Help:Introduction to editing with VisualEditor/6

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Summary

• When enabled, VisualEditor is activated by clicking "Edit" at the top of an article
• The toolbar has functions similar to a standard word processing program
• Standard formatting for headings is accessed via the Template:Menu icon drop-down menu
• Links to other Wikipedia pages, and to external web pages, are added using the Template:Menu icon button
• Remember to summarise the edits you made before you save them!
• Your changes are made to a Wikipedia page when you press Publish changes
• You can create new pages using the Article wizard, so long as the topic is notable, has reliable sources, and isn't a conflict of interest

More detailed information

• Help:Wikilinks
• Help:Edit summary
• Help:Watchlist
• Wikipedia:Manual of Style
• Wikipedia:Your first article

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