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Question from Gazingo (20:33, 20 September 2024)

Hello, is there any way to do a pushpin map with the former country infobox? I'd like my article Merrymount Colony to show the colony's location but I also want the features of the former country infobox style. --Gazingo (talk) 20:33, 20 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hey @Gazingo! I'm stepping in for Ritchie juts to make sure questions don't stall too long. I'm not the next best thing, nor am I a third or fourth best, but probably in the top 1000.

It looks like you can use a map image on this inbox by using the |image_map and |map_caption parameters. If you go to Template:Infobox country, you can see the list of all the parameters that work with the template, as well as an example on how to use them. Please ping me here if you need anything else! Panini! • 🥪 16:07, 24 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Charles (Kay Tu) (17:22, 23 September 2024)

Hello, can I ask you a question? How can I create and upload an article or a biography of someone or about myself? Please. --Charles (Kay Tu) (talk) 17:22, 23 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hey @Charles (Kay Tu)! I'm here answering questions while Ritchie is away.

This may not be the answer you want to hear, but you should most likely not do this. Please very carefully read Wikipedia:Autobiography to prevent yourself some trouble with various WP:Conflict of interest rules in the future. Panini! • 🥪 07:01, 29 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Gazingo (02:31, 27 September 2024)

How do I change an article's title to Italics? --Gazingo (talk) 02:31, 27 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hey @Gazingo! Still me.

Most infobox templates will automatically italicize the article title if necessary. If this is not the case for your article, you can put {{Italic title}}at the top of the page. Panini! • 🥪 06:51, 29 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Putting at the top gives me the message: Warning: Display title "Onrust" overrides earlier display title "Onrust" Gazingo (talk) 15:04, 29 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Gazingo, {{Infobox ship begin}} just needed a parameter |display title=ital, although there were also some misplaced glyphs. Please have a look at my diffs at here for the fix and here for the first stuff I did that didn't fix the problem. Folly Mox (talk) 17:10, 29 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

RFA2024 update: Discussion-only period now open for review

Hi there! The trial of the RfA discussion-only period passed at WP:RFA2024 has concluded, and after open discussion, the RfC is now considering whether to retain, modify, or discontinue it. You are invited to participate at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase II/Discussion-only period. Cheers, and happy editing! MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 09:38, 27 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Anonymous9809 (17:24, 1 October 2024)

Hey, how can I create a new page?? --Anonymous9809 (talk) 17:24, 1 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Anonymous9809, welcome to Wikipedia! Ritchie333 hasn't edited in a few days, so other volunteers have been stepping in to answer some mentor questions in the interim.

Creating a new article is one of the hardest tasks on the project, and we really recommend you get a feel for how the encyclopaedia operates before making the attempt. You might want to check out Help:Introduction for some basics, and spend some time improving existing articles before attempting your own.

Whenever you feel more prepared for starting a new article, Help:Your first article is the guidance page you'll want to read thoroughly before beginning. Best wishes, Folly Mox (talk) 17:36, 1 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Meguro2000 (10:34, 6 October 2024)

hello! Few days ago I created an article about the animation TV series "Tommy and Oscar". I still don't see it online and I have not received any message about it. Do you know if it will be published soon?

Thanks!

Max --Meguro2000 (talk) 10:34, 6 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is a severe shortage of editors reviewing drafts, and consequently it may potentially take several months for it to be reviewed. Sorry. Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 10:07, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your reply. Do you know if there is way to receive a notification when it it will be review or published? Meguro2000 (talk) 15:02, 18 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Nohorizonss (20:05, 6 October 2024)

Hello, how can I request a title change to create consesus for a particular wikipedia article? and if nobody replies for months, can it be moved unilaterally> --Nohorizonss (talk) 20:05, 6 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

If there is no consensus against moving an article, you can simply be bold and do it. I've just done this myself here. Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 10:04, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Could you please copy the text of my recently deleted autobiography entry on William Wallace Murray An Applied Scientist and Sometimes Engineer to my User Page (LordofTheGTO) (18:30 CDT OCTOBER 06 - 2024 AD Roman Calendar System, EARTH, SOL, Milkyway Galaxy, Universe Known to EARTH-(sci fi humor :) )

Needing a proof reader or two or three. Refer to the AutoBiography FREE on apple books Titled "To Leave Paradise and Become an Engineer" by William Murray 2023, 2024. (600+ pages counting reference sections) LordoftheGTO (talk) 23:29, 6 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, the biography was in your sandbox and was deleted as WP:U5. I have to agree with others that you shouldn't be writing about yourself on Wikipedia. If want the text so it can be put on another website, I can email that to you, if you have it enabled. (See Wikipedia:Emailing users for a fuller explanation). Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 10:06, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Webe Céline Kadima (14:10, 12 October 2024)

Greetings! Could you tell me how to add a photo. --Webe Céline Kadima (talk) 14:10, 12 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page watcher) @Webe Céline Kadima: You are looking for the File Upload Wizard. - UtherSRG (talk) 14:16, 12 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I Guess so, if that's what is needed to upload a photo. Webe Céline Kadima (talk) 14:34, 12 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

October music

Thank you for appearing on my watchlist again! Yesterday brought a timely promotion of Helmut Bauer (bishop) to the Main page on the day when pieces from Mozart's Requiem were performed for him. - In places, you may be interested in a cat or two. Always check out music ;) -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:49, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I made Leif Segerstam my big story today. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:53, 16 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]