Wikipedia:You can and cannot change Wikipedia
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 | This page in a nutshell: Everyone is empowered to change Wikipedia, but that means less than you might think |
any' contributor, even an anonymous one, and they regularly and effectively do this. And we all thank you for this. Again, that's why Wikipedia works.
See also
- Wikipedia:Tutorial, a good first stop for new hands or old hands who haven't done it or would just like to revise. Well worth the time, as it will probably save you time in the long run.
- Wikipedia:Five pillars, concise and clear, also recommended.
- Wikipedia:Help. The name says it all. But there's a lot there, so:
- See Wikipedia:Help#Stuck? in particular.