Wiki+Hints

= ** Basic Instructions ** =

==== ** 1. You start editing any page by clicking on this icon on the top right of the page. ** ==== = =

**2. This editing bar will appear.**
==== ** 3.The first section of the bar enables normal text editing, similar to Word documents. ** ====

==== **4. This section allows you to make links to websites, by inserting a hyperlink. You just need to copy and paste the url!** ====

==== **5. The next section allows you to upload pictures,documents, audio files, videos and other widgets. Uploading images, documents and audio files is simple. You simply click on the icon, then browse for your files and click upload. Once the images appears in the text box, you double click it and it will appear on the page.** ==== ==== **Videos and slide shows need to be hsted on another website first. eg TeacherTube or YouTube for videos, and Slideshare for slide shows.** ====



__**Tips!**__

 * ==== **Please ensure pictures, documents and audio files have unique names, otherwise you may overwrite other files!** ====
 * ==== **Save pictures as jpegs and make sure they are small files ie no bigger than 600 x 800 pixels. There are simple free tools to achieve this, like Image Resizer, or you can do it in a program like Photoshop.** ====

==== **6. Here you can insert a table, special characters, including accents, and code (don't worry about this!)** ====

==== **7. The last buttons are self explanatory! Please be sure to SAVE regularly to avoid loosing your work and creativity.** ====

==== I** f you need further explanation, the HELP button at the top right hand side of the page is helpful, or do not hesitate to be in touch with me! ** ====