark mode?

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wikiHow does not have a dark mode, but you can use a high-contrast mode or search online for browser extensions that might help.

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How do I get rid of wikiHow?

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If you no longer want to exist on wikiHow, we thank you for your time. You can read Close Your wikiHow Account for details.

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How long do unanswered questions in the Q&A section remain? Are they deleted after a long period of inactivity?

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Unanswered questions remain on an article for however long it takes them to be answered. They can be flagged for deletion if necessary, but never for unansweredness.

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How do you search wikiHow?

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Searching on wikiHow is easy to do : just type the main keywords of your question in the search bar at the top of the page, and press enter. If you don't find exactly what you're looking for, you can submit a new topic request .

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Who can edit wikiHow?

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Anyone can edit wikiHow; it's easy to get started.

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Does wikiHow have restrictions on answering questions about sensitive or illegal topics?

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Yes, wikiHow restricts information on dangerous or illegal activities and prohibits sarcastic or mean-spirited content.

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Is wikiHow appropriate for users of all ages?

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Yes, wikiHow is generally appropriate for all ages, but keep in mind that some categories contain adult content.

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Is using wikiHow enjoyable, and is it accessible to people of all ages?

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Using wikiHow can be enjoyable, especially if you have an interest in learning from its wide range of articles. It's accessible for everyone to read, but to create an account, you need to be over 13 or have parental permission if you are younger.

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What is the future of the wikiHow website, and will it remain permanent?

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There are currently no plans to shut down wikiHow, and it is intended to be a permanent website, with the expectation of a long future.

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What are the quizzes included in wikiHow articles, and am I required to complete them?

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Some wikiHow articles feature quizzes designed by staff to help you review the content. You are not required to complete these quizzes.

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How do I stop using wikiHow?

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Contributing to wikiHow is completely voluntary, so you can stop using it at anytime. It's simple - just don't use it!

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How do I ask a question in the Community Q&A section of a wikiHow article?

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Scroll down to the Q&A section, type your question in the "What is your question?" field, and click submit.

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How do I find wikiHow articles using Google?

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When searching for a specific topic, type "wikiHow" followed by the topic, such as "wikiHow to have fun," to be directed to the relevant wikiHow page. If you want to visit the main site, just search "wikiHow" and click the top result.

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Why can't I edit articles on my Amazon Fire tablet?

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Try switching to desktop mode. On an Amazon Fire, sometimes it's hard to see the edit options and menu bars from the mobile site. If you switch to the desktop site, the "Edit" button should appear at the top of the article.

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How do I get featured in the "Meet a Community Member" section?

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Users who are featured under "Meet a Community Member" are experienced wikiHowians. A form of questions is sent to them, which they can fill out to be featured.

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How do I write a wikiHow article?

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New articles can't be created by new editors. Instead, try editing via our Community Dashboard first.

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