Editing a Serviceman's Page

== How to Edit a Member Page ==
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=== Prerequisites ===
First, you must have an account. You cannot edit a page without having registered that account. You can register a new one or log in with your existing one [Login.aspx|here]. Please note that an account is not created automatically — we expect to know something about you before we allow anyone in.

=== Step 1: Navigate to the Page ===
Use the search box and enter the serviceman’s name, or go to the [++Servicemen|Serviceman's Page] and click the tab with the first letter of the last name. Then search under the appropriate squadron to find the correct entry.

=== Step 2: Click the "Edit" Tab ===
Once on the page, click the '''Edit''' tab at the top.

=== Step 3: Make Your Changes ===

__'''NOTE'''__: Each serviceman’s page is divided into sections:
* '''Service During the War'''
** __Recorded Missions__ 
    Contains the tag:  <NoWiki>{s:MemberMissionList}</NoWiki> 
    This tag generates missions for an airman. '''Do not edit or remove this tag''' unless you're actually updating/creating a page for a member of the ground crew.
** __Personal Accounts__
    Add any stories or anecdotes about the serviceman's wartime experience here.
* '''Life Before the War'''
* '''Life After the War'''

==== Editing Sections ====
You can edit the page in two ways:
# Click the '''Edit''' button at the top-right of the page to edit all sections at once.
# Click the '''Edit''' link next to a section heading to edit that section only.

==== Uploading a Portrait ====
Each serviceman’s page can include a portrait. If no portrait has been uploaded, you'll see a placeholder silhouette in pastel blue.

To upload a portrait:
# Convert the photo to a `.jpg` file, if it isn’t already.
# Rename the file to '''WikiPortrait.jpg''' (this name is required).
# Use the '''Choose File''' button to select the photo.
# Click '''Upload''' to attach the file to the page.
# After saving and refreshing the page, the portrait should appear automatically—assuming it’s named correctly.

==== Adding an Album (Optional) ====
You can add additional photos in an album. Instructions for this feature will be added later.

==== Adding a YouTube Video (Optional) ====
You can embed YouTube videos on the page. Instructions for doing so will be added later.

=== Step 4: Preview Your Changes (Optional) ===
Click the '''Preview''' button to see how your edits will appear before saving.

=== Step 5: Save the Page ===
Enter a brief '''summary''' of your changes (optional but helpful), then click '''Save''' to publish the page.

=== Notes ===
- If you make a mistake, don’t worry—you can always revert to an earlier version of the page using the '''History''' tab.
- Some pages may be protected and require special permissions to edit.
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