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''CAZypedia'' generally contains two types of image placements in pages: | ''CAZypedia'' generally contains two types of image placements in pages: | ||
| − | * Simple pictures, as found on ''CAZypedia'' Contributor pages, and | + | * Simple pictures without borders or frames, as found on ''CAZypedia'' [[:Category:Contributors|Contributor pages]], and |
| − | * Figures with legends, as found on various content pages. | + | * Figures with legends, as found on various content pages, e.g. [[Glycoside Hydrolase Families|GH Family pages]]. |
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| + | This page describes how to add an image to a page to maintain a constant "look and feel" across ''CAZypedia''. | ||
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| + | == Uploading an image == | ||
| + | The first step in adding an image to a ''CAZypedia'' page is to upload that image to the wiki. This is done through the [[Special:Upload]] page, which can be accessed from any ''CAZypedia'' page via the [[Special:Upload|"Upload file"]] link in the "Toolbox" section of the left menu. | ||
| + | # Go to the [[Special:Upload]] page. | ||
| + | # Click the "Browse" button to locate the image file on your computer. | ||
| + | # Change the "Destination filename" to something sensible, if it is not already. | ||
| + | # Adding a summary can be helpful (image source, content, author, etc.). | ||
| + | # Click the "Upload file" button at the bottom of the page. | ||
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| + | '''Make a note of your uploaded image's filename, as you will need this exact name to add the image to a page.''' | ||
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| + | Uploaded files can be found via one of these two pages: | ||
| + | * [[Special:ListFiles|File list]] | ||
| + | * [[Special:NewFiles|Gallery of new files]] | ||
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| + | == Adding an image to a page == | ||
| + | === Contributor (User) pages === | ||
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| + | === Content pages === | ||
Revision as of 07:48, 13 August 2013
CAZypedia generally contains two types of image placements in pages:
- Simple pictures without borders or frames, as found on CAZypedia Contributor pages, and
- Figures with legends, as found on various content pages, e.g. GH Family pages.
This page describes how to add an image to a page to maintain a constant "look and feel" across CAZypedia.
Uploading an image
The first step in adding an image to a CAZypedia page is to upload that image to the wiki. This is done through the Special:Upload page, which can be accessed from any CAZypedia page via the "Upload file" link in the "Toolbox" section of the left menu.
- Go to the Special:Upload page.
- Click the "Browse" button to locate the image file on your computer.
- Change the "Destination filename" to something sensible, if it is not already.
- Adding a summary can be helpful (image source, content, author, etc.).
- Click the "Upload file" button at the bottom of the page.
Make a note of your uploaded image's filename, as you will need this exact name to add the image to a page.
Uploaded files can be found via one of these two pages: