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Help Wikipedia's help section |
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Tutorial This tutorial is a basic guide to editing |
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Things to avoid How to avoid common errors and mistakes |
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Style Guide How to write in an acceptable style |
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Main policies of Wikipedia An introduction to Wikipedia's main policies and guidelines |
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Frequently asked questions Some common questions and their answers |
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Help Desk Here you can ask other editors for assistance |
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