User:Robdspark/Robs Trial file

Purpose

This is a page for me to learn how to use the Wiki. I'm starting from scratch and would welcome input from others (its a community/social program after all!) I normally work by myself, originating, designing, purchasing, manufacturing, installing, testing and commissioning. However, in Hackspace, other people are involved. I may never meet some, but they can be affected by my actions. By using the Wiki, I should be able to inform and communicate with any interested persons.

Adding files

How do I get pictures in? A picture can save a thousand words and I expect to insert a few in each page. Methods tried so far:-

This is a 'Dropbox' link that can be opened in a new window.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/amkfhv0w8ullmj6/2015-06-14%2005.25.46.jpg?dl=0

Copy (from my computer) & paste doesn't work.

I can't see how to add/append a file. I can pull the examples in, but where from? How do I control the way pics are displayed/limited/expanded?

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  Caption1
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  Caption2

The files point to mediawiki.org, but there is no info on how to load to this.

I see some media files below the Projects page. Is this where pics go?

I have found the Mediawiki help files!!

https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents

From the left menu, Tools/Upload files, then browse to file. This pulls the file into a new page. 2 Square open brackets followed by file name (Cut & Paste), then format & titling, then 2 square close brackets.

See https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images for info. For this file below, between brackets the text is:- File:CIMG3606.JPG|thumb|center|girders in the rain

girders in the rain

Tables

Sorting information is next. Tables are useful for grouping & relating items.

Question	Answer	Response
Example	Example	Example
Example	Example	Example
Example	Example	Example

Simple paragraphs can also do the job.