How to Add to an Existing Article in Wikipedia

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The online encyclopedia Wikipedia allows you to add information to an existing article on any subject. There are more than a million articles on varied subjects in Wikipedia. If you want to enhance the quality of an existing article, you can do so by following certain steps. All you have to do is follow some simple guidelines. You need to open an account in Wikipedia by following the standard method. Here’s how you can add to an existing article in Wikipedia.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Open an Account in Wikipedia

Step1
Enter the link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page in your internet browser to get to the Main Page of Wikipedia. You can also key in 'Wikipedia' in search engines Google or Yahoo.
Step2
Go to the top right corner of the page. Click on ‘Create account’ and register by providing your username and a unique password. The account gets created immediately and the username you selected will display on top of the page.

Add to an Existing Article in Wikipedia

Step1
Enter the link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page in your internet browser and enter the Main Page of Wikipedia.
Step2
Write the name of the topic to which you want to add information in the search box.
Step3
Click on ‘Go’ or press ‘Enter.’ This will take you directly to the article that you want. Press on ‘Edit this page’ or ‘edit’ as visible on the side of each section. You will be directed to the ‘edit page.’
Step4
Add your content in the text box at the appropriate place.
Step5
Key in the ‘Edit summary’ or the reasons for adding the content.
Step6
See the changes by clicking on ‘Show preview.’ Make more changes, if necessary.
Step7
Save the additions and submit to Wikipedia for approval.

Tips & Warnings

  • Be clear and succinct in your additions.
  • Avoid adding unnecessary information, like personal details, to the article.

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