My Preferences in the wiki
The wiki allows users to set preferences using the my preferences link in the top right corner. While it is ultimately up to anyone to choose their own settings, there are a few settings that make life easier if used uniformly so the wiki acts the same for everyone. So, unless you have reasons to set your preferences differently, following are some suggested settings.
If you have never done so, it is probably worth your time to check and work through this article.Ttenbergen 14:01, 23 December 2008 (CST)
Skin Tab
Leave this in the default MonoBook (default). If this is changed, directions given where to find things in the wiki may no longer be correct. For example the navigation and toolbox items may change.
Date and Time Tab
Since wikis are often used in global teams, they default to standard time for their time zone. To set the wiki to local time:
- click on "my preferences" at the top right corner
- click the "Date and time" tab
- click the "Fill in from browser" button
- click the "Save" button
With these changes, the edit time on the wiki should now look normal.
Editing Tab
Make sure Enable section editing via edit links is checked. This enables the links to the right side of section headings that are occasionally referred to in wiki instructions.
Recent Changes Tab
To make the recent changes listing more easy to read, set it to enhanced mode.
- Click on "my preferences" at the top right corner
- Click on the "Recent Changes" tab
- Check the checkbox for "Enhanced recent changes (JavaScript)"
- Click on "Save"
The new setting will combine recent changes to the same article in the same listing and give the number of changes instead of listing a separate line for each change, thus making the list shorter.
Search Tab
By default, (Main) is checked. Make sure you also check Category so that the contents and titles of categories are included in any searches from the search bar.