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'''Adding photos is a great way to improve any article.'''
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'''Adding photos''' is a simple and great way to improve any article, and provide further detail and color.
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==Step-by-Step==
 
==Step-by-Step==
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*To start, you must [[Special:Signup|log in]] to your account, and then click the [[Help:Edit|Edit]] button on the page you would like to add a photo to.
*To start, click "Edit" on the article you want to add a photo to. Then click on the photo upload button on the editor toolbar. [[File:Image_upload.png]]
 
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*Once in edit mode, click on the photo upload button [[File:Photo_button.png]] on the right rail of the editor toolbar.
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*A pop-up will appear, which will allow you to upload a photo from your computer. You can also search for find photos already added to the wikia by others or on [http://flickr.com Flickr.com].
 
::[[File:Addimages-alreadyuploaded2.png|thumb|left|400px]]
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* Once you choose a photo to add, click upload.
*A pop-up will appear, which will allow you to "Upload" a photo from your computer OR "Find" photos already added to the wiki by others, or on Flickr
 
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* Next you will be able to adjust the size and placement of the photo. You can also provide a caption, which will display below the photo.
:[[File:Addimages-alreadyuploaded2.png|thumb|left|400px]]
 
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* If you would like to provide adjust more details about the photo, including a new name and the [[Help:Image copyright tags|license information]], click on the more options link.
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*After you have picked your options, click the Add photo button, and your photo will be added to the edit area.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
* On the next screen you can add details about the photo, including a more easily read name and the license.
 
 
* You can then customize the size of the photo, choose a layout, and provide a caption.
 
:[[File:Upload_photo_dialogue_box.png|thumb|left|400px]]
 
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*After you have picked your options, click the "Add photo" button, and your photo will show on the edit page.
 
 
*Photos can be modified at any time in edit mode. Simply hover over the image and choose "modify", and the same pop-up window will appear.
 
*Photos can be modified at any time in edit mode. Simply hover over the image and choose "modify", and the same pop-up window will appear.
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*Once you are done, click publish and your photo will be live on the page.
*Don't forget to save before leaving the edit screen!
 
   
 
== Next steps ==
 
== Next steps ==
 
 
*Learn how to [[Help:Formatting|format a page]]
 
*Learn how to [[Help:Formatting|format a page]]
 
*Learn how to [[Help:Links|add links]]
 
*Learn how to [[Help:Links|add links]]
 
*Learn how to [[Help:New_page|create a new page]]
 
*Learn how to [[Help:New_page|create a new page]]
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* More information is on [[Help:Uploading files]]
   
== More help ==
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==Further help and feedback==
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{{Help and feedback section}}
   
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[[ca:Ajuda:Imatges]]
* Ask other users on the [[w:Forum:help_desk|Wikia Forum]]
 
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* Visit [[w:c:help:Help:Beyond the basics|advanced help]]
 
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Revision as of 00:38, 14 February 2015

Template:Needs editor update Adding photos is a simple and great way to improve any article, and provide further detail and color.

Step-by-Step

  • To start, you must log in to your account, and then click the Edit button on the page you would like to add a photo to.
  • Once in edit mode, click on the photo upload button Photo button on the right rail of the editor toolbar.
Edit toolbar image upload2


  • A pop-up will appear, which will allow you to upload a photo from your computer. You can also search for find photos already added to the wikia by others or on Flickr.com.
Addimages-alreadyuploaded2


  • Once you choose a photo to add, click upload.
  • Next you will be able to adjust the size and placement of the photo. You can also provide a caption, which will display below the photo.
  • If you would like to provide adjust more details about the photo, including a new name and the license information, click on the more options link.
Photo description


  • After you have picked your options, click the Add photo button, and your photo will be added to the edit area.
  • Photos can be modified at any time in edit mode. Simply hover over the image and choose "modify", and the same pop-up window will appear.
  • Once you are done, click publish and your photo will be live on the page.

Next steps

Further help and feedback