Create a new article

This article explains how you can create a new article on Designing Buildings Wiki.

Set up your article:

• First log in or register (registering only takes 2 mins).
• Click the orange 'Create an article' button.
• Type in the title of the article you want to create.
• If an article with that name doesn't already exist, you'll be asked if you want to create it. Click on the link and your new article will open.

Write your article:

• You can write your article from scratch, or you can paste it from another application.
• At the end of your article, click the 'insert signature' button, and your profile will appear at the top of the article when you save it. Find out more.

Top tips

• Keep your formatting simple. Plain text, bulleted lists, numbered lists and headings.
• Save your article regularly just in case you have a problem.
• Stay impartial, ask yourself what someone else would write about the subject.
• For guidance about what sort of subject and style is acceptable see our quick style guide.

More information

• Watch our video tutorial: how to create an article on YouTube.
• For more detailed information see our help page.
• Read our editorial policy.
• How to add images to an article.
• How to add your profile.
• How to layout your article.
• Marketing opportunities.

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