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 * Table of contents 

 * Department directory 

  
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 * Questions – a guide on where to ask questions 
 * Cheatsheet – quick reference on Wikipedia's mark-up codes 
 * Wikipedia's 5 pillars – an overview of Wikipedia's foundations 

 * Article wizard – a Wizard to help you create articles 
 * The simplified ruleset – a summary of Wikipedia's most important rules 
 *Guide to Wikipedia – a thorough step-by-step guide to Wikipedia 

  
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 * Contributing to Wikipedia – a guide on how you can help 

 * Community portal – Wikipedia's hub of activity 

  
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 * If you would like to play around with your new Wiki skills the Sandbox is for you.  

  
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