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You can, but don't add AudienceReactions items about your own work. If the work isn't available to other people, if needs to go to DarthWiki/UnpublishedWorks. And remember, once you have done the work page it belongs to the wiki. [[Administrivia/TheFicMayBeYoursButTheTropePageIsOurs We do not allow authors to delete pages about their own work]].
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You can, but don't add AudienceReactions items about your own work. If the work isn't available to other people, if it needs to go to DarthWiki/UnpublishedWorks. And remember, once you have done the work page it belongs to the wiki. [[Administrivia/TheFicMayBeYoursButTheTropePageIsOurs We do not allow authors to delete pages about their own work]].
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First, you need to download the image onto your computer. Then you press "edit page", which will show an "Upload Image" button. Click on it and then either drag the file to the input box that opens or click on the input box to have it search your system. If the system accepts the file, it will then show you markup language that you can cut and paste into the edit page or a forum post. Whrn you paste this markup language in, it will make the image appeear. You can add your own caption. If the system doesn't accept your file, you'll need to ask for help in AskTheTropers.
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First, you need to download the image onto your computer. Then you press "edit page", which will show an "Upload Image" button. Click on it and then either drag the file to the input box that opens or click on the input box to have it search your system. If the system accepts the file, it will then show you markup language that you can cut and paste into the edit page or a forum post. Whrn When you paste this markup language in, it will make the image appeear. You can add your own caption. If the system doesn't accept your file, you'll need to ask for help in AskTheTropers.
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First, you need to download the image onto your computer. Then you go to an edit page, where there is an "Upload Image" button. Click on it and then either drag the file to the input box that opens or click on the input box to have it search your system. If the system accepts the file, it will then show you markup that you can paste into the edit page or a forum post. If it doesn't, you'll need to ask for help in AskTheTropers.
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First, you need to download the image onto your computer. Then you go to an edit page, where there is press "edit page", which will show an "Upload Image" button. Click on it and then either drag the file to the input box that opens or click on the input box to have it search your system. If the system accepts the file, it will then show you markup language that you can cut and paste into the edit page or a forum post. Whrn you paste this markup language in, it will make the image appeear. You can add your own caption. If it doesn't, the system doesn't accept your file, you'll need to ask for help in AskTheTropers.
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See Administrivia/HowToMoveAPage. Do note that we use a different system - CustomTitles - to change the capitalization of a title or to add punctuation.
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See Administrivia/HowToMoveAPage. Do note that we use a different system - CustomTitles [[Administrivia/HowToMakeACustomTitle custom titles]] - to change the capitalization of a title or to add punctuation.
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wiki/ cleanup.
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You can post such a question at TropeFinder. You'll need a Wiki/TVTropes account to do so - use the "Sign Up" option on the popup that opens to make one. You may need to wait a while before the account is activated and can be used.
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You can post such a question at TropeFinder. You'll need a Wiki/TVTropes Website/TVTropes account to do so - use the "Sign Up" option on the popup that opens to make one. You may need to wait a while before the account is activated and can be used.
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You can post such a question at YouKnowThatShow. You'll need a Wiki/TVTropes account to do so - use the "Sign Up" option on the popup that opens to make one. You may need to wait a while before the account is activated and can be used.
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You can post such a question at YouKnowThatShow. You'll need a Wiki/TVTropes Website/TVTropes account to do so - use the "Sign Up" option on the popup that opens to make one. You may need to wait a while before the account is activated and can be used.
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The Related To page ([[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/relatedsearch.php?term=Literature/SeptimusHeap Example]]) lists all the wiki pages on Wiki/TVTropes that link to a given page. It also lists "Inbounds" which is the number of links outside of TV Tropes that link to a given page, excluding search engines.
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The Related To page ([[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/relatedsearch.php?term=Literature/SeptimusHeap Example]]) lists all the wiki pages on Wiki/TVTropes Website/TVTropes that link to a given page. It also lists "Inbounds" which is the number of links outside of TV Tropes that link to a given page, excluding search engines.
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It's a bit complicated... see Administrivia/HowToCreateAWorksPage. Yes, you can create a page for any work that the public can access in some fashion, see Administrivia/ThereIsNoSuchThingAsNotability - unless it's porn.
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It's a bit complicated... see Administrivia/HowToCreateAWorksPage.Administrivia/HowToCreateAWorkPage. Yes, you can create a page for any work that the public can access in some fashion, see Administrivia/ThereIsNoSuchThingAsNotability - unless it's porn.
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Copy https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/wysiwyg_source_editor.php?groupname=Main&title=WikiSandbox&load=source into the address bar of your browser and change "[=WikiSandbox=]" to the title of the redirect. If the redirect is in a namespace other than "Main", you need to change the "Main" as well. Then you load the so modified URLURL.
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[[folder:A string of words is creating a link where I don't want it]]
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[[folder:A string of words is creating a link where I don't want it]]it!]]
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[[folder:How do I post a YouTube video on the forum?]]
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[[folder:How do I post a YouTube [=YouTube=] video on the forum?]]
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You can post such a question at TropeFinder. You'll need a TVTropes account to do so - use the "Sign Up" option on the popup that opens to make one. You may need to wait a while before the account is activated and can be used.
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You can post such a question at TropeFinder. You'll need a TVTropes Wiki/TVTropes account to do so - use the "Sign Up" option on the popup that opens to make one. You may need to wait a while before the account is activated and can be used.
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You can post such a question at YouKnowThatShow. You'll need a TVTropes account to do so - use the "Sign Up" option on the popup that opens to make one. You may need to wait a while before the account is activated and can be used.
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You can post such a question at YouKnowThatShow. You'll need a TVTropes Wiki/TVTropes account to do so - use the "Sign Up" option on the popup that opens to make one. You may need to wait a while before the account is activated and can be used.
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The Related To page ([[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/relatedsearch.php?term=Literature/SeptimusHeap Example]]) lists all the wiki pages on TVTropes that link to a given page. It also lists "Inbounds" which is the number of links outside of TVTropes that link to a given page, excluding search engines.
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The Related To page ([[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/relatedsearch.php?term=Literature/SeptimusHeap Example]]) lists all the wiki pages on TVTropes Wiki/TVTropes that link to a given page. It also lists "Inbounds" which is the number of links outside of TVTropes TV Tropes that link to a given page, excluding search engines.
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You can't. Just log out and don't log back in.
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Yes, but we do not encourage this. Also, if you are in any way banned, you have no business making any new account.
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It's a bit complicated ... see Administrivia/HowToCreateAWorksPage. Yes, you can create a page for any work that the public can access in some fashion, see Administrivia/ThereIsNoSuchThingAsNotability - unless it's porn.
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It's a bit complicated ...complicated... see Administrivia/HowToCreateAWorksPage. Yes, you can create a page for any work that the public can access in some fashion, see Administrivia/ThereIsNoSuchThingAsNotability - unless it's porn.
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It's even more complicated ... see Administrivia/TLPGuidelines.
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It's even more complicated ...complicated... see Administrivia/TLPGuidelines.
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First, you need to download the image onto your computer. Then you go to an edit page, where there is an "Upload Image" button. Click on it and then either drag the file to the input box that opens or click on the input box to have it search your system. If the system accepts the file, it will then show you markup that you can paste into the edit page or a forum post. If it doesn't, you'll need to ask for help in AskTheTropers.
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No; Administrivia/TheFicMayBeYoursButTheTropePageIsOurs. Unless it's on DarthWiki because it's unpublished; in that case list it on CutList.
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No; Administrivia/TheFicMayBeYoursButTheTropePageIsOurs. Unless it's on DarthWiki DarthWiki.UnpublishedWorks because it's unpublished; in that case list it on CutList.
Depends on where it is happening:
* If it's in a forum post, click on the button with three dots on the post in question. On the dropdown, select "Holler this" and put your complaint in the input box that opens.
* If it's in a private message, go to AskTheTropers and open a query. Make sure you check the "make private" checkbox before saving.
* If it's elsewhere, go to AskTheTropers and open a query but without checking "make private".
* If it's in a forum post, click on the button with three dots on the post in question. On the dropdown, select "Holler this" and put your complaint in the input box that opens.
* If it's in a private message, go to AskTheTropers and open a query. Make sure you check the "make private" checkbox before saving.
* If it's elsewhere, go to AskTheTropers and open a query but without checking "make private".
"Natter" is Administrivia/ConversationInTheMainPage and refers to edits that appear to discuss, talk to, contest or justify an already existing entry. The wiki pages are not forum threads; please don't use them as such.
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[[folder:How do I share or upload an avatar?]]
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[[folder:How do I share or upload an avatar?]]avatar?]]
Go to the upper right corner of a page and click on it. A dropdown opens, with one entry saying "Profile" which should link [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/profile.php here]]. On that page you see your account name and above it an image - click on it and it will show two buttons one of which has a + sign. Click on it and then either drag the file to the input box that opens or click on the input box to have it search your system. The file has to be already on your computer before you can upload it. If the system accepts the file, you'll need to hit "submit". It lands you back on the profile page, there you need to click the other button left of the + one. It lands you on the avatar gallery, where you then select the file you want to use as an avatar. If anything about this doesn't work, you'll need to ask for help [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/addpost.php?discussion=15382781280A10228900 here]].
Go to the upper right corner of a page and click on it. A dropdown opens, with one entry saying "Profile" which should link [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/profile.php here]]. On that page you see your account name and above it an image - click on it and it will show two buttons one of which has a + sign. Click on it and then either drag the file to the input box that opens or click on the input box to have it search your system. The file has to be already on your computer before you can upload it. If the system accepts the file, you'll need to hit "submit". It lands you back on the profile page, there you need to click the other button left of the + one. It lands you on the avatar gallery, where you then select the file you want to use as an avatar. If anything about this doesn't work, you'll need to ask for help [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/addpost.php?discussion=15382781280A10228900 here]].
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See [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=15643069240A58401200&page=1#comment-1 here]].
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It's even more complicated ... see Administrivia/TropeLaunchPadGuidelines.
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It's even more complicated ... see Administrivia/TropeLaunchPadGuidelines.Administrivia/TLPGuidelines.
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[[folder:Someone is behaving in a way I think is inappropriate. What do I do?]]
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That can happen when your word is in CamelCase format, as the wiki interprets it as a link. Put it between [= and =]
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That can happen when your word is in CamelCase format, as the wiki interprets it as a link. Put it between [= [=[= and =]=]=]
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[[folder:Is there a list of all tropes?]]
All tropes which have pages here, yes; [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pagelist_having_pagetype_in_namespace.php?n=Main&t=trope here]].
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All tropes which have pages here, yes; [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pagelist_having_pagetype_in_namespace.php?n=Main&t=trope here]].
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[[folder:Can I have more than one account?]]
Yes, but we do not encourage this. Also, if you are in any way banned, you have no business making any new account.
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Yes, but we do not encourage this. Also, if you are in any way banned, you have no business making any new account.
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[[folder:I can't log in/register an account]]
You'll need to ask [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/contact.php here]]. Please give us the name of the account, though, we can't do anything without it.
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You'll need to ask [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/contact.php here]]. Please give us the name of the account, though, we can't do anything without it.
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[[folder:How do I get rid of a page?]]
Put it on the CutList, using the input form there and explaining why you want to get rid of it.
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Put it on the CutList, using the input form there and explaining why you want to get rid of it.
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* If you then land on Administrivia/LockedPages, you'll need to request an edit by posting it [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/addpost.php?discussion=gsjp7dldjh2dwdelcha2hu17 here]]. Remember to link the page you want to make the edit on!
* If you don't land there, it means that there is a bug. Go back to the page you want to edit, click on the button "history" and try the edit button there.
[[folder:How do I create my own troper page, then add it to the Contributors?]]
See [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=3linavu8rfpg8z3zf9trsyzu&page=1#1 here]].
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See [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=3linavu8rfpg8z3zf9trsyzu&page=1#1 here]].
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Underneath the title of a page, there is a button named "Create new". There may be many other buttons there; in that case it's usually the last one on the lower right. Click on that button and select the subpage you want to create. Then go to that page and click "edit page" in the upper left corner.
[[folder:Can I get rid of the work page of my work?]]
No; Administrivia/TheFicMayBeYoursButTheTropePageIsOurs. Unless it's on DarthWiki because it's unpublished; in that case list it on CutList.
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[[folder:Actually, how do I edit a page?]]
See the "edit page" button in the upper left corner of the page? You need to click on it and it will load the edit page.
See the "edit page" button in the upper left corner of the page? You need to click on it and it will load the edit page.
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See the "edit page" button in the upper left corner of the page? You need to click on it and it will load the edit page.
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[[folder:How do I index a page?]]
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See Administrivia/HowIndexingWorks
That is the case whenever you made an account whose name includes special characters or begins with a number. You'll need to make a new account without these.
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[[folder:How do I edit a redirect?]]
Copy https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/wysiwyg_source_editor.php?groupname=Main&title=WikiSandbox&load=source into the address bar of your browser and change "[=WikiSandbox=]" to the title of the redirect. If the redirect is in a namespace other than "Main", you need to change the "Main" as well. Then you load the so modified URL
Copy https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/wysiwyg_source_editor.php?groupname=Main&title=WikiSandbox&load=source into the address bar of your browser and change "[=WikiSandbox=]" to the title of the redirect. If the redirect is in a namespace other than "Main", you need to change the "Main" as well. Then you load the so modified URL
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[[folder:What is the Related To page?]]
The Related To page ([[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/relatedsearch.php?term=Literature/SeptimusHeap Example]]) lists all the wiki pages on TVTropes that link to a given page. It also lists "Inbounds" which is the number of links outside of TVTropes that link to a given page, excluding search engines.
The Related To page ([[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/relatedsearch.php?term=Literature/SeptimusHeap Example]]) lists all the wiki pages on TVTropes that link to a given page. It also lists "Inbounds" which is the number of links outside of TVTropes that link to a given page, excluding search engines.
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That can happen when your word is in CamelCase format, as the wiki interprets it as a link. Put it between [= and =]
That can happen when your word is in CamelCase format, as the wiki interprets it as a link. Put it between [= and =]
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That can happen when your word is in CamelCase format, as the wiki interprets it as a link. Put it between [= and =]
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!!Discussion
[[folder:How do I post in a forum thread?]]
You need to go to the last page, which can be reached by clicking the >> button. Then go to the bottom of the last page and hit the "add post" button; it opens the form through which you can add new posts.
[[folder:How do I post in a forum thread?]]
You need to go to the last page, which can be reached by clicking the >> button. Then go to the bottom of the last page and hit the "add post" button; it opens the form through which you can add new posts.
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The Related To page ([[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/relatedsearch.php?term=Literature/SeptimusHeap Example]]) lists all the wiki pages on TVTropes that link to a given page. It also lists "Inbounds" which is the number of links outside of TVTropes that link to a given page, excluding search engines.
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[[folder:What are these posts which are bordered with red and have a reddish background?]]
They are statements by the [[Administrivia/KnowTheStaff staff of TVTropes]] where they are making a statement in their role as staff, such as stating a policy. The site staff participates in discussions like any other troper, but if you see one of them making a statement in this style you better pay attention to it.
They are statements by the [[Administrivia/KnowTheStaff staff of TVTropes]] where they are making a statement in their role as staff, such as stating a policy. The site staff participates in discussions like any other troper, but if you see one of them making a statement in this style you better pay attention to it.
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[[folder:How do I discuss a trope?]]
Head over to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/conversations.php?topic=0000000000000000000000vy Trope Talk forum]] and start a discussion (the form for doing this is at the bottom of the page). Note that this is only for chatting about existing trope pages; individual examples should be discussed on the discussion page and new trope proposals belong to the TropeLaunchPad.
Head over to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/conversations.php?topic=0000000000000000000000vy Trope Talk forum]] and start a discussion (the form for doing this is at the bottom of the page). Note that this is only for chatting about existing trope pages; individual examples should be discussed on the discussion page and new trope proposals belong to the TropeLaunchPad.
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!!Discussion
[[folder:How do Idiscuss post in a trope?]]
Head overforum thread?]]
You need to go to the[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/conversations.php?topic=0000000000000000000000vy Trope Talk forum]] and start a discussion (the form for doing this is at last page, which can be reached by clicking the >> button. Then go to the bottom of the page). Note that this is only for chatting about existing trope pages; individual examples should be discussed on the discussion last page and hit the "add post" button; it opens the form through which you can add new trope proposals belong to the TropeLaunchPad.posts.
[[folder:How do I
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[[folder:How do I find old Projects, Trope Repair Shop and Image Pickin' threads?]]
See the guidance [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13470230320A72440000&page=1 here]].
See the guidance [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13470230320A72440000&page=1 here]].
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[[folder:How do I find old Projects, Trope Repair Shop and Image Pickin' threads?]]
See the guidance [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13470230320A72440000&page=1 here]].share or upload an avatar?]]
See the guidance [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13470230320A72440000&page=1 here]].
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[[folder:How do I change the title of a forum thread?]]
On each post of the forum, there is a button with three dots. On the dropdown that opens when you click it, hit "Holler this" and post the title you want in there, along with an explanation of why you want a change. A [[Administrivia/KnowTheStaff moderator]] will review and either accept or decline the request.
On each post of the forum, there is a button with three dots. On the dropdown that opens when you click it, hit "Holler this" and post the title you want in there, along with an explanation of why you want a change. A [[Administrivia/KnowTheStaff moderator]] will review and either accept or decline the request.
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[[folder:Still have questions?]]
AskTheTropers!
[[folder:Still have questions?]]
AskTheTropers!
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[[folder:Still have questions?]]
AskTheTropers!
Head [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pm.php over here]].
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[[folder:How do I discuss a trope?]]
Head over to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/conversations.php?topic=0000000000000000000000vy Trope Talk forum]] and start a discussion (the form for doing this is at the bottom of the page). Note that this is only for chatting about existing trope pages; individual examples should be discussed on the discussion page and new trope proposals belong to the TropeLaunchPad.
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[[folder:How do I find old Projects, Trope Repair Shop and Image Pickin' threads?]]
See the guidance [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13470230320A72440000&page=1 here]].
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[[folder:How do I change the title of a forum thread?]]
On each post of the forum, there is a button with three dots. On the dropdown that opens when you click it, hit "Holler this" and post the title you want in there, along with an explanation of why you want a change. A [[Administrivia/KnowTheStaff moderator]] will review and either accept or decline the request.
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[[folder:How do I post a YouTube video on the forum?]]
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!!And finally...
[[folder:Still have questions?]]
AskTheTropers!
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Head over to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/conversations.php?topic=0000000000000000000000vy Trope Talk forum]] and start a discussion (the form for doing this is at the bottom of the page). Note that this is only for chatting about existing trope pages; individual examples should be discussed on the discussion page and new trope proposals belong to the TropeLaunchPad.
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[[folder:How do I find old Projects, Trope Repair Shop and Image Pickin' threads?]]
See the guidance [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13470230320A72440000&page=1 here]].
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I change the title of a forum thread?]]
On each post of the forum, there is a button with three dots. On the dropdown that opens when you click it, hit "Holler this" and post the title you want in there, along with an explanation of why you want a change. A [[Administrivia/KnowTheStaff moderator]] will review and either accept or decline the request.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I post a YouTube video on the forum?]]
[[/folder]]
!!And finally...
[[folder:Still have questions?]]
AskTheTropers!
[[/folder]]
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None
[[folder:How do I delete my account?]]
You can't. Just log out and don't log back in.
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You can't. Just log out and don't log back in.
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[[folder:How do I make a works page?]]
It's a bit complicated ... see Administrivia/HowToCreateAWorksPage.
It's a bit complicated ... see Administrivia/HowToCreateAWorksPage.
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[[folder:How do I make a works page?]]
page? Can I do it for a work?]]
It's a bit complicated ... see Administrivia/HowToCreateAWorksPage. Yes, you can create a page for any work that the public can access in some fashion, see Administrivia/ThereIsNoSuchThingAsNotability - unless it's porn.
It's a bit complicated ... see Administrivia/HowToCreateAWorksPage. Yes, you can create a page for any work that the public can access in some fashion, see Administrivia/ThereIsNoSuchThingAsNotability - unless it's porn.
[[folder:How do I upload an image on the wiki?]]
[[/folder]]
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[[folder:How do I edit a page when it shows a padlock over the edit button?]]
%%This needs to account for phantom locks as well
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%%This needs to account for phantom locks as well
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[[folder:How do I edit a redirect?]]
Copy https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/wysiwyg_source_editor.php?groupname=Main&title=WikiSandbox&load=source into the address bar of your browser and change "[=WikiSandbox=]" to the title of the redirect. If the redirect is in a namespace other than "Main", you need to change the "Main" as well. Then you load the so modified URL
Copy https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/wysiwyg_source_editor.php?groupname=Main&title=WikiSandbox&load=source into the address bar of your browser and change "[=WikiSandbox=]" to the title of the redirect. If the redirect is in a namespace other than "Main", you need to change the "Main" as well. Then you load the so modified URL
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Copy https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/wysiwyg_source_editor.php?groupname=Main&title=WikiSandbox&load=source into
See the
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[[folder:What is the Related To page?]]
The Related To page ([[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/relatedsearch.php?term=Literature/SeptimusHeap Example]]) lists all the wiki pages on TVTropes that link to a given page. It also lists "Inbounds" which is the number of links outside of TVTropes that link to a given page, excluding search engines.
The Related To page ([[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/relatedsearch.php?term=Literature/SeptimusHeap Example]]) lists all the wiki pages on TVTropes that link to a given page. It also lists "Inbounds" which is the number of links outside of TVTropes that link to a given page, excluding search engines.
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[[folder:A string of words is creating a link where I don't want it]]
That can happen when your word is in CamelCase format, as the wiki interprets it as a link. Put it between [= and =]
That can happen when your word is in CamelCase format, as the wiki interprets it as a link. Put it between [= and =]
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That can happen when your word is in CamelCase format, as the wiki interprets it as a link. Put it between [= and =]
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!!Discussion
[[folder:How do I post in a forum thread?]]
You need to go to the last page, which can be reached by clicking the >> button. Then go to the bottom of the last page and hit the "add post" button; it opens the form through which you can add new posts.
[[folder:How do I post in a forum thread?]]
You need to go to the last page, which can be reached by clicking the >> button. Then go to the bottom of the last page and hit the "add post" button; it opens the form through which you can add new posts.
to:
Copy https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/wysiwyg_source_editor.php?groupname=Main&title=WikiSandbox&load=source into the address bar of your browser and change "[=WikiSandbox=]" to the title of the redirect. If the redirect is in a
You
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[[folder:How do I discuss a trope?]]
Head over to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/conversations.php?topic=0000000000000000000000vy Trope Talk forum]] and start a discussion (the form for doing this is at the bottom of the page). Note that this is only for chatting about existing trope pages; individual examples should be discussed on the discussion page and new trope proposals belong to the TropeLaunchPad.
Head over to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/conversations.php?topic=0000000000000000000000vy Trope Talk forum]] and start a discussion (the form for doing this is at the bottom of the page). Note that this is only for chatting about existing trope pages; individual examples should be discussed on the discussion page and new trope proposals belong to the TropeLaunchPad.
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Head over to
The Related To page ([[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/relatedsearch.php?term=Literature/SeptimusHeap Example]]) lists all the
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[[folder:How do I find old Projects, Trope Repair Shop and Image Pickin' threads?]]
See the guidance [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13470230320A72440000&page=1 here]].
See the guidance [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13470230320A72440000&page=1 here]].
to:
That can happen when your word is in CamelCase format, as the wiki interprets it as a link. Put it between [= and
See the guidance [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13470230320A72440000&page=1 here]].
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[[folder:How do I change the title of a forum thread?]]
On each post of the forum, there is a button with three dots. On the dropdown that opens when you click it, hit "Holler this" and post the title you want in there, along with an explanation of why you want a change. A [[Administrivia/KnowTheStaff moderator]] will review and either accept or decline the request.
On each post of the forum, there is a button with three dots. On the dropdown that opens when you click it, hit "Holler this" and post the title you want in there, along with an explanation of why you want a change. A [[Administrivia/KnowTheStaff moderator]] will review and either accept or decline the request.
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!!Discussion
[[folder:How do Ichange the title of post in a forum thread?]]
On each post You need to go to the last page, which can be reached by clicking the >> button. Then go to the bottom of the forum, there is a button with three dots. On last page and hit the dropdown that "add post" button; it opens when the form through which you click it, hit "Holler this" and post the title you want in there, along with an explanation of why you want a change. A [[Administrivia/KnowTheStaff moderator]] will review and either accept or decline the request.can add new posts.
[[folder:How do I
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!!And finally...
[[folder:Still have questions?]]
AskTheTropers!
[[folder:Still have questions?]]
AskTheTropers!
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[[folder:Still have questions?]]
AskTheTropers!
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[[folder:What are these posts which are bordered with red and have a reddish background?]]
They are statements by the [[Administrivia/KnowTheStaff staff of TVTropes]] where they are making a statement in their role as staff, such as stating a policy. The site staff participates in discussions like any other troper, but if you see one of them making a statement in this style you better pay attention to it.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I discuss a trope?]]
Head over to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/conversations.php?topic=0000000000000000000000vy Trope Talk forum]] and start a discussion (the form for doing this is at the bottom of the page). Note that this is only for chatting about existing trope pages; individual examples should be discussed on the discussion page and new trope proposals belong to the TropeLaunchPad.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I find old Projects, Trope Repair Shop and Image Pickin' threads?]]
See the guidance [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13470230320A72440000&page=1 here]].
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I change the title of a forum thread?]]
On each post of the forum, there is a button with three dots. On the dropdown that opens when you click it, hit "Holler this" and post the title you want in there, along with an explanation of why you want a change. A [[Administrivia/KnowTheStaff moderator]] will review and either accept or decline the request.
[[/folder]]
!!And finally...
[[folder:Still have questions?]]
AskTheTropers!
[[/folder]]
They are statements by the [[Administrivia/KnowTheStaff staff of TVTropes]] where they are making a statement in their role as staff, such as stating a policy. The site staff participates in discussions like any other troper, but if you see one of them making a statement in this style you better pay attention to it.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I discuss a trope?]]
Head over to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/conversations.php?topic=0000000000000000000000vy Trope Talk forum]] and start a discussion (the form for doing this is at the bottom of the page). Note that this is only for chatting about existing trope pages; individual examples should be discussed on the discussion page and new trope proposals belong to the TropeLaunchPad.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I find old Projects, Trope Repair Shop and Image Pickin' threads?]]
See the guidance [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13470230320A72440000&page=1 here]].
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I change the title of a forum thread?]]
On each post of the forum, there is a button with three dots. On the dropdown that opens when you click it, hit "Holler this" and post the title you want in there, along with an explanation of why you want a change. A [[Administrivia/KnowTheStaff moderator]] will review and either accept or decline the request.
[[/folder]]
!!And finally...
[[folder:Still have questions?]]
AskTheTropers!
[[/folder]]
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* Administrivia/HowToSubscribe to the Recent Changes RSS feed
* Administrivia/TheTropingCode
* WikiTechWishList
* [[Administrivia/TVTropesGlossary What does this word mean?]]
* [[Administrivia/HowToWriteAnExample How do I write a good example?]]
* How do I make a new Trope page?
[[/index]]
Still have questions? AskTheTropers!
* Administrivia/HowToSubscribe to the Recent Changes RSS feed
* Administrivia/TheTropingCode
* WikiTechWishList
* [[Administrivia/TVTropesGlossary What does this word mean?]]
* [[Administrivia/HowToWriteAnExample How do I write a good example?]]
* How do I make a new Trope page?
[[/index]]
Still have questions? AskTheTropers!
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* Administrivia/HowToSubscribe to
* Administrivia/TheTropingCode
* WikiTechWishList
* [[Administrivia/TVTropesGlossary What does this word mean?]]
* [[Administrivia/HowToWriteAnExample
!!The most common
[[folder:Is there a trope for something?]]
You can post such a question at TropeFinder. You'll need a TVTropes account to do so - use the "Sign Up" option on the popup that opens to make one. You may need to wait a while before the account is activated and can be used.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:I don't know the name of a work and want to find out.]]
You can post such a question at YouKnowThatShow. You'll need a TVTropes account to do so - use the "Sign Up" option on the popup that opens to make one. You may need to wait a while before the account is activated and can be used.
[[/folder]]
!!Accounts
[[folder:How do I change my name?]]
We currently do not have the means to do this. You'll need to make a new account.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I find my posts/edits?]]
You need to copy https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/forum_troper_posts.php?fortroper= and https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/el.php?findfor= to your address bar and put your handle after the =. Then you need to load the page.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:I lost my account! How do I
Head over to [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=5ld7gdqsyx49ikjep2qpdqem&page=1#comment-1 this thread]] and read the linked post carefully. If that doesn't work you'll need to post [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/addpost.php?discussion=5ld7gdqsyx49ikjep2qpdqem here]]. You may need to create a
*
[[/folder]]
[[folder:I am told I am banned! How do I appeal this?]]
Head over [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/addpost.php?discussion=5cma6iojg5o27puhulc24sje here]]. Do not make another account; we'll know and we'll never let you back in if you do so. If you cannot access that link, that means that we've decided to not consider an appeal. You may try to email us.
[[/folder]]
!!Editing
[[folder:How do I make a
It's a bit complicated ... see Administrivia/HowToCreateAWorksPage.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I make a trope page?]]
It's even more complicated ... see Administrivia/TropeLaunchPadGuidelines.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Can I make a page on a work I wrote?]]
You can, but don't add AudienceReactions items about your own work. If the work isn't available to other people, if needs to go to DarthWiki/UnpublishedWorks. And remember, once you have done the work page it belongs to the wiki. [[Administrivia/TheFicMayBeYoursButTheTropePageIsOurs We do not allow authors to delete pages about their own work]].
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Can I edit a page on a work I wrote?]]
You can, but don't add or modify AudienceReactions items about your own work. Also, you don't own the page on the work. [[Administrivia/TheFicMayBeYoursButTheTropePageIsOurs We do not allow authors to delete pages about their own work]] nor to aggressively control them.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I link a single word?]]
Wrap it in {{ and }}. For example, Trope
[[/index]]
Still
[[/folder]]
[[folder:I want to create a new page, but there is already a different topic at the same address]]
You'll need to ask for help at AskTheTropers.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Someone is behaving in a way I think is inappropriate. What do I do?]]
[[/folder]]
[[folder:What is "natter"?]]
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I edit a redirect?]]
Copy https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/wysiwyg_source_editor.php?groupname=Main&title=WikiSandbox&load=source into the address bar of your browser and change "[=WikiSandbox=]" to the title of the redirect. If the redirect is in a namespace other than "Main", you need to change the "Main" as well. Then you load the so modified URL
[[/folder]]
[[folder:What is the Related To page?]]
The Related To page ([[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/relatedsearch.php?term=Literature/SeptimusHeap Example]]) lists all the wiki pages on TVTropes that link to a given page. It also lists "Inbounds" which is the number of links outside of TVTropes that link to a given page, excluding search engines.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:A string of words is creating a link where I don't want it]]
That can happen when your word is in CamelCase format, as the wiki interprets it as a link. Put it between [= and =]
[[/folder]]
!!Discussion
[[folder:How do I post in a forum thread?]]
You need to go to the last page, which can be reached by clicking the >> button. Then go to the bottom of the last page and hit the "add post" button; it opens the form through which you can add new posts.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I discuss a trope?]]
Head over to the [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/conversations.php?topic=0000000000000000000000vy Trope Talk forum]] and start a discussion (the form for doing this is at the bottom of the page). Note that this is only for chatting about existing trope pages; individual examples should be discussed on the discussion page and new trope proposals belong to the TropeLaunchPad.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I find old Projects, Trope Repair Shop and Image Pickin' threads?]]
See the guidance [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13470230320A72440000&page=1 here]].
[[/folder]]
[[folder:How do I change the title of a forum thread?]]
On each post of the forum, there is a button with three dots. On the dropdown that opens when you click it, hit "Holler this" and post the title you want in there, along with an explanation of why you want a change. A [[Administrivia/KnowTheStaff moderator]] will review and either accept or decline the request.
[[/folder]]
!!And finally...
[[folder:Still have
AskTheTropers!
[[/folder]]
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