How to Create a New Page
Now let’s get started on how to use your wiki. Zoho Wiki allows you to add pages to your heart’s content. There are no limitations on the number of pages you can create in a Wiki. Create or add a new page to your wiki in just three steps!
Click on the New page button in the Dashboard page of your Wiki. You can also use the Create new page button above the navigation panel. (If you are visiting somebody else’s wiki and don’t have edit access, this button will not be visible)
Enter the name of the new page in the pop-up and click the Create button. Your new page is ready! Use the friendly WYSIWIG editor to enter in your content.
This friendly tool bar is all you need to create a power-packed wiki that’s reflective of your creativity.
So why don’t you get started with your very own wiki? Remember to periodically hit the Save button to save your latest page edits. (we are working on auto-save & it should be available soon)
How to Edit a Page
In case you wish to change the page title, double click on the same and you will be able to edit it. Similarly, if you’d like to edit the contents of your page, there are two ways to do that:
- Click on the Edit button above each page to open up the editor.
- Switch on Constrained Editor: This is useful for quick fixes to the text only as it allows you to edit each paragraph individually. To use this feature, move your mouse over a page. You will find that paragraphs appear selected. Just double click on the paragraph that you wish to edit and a basic editor opens up with the text of the respective paragraph within. [Note: Constrained Editor should be turned on in the Settings for this to work]
How to Create a Sub-page
A sub-page is a page that is heirarchially one level below another page. You can create a sub-page to any page by clicking on the Add sub-page link that is present below the Navigate pages section. Sub-pages help you create a well-structured Wiki. Click on the Sitemap link to see the heirarchial odering of pages.
Other Page Functions
Zoho Wiki aims to simplify the wiki creation and maintenance process. In line with that objective, here are some more tips:
- Page versioning: Zoho Wiki saves every change that you make to a wiki page and stores them as versions. You can go back and forth to view early or later versions of the page by clicking on Show version button above the wiki page. In case you wish to retain an older version, all you have to do is indicate the same using dropdown menu and click on Revert back.
- Search:
Zoho Wiki is searchable. You can search for specific words, phrases or
for wiki pages (if you know their names) by entering them in the Quick
Search text box in the navigation panel.
- Page
Renaming: Just double click on the page title to edit the same. The
text is now editable. Enter the new name and click on Rename or else
click on Cancel. A word of caution: Page renaming may result in broken
links.
- Indexing: For easier viewing, all the pages in a wiki are indexed in alphabetical order. Click on Wiki Index link (beside Quick Search) to view all your pages.
Link up!
Of course, no web page is complete without HTML links (URLs) – links to other sites and links to other pages on your wiki. So here’s how you can do it in Zoho Wiki.
Linking to an External Site / Page
This is as easy as a eating a pie.
- In Edit mode, select the text that you would like to link and click on the Insert Web link
button - A window pops up with the URL tab pre-selected and the selected text in the respective fields
- Enter the website or web page URL in the text box of the URL field
- If the text selected by you is fine, leave the text box as it is
- The selected text is also considered by default as tool tip text (the text that appears when you hover over a text or an image). If you wish to change it, enter the new text in the respective fields
- You can also choose how you would like to open up the link that you have just inserted – in a new page or in the same frame, etc. Use the dropdown menu to indicate your choice
- Click OK
Now click on the linked text to see the link open up.
Linking to an Existing Wiki Page
Zoho Wiki allows you to link text to other wiki pages too.
- In Edit mode, select the text that you would like to link and click on the Insert Web Link
button. - A window pops up. Click on the Existing Wiki Page tab.
- Search for the wiki page by entering a part of the page title and clicking on Search button.
- Once the results appear, use the radio button & choose the page you’d like to link to
- Modify the text and tool tip, if you so wish
- Indicate how you would like to open up the new page using the dropdown
- Click OK
Linking to an Attachment
You can link to the attachment files uploaded to your Wiki too.
- In edit mode, select the text that you would like to link and click on the Insert Web Link button.
- A window pops up. Click on the Attachments tab.
- Search for the attachments using the file name or a part of it *
- Once the results appear, use the radio button to indicate the file that you wish to attach
- Modify the text and tool tip, if you so wish
- Indicate how you would like to open up the attachment
- Click OK
* Please note: If you have not previously uploaded any attachments, click on New Attachment. Browse to find your file and upload the same. (The individual file size must not exceed 10 MB while you are allowed a total disk space of 25 MB.) Enter file description and click on Upload.
Linking to an Email ID
If you want people to get in touch with you through mail, you can provide a mail link. A wiki user who clicks on the link will be taken to a default mailing window with your mail ID and subject line already provided. Here’s how you can do it.If you want people to get in touch with you through mail, you can provide a mail link. A wiki user who clicks on the link will be taken to.
- In Edit mode, select the text that you would like to link and click on the Insert Web Link button.
- A window pops up. Click on the Email Address tab
- Enter the Email ID and subject.
- Modify the text and tool tip, if you so wish.
- Click the OK button
Linking to a New Wiki Page
You know how to link to an existing wiki page but what if you get a brilliant idea for a new page while you’re working on a current page? Well, Zoho Wiki allows you to link up to a brand new wiki page while simultaneously creating it for you!
- In edit mode, select the text that you would like to link and click on the Insert Web Link button.
- A window pops up. Click on the New Wiki Page tab
- Enter the name for the new wiki page.
- Modify the text and tool tip, if you so wish.
- Indicate how you would like to open up the new page using the dropdown.
- Click OK
That ought to save you some extra effort!
Linking Content within a Page
Linking text to content on the same page aids in greater usability and makes your wiki page reader-friendly using anchors. Anchors are like little tags that can be affixed anywhere on a wiki or web page and acts as an indicator for the link. Here’s how:
- Click on Edit button
- Place your cursor beside the heading, sub-heading or text that you would like to link to.
- Click on the Anchor link button . Simultaneously, a little window pops up. Provide a unique name for the anchor and click on Insert
- Click on the Insert Web Link button. A window pops up. Click on the Anchors tab
- Use the dropdown to select the anchor that you wish to link to.
- Modify the text and tool tip, if you so wish.
- Click OK
