How to Correct an Existing Article in Wikipedia

Wikipedia allows you to make corrections in an existing article. There is vast information on varied subjects in this free online encyclopedia. You can edit articles in the semi-protected category. To correct articles, you need to open an account in Wikipedia. Here’s how to make corrections in an existing article in Wikipedia.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Open an Account in Wikipedia

1. 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.
2. 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.

Correct an Existing Article in Wikipedia

3. Enter the address http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page in your internet browser to access the main page. You can also enter Wikipedia by keying ‘Wikipedia’ in search engines Google or Yahoo.
4. Write the name of the subject in the search box and click on ‘Go’ or press ‘enter.’
5. Press on ‘Edit this page’ or ‘edit’ on the each section of the page. This will take you to ‘edit page.’
6. Make the necessary corrections in the edit page using the Wikipedia Manual of Style.
7. Sign your corrections and timestamp them. For example, use four tildes ‘~’ to timestamp any edit.
8. Provide at least one reason for making the correction in the ‘edit summary’ box.
9. See changes in the article by clicking the ‘show preview’ button.
10. Save the page and submit to Wikipedia for approval.

Tips & Warnings

• Be precise in making the corrections. You may receive feedback from the Talk page immediately from other users.
• Do not make corrections if you are uncertain. You should have valid and genuine reason for making any correction.