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 * If you do not know this information, search the footprints knowledge base on How to obtain your NetID document  * If you do not know this information, search the footprints knowledge base on https://kb.oakland.edu/uts/How_to_obtain_NetID_NetID_Password_and_Reset_GrizzlyD_Pin?highlight=%28FootprintsKB%29 How to obtain your NetID document

OU Community Group Wiki FAQ

1. What is a wiki?

  • A wiki is a website that allows the easy creation and editing of Web pages, using a simplified markup language or text editor, within a web browser. Wikis are used to create collaborative websites and powered by wiki software.

2. Who are members of the OU Community group?

  • Anyone with an Oakland University NetID account and password can access, create and edit OU Community wiki pages.

3. What is the purpose?

  • It provides a common place to share information technology issues and concerns relating to Oakland University application systems and software and hardware and issues.

4. What are the benefits?

  • The site was created to openly discuss, collaborate, create and edit documents as a communal effort to openly share helpful information.

5. How to search the wiki site?

  • Click in the search box and enter a keyword then select "Titles" to show an alphabetized list of all pages by title or select "Text" to show an alphabetized list of the text word in every title.
  • Some pages may not be viewable to the OU Community and are only accessible to specific groups within the UTS Wiki

6. How do I log in to create, view or edit wiki pages?

7. How to add something to the wiki, or edit an existing page?

  • Log into the UTS Wiki with your NetID and password
  • Navigate to the page you want to edit, click on the EditText link. The page is brought up in a text-edit pane in your browser and you simply make the changes.

  • See the HelpOnFormatting page for some tips and examples

8. How can I add an external link to the Wiki?

  • Get the URL for the document,
  • Edit the Wiki page (go to the Wiki page and click the EditText link)

  • Type in the URL where you want it in the document
  • Save the changes
    • The wiki will automatically make a hypertext link from the text you type in.
    • Here's an example: http://www.oakland.edu

9. How do I add an attachment to a page?

  • Click on the attachments link for the document
  • Browse for the location to upload
  • Rename the attachment if desired
  • Click the upload button

10. How do I add an image to a page?

  • Attach the image to the page. See item #9.
  • Edit the Wiki page (go to the Wiki page and click the EditText link)

    • Type the file name of the image in the following format: {{attachment:image.png}}

  • Save the changes

10. Should I sign my changes?

  • If your changes are significant, or you want people to know that you made them, then you may put your name or email address after your comment.
  • Correcting spelling, formatting, or trivial word changes are some examples where it is not necessary (and even discouraged) for you to sign your modification.


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