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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?
- Click on the login and enter your NetID (email address without the @oakland.edu)
- Type in your NetID password
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
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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