Help:Add to a Discussion

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There are two ways to participate in a discussion:

  1.  Add to an existing discussion which is discussed below.
  2. Create a new discussion.  See Creating/Editing a discussion.


== Adding a Comment to a Discussion == Click here for a PDF version of instructions

1.  From each section of the Wiki, you will see a discussion tab at the top of the section.  Click on Discussion.

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2.  Now click the + sign next to the Edit tab.

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3.  If you see the option Rich Editor, click on rich editor.  The rich editor will allow you to type as you would in a Word document.

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4.  Enter a Subject Heading  for your comments.  Type in the box.

5.  End your comments with 4 tildes ~.  (The tildae is typed by holding down the shift key and typing the key to the left of 1.) 

By placing the tildes you are signing your name and date to the comments.

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6. Click on Save Page.  Image:Discussion screenshot5a.jpg

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