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===Uploading a Document=== | |||
To upload a file, use [[Special:Upload|Upload a file]] in the toolbox. A user must be logged in to upload a file. After a file has uploaded, you can link to it. | To upload a file, use [[Special:Upload|Upload a file]] in the toolbox. A user must be logged in to upload a file. After a file has uploaded, you can link to it. | ||
=== | ===Linking to an Uploaded Document=== | ||
To link to an uploaded document use the syntax: <pre>[[Media:thefilename.ext|the file description]]</pre>. Regardless of the file extention, the keyword ''Media'' is used. The following file extensions are currently allowed: | To link to an uploaded document use the syntax: <pre>[[Media:thefilename.ext|the file description]]</pre>. Regardless of the file extention, the keyword ''Media'' is used. The following file extensions are currently allowed: | ||
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=== | ===Linking to an Uploaded Image=== | ||
To link to an uploaded image use the syntax: <pre>[[Image:thefilename.jpg|left|thumb|the image caption]]</pre>. Notice that the keyword is ''Image''. Replace ''left'' with ''right'' to align the picture to the right of the page. The following image types are currently allowed: | To link to an uploaded image use the syntax: <pre>[[Image:thefilename.jpg|left|thumb|the image caption]]</pre>. Notice that the keyword is ''Image''. Replace ''left'' with ''right'' to align the picture to the right of the page. The following image types are currently allowed: |
Latest revision as of 14:06, 25 September 2008
Uploading a Document
To upload a file, use Upload a file in the toolbox. A user must be logged in to upload a file. After a file has uploaded, you can link to it.
Linking to an Uploaded Document
To link to an uploaded document use the syntax:
[[Media:thefilename.ext|the file description]]
. Regardless of the file extention, the keyword Media is used. The following file extensions are currently allowed:
- doc
- mp3
- ppt
- xls
Linking to an Uploaded Image
To link to an uploaded image use the syntax:
[[Image:thefilename.jpg|left|thumb|the image caption]]
. Notice that the keyword is Image. Replace left with right to align the picture to the right of the page. The following image types are currently allowed:
- gif
- jpg, jpeg
- png
For detailed help on uploading documents and images, see WikiMedia Help on uploading images and other files.