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= Categorize an Article =
  
 
== Instructions ==
 
== Instructions ==
  
Categories help consolidate articles into relevant themes and make it easy to browse related articles. For example, the [https://energypedia.info/wiki/Category:Hydro Hydro category] consist of all articles on hydro energy that are available on energypedia.
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Categories help group articles or any other publications into relevant topics, which makes it easier to browse the content. For example, [[:Category:Solar|this list]] consist of all articles on solar energy that are available on energypedia.<br/>'''All pages on energypedia should be categorized!''' This is essential for the functioning of the wiki and provides some structure and guidance for the users.  
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All pages should be categorized! This is essential for the functioning of the wiki and additionally provides some structure and guidance for the users. To categorize an article:
 
  
1. Click on the "edit" option in the upper right corner of the article. The article will open in an edit mode. Go to the bottom of the article and click on the arrow next to "Categorize the article".
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Helpful categories are, for example: technology such as solar, hydro, cookstoves; energy use such as cooking energy, productive use; or cross-cutting issues like financing and funding, energy access, climate change, etc. In addition, if the article or publication refers to a specific country/countries, this country/countries should be tagged, too. If it is a case study, please use the respective category.  
  
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1. Open the article in [[Edit an Article|edit mode]]. Go to the top of the article and click on the three-bar symbol. Then click on "Categories".
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3. The right part of the box shows existing categories, which can be added to the respective article by clicking on the "+" sign next to the category name.
 
  
The left part of the box shows categories which have been added to the article. They can be removed by clicking the "-" sign next to the category name.
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2. The following box will open. Below "categories" are the categories already assigned to the article. To add a new category, click on "add a category" and write a new category. Automatic suggestions will be made to help you make the best choice. Select the suggested category of your choice. When you have finished, click on "Apply changes" and then on "Save changes".
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== Categorize Files /Pictures ==
 
== Categorize Files /Pictures ==
  
 
Please categorize all pictures and documents uploaded on energypedia using the instructions described above.
 
Please categorize all pictures and documents uploaded on energypedia using the instructions described above.
 
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== Linking to Category Pages ==
 
== Linking to Category Pages ==
  
For information on linking to category pages, page see:&nbsp;[[Link Articles#Linking to Category Pages|Link Articles]].
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For information on linking to category pages, please see:&nbsp;[[Link to Category|Link to Category]].
 
 
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Latest revision as of 15:34, 28 April 2023

Categorize an Article

Instructions

Categories help group articles or any other publications into relevant topics, which makes it easier to browse the content. For example, this list consist of all articles on solar energy that are available on energypedia.
All pages on energypedia should be categorized! This is essential for the functioning of the wiki and provides some structure and guidance for the users.

Helpful categories are, for example: technology such as solar, hydro, cookstoves; energy use such as cooking energy, productive use; or cross-cutting issues like financing and funding, energy access, climate change, etc. In addition, if the article or publication refers to a specific country/countries, this country/countries should be tagged, too. If it is a case study, please use the respective category.


To categorize an article:

1. Open the article in edit mode. Go to the top of the article and click on the three-bar symbol. Then click on "Categories".



2. The following box will open. Below "categories" are the categories already assigned to the article. To add a new category, click on "add a category" and write a new category. Automatic suggestions will be made to help you make the best choice. Select the suggested category of your choice. When you have finished, click on "Apply changes" and then on "Save changes".


Categorize Files /Pictures

Please categorize all pictures and documents uploaded on energypedia using the instructions described above.

Linking to Category Pages

For information on linking to category pages, please see: Link to Category.