Create a new article

This article explains how to create a new article.

Set up your article:

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.

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