| Tip of the moment... How to create a new page
In the search box, type in the name of the article you wish to create. When told that the page does not exist, click the link either in red or with the question mark. You can also type the title as the URL in your browser's link field and get there directly – e.g.: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_name Perhaps the easiest way to start a new article is to follow a link to a page that does not exist yet. Depending on your settings, these links may show up as red links or have a question mark at the end of the link (red links?). Note: The ability to create articles directly in mainspace is restricted to autoconfirmed users, though non-confirmed users and non-registered users can submit a proposed article through the Articles for Creation process, where it will be reviewed and considered for publication. – – Read more: |
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Usage
editThis is the {{User:Acagastya/totdr}} template. This template displays the Tip of the Day box which is much similar to the {{totd-random}}.
This template is intended to be used at the top of the users' talk page.
Do not use the Wiki-code substitute for this template.
Who can use it?
editThis template can be used by any editor who wish to have a tip of the day box on their talk page.
Parameters
editThis template has five parameters:
Border Color
editThe parameter is used to change the border color of the box:|border-c=
Enter either the color name or the hexadecimal value for this parameter.
NOTE: Do not forget to use the symbol # before the hexadecimal value.
- The default border color in this template is BLACK.
- I am not sure but this feature might not be available in
{{totd-random}}.
Width of the box
editThis parameter is used to change the width of the box.|width=
You may choose the size either by the pixels example: |width=80px or the percentage (%) value example: |width=80%.
- Default is set at 100px.
- I am not sure but this feature might not be available in
{{totd-random}}.
Border Radius
editThis parameter is used to obtain the curved edges of the of the box.|border-radius=
You may choose the size either by the pixels example: |border-radius=20px or the percentage (%) value example: |border-radius=10%.
- Default is set at 0px.
- I am not sure but this feature might not be available in
{{totd-random}}.
NOTE: If you are assigning the value to this parameter using percentage (%); You would probably hate the look. It is depicted in the examples.
Image to purge
editThis parameter is used to change the image used to purge the tip.|img=
Enter the name of the image you think would be appropriate.
NOTE: You need to mention the image as example: |img=:Example
- The image which we all don't like in our notifications (i.e.
) is the default image. - I am not sure but this feature might not be available in
{{totd-random}}.
_Revert.png){kind=small}
Image size
editThis parameter is used to change the size of the image used to purge the tip.|img-size=
Enter the size in pixel or percentage to match accordingly.
- Default value of this parameter is 30px.
- I am not sure but this feature might not be available in
{{totd-random}}.
Function
editThe function of this template is to display The tip of the Moment.
Difference between this and the original template
edit- I am pretty sure that in the original template, you won't be able to customise it.
- The space consuming bulbs' filament is broken!
will not appear in this template. That is one of the reasons which lead to creation of this template. - To add this auto-updating template to your user page, use {{totd-random}}....Say goodbye to this space occupying thing.
- But not this: Become a Wikipedia tipster. I can't remove it. There will be a huge loss to those who want to learn new tips.
Examples
editBecause the Tip of the Moment changes every time when purged and as the tip aren't of the uniform size: I will club the parameters together.
Using all the parameters with size quoted in pixels
edit|border-c=#9dd04f|width=750px (chosen as per my screen resolution)|border-radius=25px|img=File:Gnome-media-playlist-shuffle.svg|img-size=25px
Code {{User:Acagastya/totdr|border-c#9dd04f|width=750px|border-radius=25px|img=Gnome-media-playlist-shuffle.svg|img-size=25px}}
Output:
| Tip of the moment... Prove it with ProveIt
ProveIt is a user script (and gadget) that makes it easy to find, edit, add, and cite references in Wikipedia articles. It provides a graphical interface for editing, adding, and citing references. The ProveIt toolbar displays at the bottom of the Wikipedia text editor (for articles only). – – Read more: |
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Using all the parameters with size quoted in percentage (%)
editCAUTION: the weird look at the edges is because of |box-radius='s value is set in percentage (%)
|border-c=#9f0fe90|width=75%px (chosen as per my screen resolution)|border-radius=10%|img=File:Gnome-media-playlist-shuffle.svg|img-size=25%
Code {{User:Acagastya/totdr|border-c#f0fe90|width=75%px|border-radius=10%|img=Gnome-media-playlist-shuffle.svg|img-size=25%}}
Output:
| Tip of the moment... Pretty tables
When using tables in articles, consider using Here are additional resources suitable for new as well as expert contributors:
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NOTE: It is advisable to set width of the box in percentage (%) and border radius in pixels