How can I create a new Wikipedia entry? --Jfleck1956 (talk) 20:45, 11 February 2026 (UTC)[]

@Jfleck1956: Hi there! Welcome to Wikipedia. I would recommend trying out the tutorial for new editors. You might also find this page helpful for guidance about creating your first article: Help:Your first article. I appreciate there's a lot of information there, so let me know if there's anything in particular that you'd like help with. :) Cheers, Chocmilk03 (talk) 20:51, 11 February 2026 (UTC)[]

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Congratulations! --Rosiestep (talk) 07:37, 13 February 2026 (UTC)[]

I’ve had Havana Syndrome for over a year I been trying so hard to get someone to hear me out it’s 1000 percent Havana Syndrome --Billygoat45 (talk) 23:02, 24 February 2026 (UTC)[]

@Billygoat45: Hi there, I'm sorry to hear that, but I can only help with questions about Wikipedia. If you have health concerns, you should see a medical professional. Regards, Chocmilk03 (talk) 02:31, 25 February 2026 (UTC)[]

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كيف أضيف المعلومات خاصه بي علي جوجل --حماده انورعبدالمعبودعلي (talk) 03:41, 28 February 2026 (UTC)[]

@حماده انورعبدالمعبودعلي, hello and apologies, I don't speak Arabic! While people whose first language is not English are very welcome to edit English Wikipedia, I wondered if you might be looking to edit Arabic Wikipedia? Regards, Chocmilk03 (talk) 07:03, 28 February 2026 (UTC)[]

hi! i do wish i had seen this sooner. i recently had made an edit to an article adding a single example (Jay-Z on metal umlaut) only to later notice that there's a big fat maintenance notice at the top of the article noting excessive examples. i was wondering, then: 1. when is an example notable enough to include, and 2. if i am going to add to a page, how do i know if what i'm adding is substantial enough? thank you in advance! --Tanakayuyuko (talk) 01:44, 9 March 2026 (UTC)[]

@Tanakayuyuko: Hi there, and thanks for your message! Good on you for checking after noticing the maintenance tag. :) On your questions:

1. When is an example notable enough to include?

On most articles, individual examples should only be included if they are supported by reliable secondary sources and are discussed in a way that shows they add something meaningful to the topic. Wikipedia tries to avoid long lists of trivial or loosely‑connected examples, so the key test is whether independent sources treat the example as significant to understanding the subject, rather than just illustrating that it happens. You can also look at policies like WP:WEIGHT and WP:LISTCRITERIA for guidance. If an article does have a maintenance tag noting excessive examples, then it's probably better to try trim the list rather than add to it.

2. How do I know if what I am adding is substantial enough?

The long answer is that any information you add to Wikipedia should meet Wikipedia's three content policies: verifiability, neutral point of view and no original research.

As a shorter answer, I would suggest asking yourself, am I improving the encyclopedia by adding this content? If so, it's probably good content. A couple of other questions that might be helpful:

• Is the information backed by reliable, independent sources?
• Would a reader reasonably expect to find this information in an encyclopaedic article on the topic?

If you're unsure, you could always try posting on the article talk page, and others who are interested in the same topic can share their views. Or you can ask another more experienced user (I'm always happy to help!). Cheers, Chocmilk03 (talk) 02:07, 9 March 2026 (UTC)[]

Hi Emma Thanks for your offer to help. I'm aged 87 and, frankly, somewhat overwhelmed by all this Wiki technical jargon which is new to me. That said, I have been complimented on my writing and content and have had many op-ed articles published on political and economic issues. My objective is to replace the existing Wiki entry for my wife, Margaret Daly, in which we played no part, and which does no justice to the story she has to tell, with a much longer piece. I have already started this and hope to finish a handwritten version over the next couple of days. My first question, therefore, is whether there is any length limit to these pieces? Let's start from there and I look forward to working with you. I should just mention that, sadly, Margaret suffers from mild dementia but we've worked as a team throughout the whole period we'll be talking about

Best regards

Ken Daly --Kenmarden77 (talk) 10:01, 14 March 2026 (UTC)[]

@Kenmarden77: Hello there Ken, thanks for your message. I hope you are doing well.

I absolutely know what you mean about the Wikipedia technical jargon; it's very overwhelming when you first start and feels like quite a steep learning curve. We all have to start somewhere, and the important thing is to ask questions (as you're doing).

Length limits

To answer your first question, there isn't any strict length limit for Wikipedia articles. There are some guidelines about article size though, which suggest that at around 10,000 words it could be worth trimming an article or separating it into separate articles (see Wikipedia:Article size). For a biographical article, it would be unusual for it to reach that sort of length (unless we're talking about someone like a US president).

How to write about your wife

Because Margaret is your wife, Wikipedia considers you to have a conflict of interest when writing about her. That doesn't mean you can't contribute information (or that your contributions aren't welcome - they are!), but it does mean that the recommended approach is different. Rather than replacing the existing article yourself, you should instead propose edits on the article's "talk page" (more on that below), so that independent editors can review and add the material if it fits Wikipedia's guidelines.

The reason for this is that Wikipedia has to be neutral and fair, and it's very hard to write neutrally and fairly about your own spouse (even for people who are experienced writers, as you clearly are). Wikipedia has a guide on this kind of situation which might be helpful to read: Wikipedia:Plain and simple conflict of interest guide.

What is a talk page?

Every article has a talk page, and its purpose is to provide space for editors to discuss editing that page. You can access it by clicking the "Talk" tab at the top of the article. The talk page for your wife's article is here: Talk:Margaret Daly. This is the best place for you to propose edits to the article.

Other advice and next steps

There are some other points you should keep in mind while working on your handwritten draft (I've also included links to the relevant Wikipedia policies, if you're interested to learn more):

• Wikipedia articles are written in a neutral, encyclopaedic tone, rather than as personal or first-hand narratives. See Wikipedia:Neutral point of view.
• Everything on Wikipedia must be verifiable. Statements generally need to be backed by published sources that are independent of the subject (e.g. newspapers or news websites, magazines, books). See Wikipedia:Verifiability.
• Wikipedia does not permit original research. This means material for which no reliable source has ever been published, and includes things like your own analysis of events or drawing a conclusion that is not clearly stated in a source. See Wikipedia:No original research.

If you like, when you've finished your handwritten draft you could type it up (or a portion of it) into your personal test page here: User:Kenmarden77/sandbox. You could then send me a message on this page, and I can help you figure out the Wikipedia side of things (e.g. how to format it, whether it needs any additional sources, or any other questions you might have).

I hope this makes sense, and it's very thoughtful of you to want to fix this up for your wife. I'm sorry to hear about her health situation. All the best, Chocmilk03 (talk) 08:16, 15 March 2026 (UTC)[]

How do i add an infobox? --Gummersbach1616+$ (talk) 05:36, 15 March 2026 (UTC)[]

@Gummersbach1616+$: Hi, welcome to Wikipedia! It looks like you're wanting to add an infobox to a biography draft. There are different ways to do this, depending on whether you're editing Wikipedia on phone or computer, or using the visual editor or source editor.

I can see from your contributions that you look to be editing on mobile. If so, the easiest way to do add an infobox would be to:

1. Go to Template:Infobox person and find the template under 'Blank template with basic parameters'.
2. Copy and paste this template into the draft, at the top, above the first line of text.
3. Fill in any of the fields that apply. You don’t need to complete every line, it's fine to leave lines blank if you don't have the information.

There are also more specialised infoboxes (for example Template:Infobox football biography) but the generic 'person' infobox is a good starting point for most biographies.

Another option is to go to an existing article that has an infobox you like, click Edit, and copy the infobox template from the top of that article. You can then paste it at the top of your draft and adjust the fields to fit the person you're writing about.

I hope this is helpful. Help:Infobox may also be worth a read if you need more information, or feel free to just ask if anything doesn't make sense. Cheers, Chocmilk03 (talk) 08:40, 15 March 2026 (UTC)[]

Hello, Emma, do you have an Allegro (electric train) article? --Гулянка (talk) 11:25, 16 March 2026 (UTC)[]

@Гулянка: Hi there, apologies, I'm not sure what you're asking. Are you asking for guidance on your move request at Talk:Allegro (train)? The first step would be to add a brief explanation there as to why you think the title should be changed, which is currently missing. Regards, Chocmilk03 (talk) 00:06, 19 March 2026 (UTC)[]

Dear Emma Thank you for all your helpful suggestions. As I anticipated, grappling with Wiki will be hugely formidable for someone like me with limited I/T skills. That said, I understand the the COI dimension and can give you some reassurances. Firstly I have read the Wiki profiles for three of Margaret's former colleagues, Barry Desmond (who will be mentioned in my piece),Terence (Terry) Wynne and the late Caroline Jackson, which I'll use as a model. Secondly, I have got independent corroboration available, mainly press articles or relevant pieces Margaret has had published. These include: 1988 Sunday Telegraph article with photographs of released Ethiopean princesses. 1982 Meat Traders Journal front page about slaughter house campaign. 1994 Various articles reporting leading West Indian cricketers endorsement of Margaret. Profile of Margaret published by Conservative Party. 1995 PR Weekly reporting on Margaret's international lobbying award. 1996 Copy of Eastern Star (Malaysia) reporting on Margaret's involvement with EC/ASEAN

 Cogen programme.

2012 Article by Margaret "We need to redress the imbalance between citizens and Big Money. 2013 " " " " "Time for Prime Minister to come clean on European Union".

I have scanning issues at the moment but rest assured, these pieces are on my desk. Other material can be made available. The handwritten draft is now completed. It runs to 1680 words. I will Start typing this tomorrow and will forward it to you when available. I'm a slow typist and we depart on a five week holiday at the end of this month and it's possible I may encounter some constraining issues beyond my control. However, I hope this will kick things off and give you something to work on. All thoughts and suggestions welcome.

Best regards

Ken Kenmarden77 (talk) 18:56, 16 March 2026 (UTC)[]

@Kenmarden77: Hi there Ken, great to hear that you have looked at other Wikipedia pages of people in similar roles. It's also excellent that you're thinking about published sources. The kinds of articles you have listed (particularly newspaper coverage) are likely to be useful for supporting her Wikipedia article.

At this stage, it may be helpful if I give some further guidance on how that sort of material is typically used on Wikipedia, as it's slightly different from writing an article or profile elsewhere. The key points I'd make are:

• Wikipedia articles are built primarily from independent, secondary sources (for example, newspaper articles written about Margaret).
• Material written by Margaret herself, or published by organisations she was closely connected with, is usually treated more cautiously and used only in a limited way.
• Articles are written as neutral summaries of what reliable sources say, rather than as a full narrative or personal account.

A practical suggestion I would make at this point: as you type, add a note of which source(s) supports each section (for example, "this paragraph is supported by the 1988 Sunday Telegraph article"). That will make it much easier for me to help you convert it into Wikipedia format.

But, all up, it sounds like you're making great progress, and I'll be very happy to help further whenever suits. One good thing about Wikipedia is there are no set deadlines, so whenever you're ready, just let me know.

I hope you have a lovely holiday! Cheers, Chocmilk03 (talk) 23:47, 18 March 2026 (UTC)[]

hello i am trying to get the link to the article for submission for my assignment. How do i get that ? --Saint2026 (talk) 18:50, 17 March 2026 (UTC)[]

@Saint2026: Hi there! I'm sorry, I'm not entirely sure what you're asking; are you able to give a bit more context? If your question relates to a class assignment on Wikipedia, it could also be worth asking for guidance at the Education noticeboard. Chocmilk03 (talk) 22:38, 17 March 2026 (UTC)[]

Hi,

I'm researcher who has vast interest in Fashion and Business Related research and want to post on wikipedia.... and other platform to make it as my career. Please guide. Best Regards --Fashionmyntra (talk) 12:07, 18 March 2026 (UTC)[]

@Fashionmyntra: Hi there, welcome to Wikipedia. Just to note that Wikipedia isn't a platform for publishing your own research or promoting content; it's an encyclopaedia that summarises what reliable, independent sources have already written. If you wanted to help out and improve Wikipedia, a good place to start would be to improve existing articles in areas you're interested in by adding well-sourced, neutral information. You should have access to a tutorial and suggested edits, which will help you get started. Cheers, Chocmilk03 (talk) 23:54, 18 March 2026 (UTC)[]

how do a make a page --Gizmofanweston2460 (talk) 12:28, 18 March 2026 (UTC)[]

@Gizmofanweston2460: Hi there! Creating a new article is actually one of the hardest things to do on Wikipedia, especially for new editors, and it can be quite frustrating. It’s usually a good idea to start by editing existing articles so you can get a feel for how things work.

You might find the tutorial and suggested edits on your homepage a helpful place to begin. If you really do want to create an article, then Help:Your first article has further guidance. Let me know if you have any specific questions, and I'm happy to help further. Cheers, Chocmilk03 (talk) 23:59, 18 March 2026 (UTC)[]

Hi Emma! It is a pleasure to meet you. I look forward to interacting with you. Thank you for the warm welcome. --Fmjohnson12 (talk) 23:04, 18 March 2026 (UTC)[]

@Fmjohnson12: Nice to meet you too, and you're very welcome! If you have any questions as you get started or need a hand with anything, just let me know. I'll pop a welcome message on your talk page that has some further info, if you need it. Cheers, Chocmilk03 (talk) 00:01, 19 March 2026 (UTC)[]

Oh Hello! Umm Why Can't I Find The Sandbox Button.Also sorry for the Bad English --The Monarchist Country Of Varsin (talk) 14:19, 28 March 2026 (UTC)[]

Hi there @The Monarchist Country Of Varsin! No need to apologise, your English is absolutely fine.

You should see a link in the upper right corner of the screen (possibly in a drop-down menu) that says "Sandbox"; this will take you to your sandbox.

Alternatively, if that doesn't work, going to Special:MyPage/sandbox should take you straight there.

Let me know if you're still having trouble though. Cheers, Chocmilk03 (talk) 23:28, 28 March 2026 (UTC)[]

how do i create my own wikipedia page, mentor --Deanbor3 (talk) 23:10, 28 March 2026 (UTC)[]

@Deanbor3: hi there, and welcome to Wikipedia!

Creating a new article is actually one of the hardest things to do on Wikipedia, especially for new editors, and it can be quite frustrating. It’s usually a good idea to start by editing existing articles so you can get a feel for how things work.

You might find the tutorial and suggested edits on your homepage a helpful place to begin. If you really do want to create an article, then Help:Your first article has further guidance. Let me know if you have any specific questions, and I'm happy to help further. Cheers, Chocmilk03 (talk) 23:29, 28 March 2026 (UTC)[]

Deanbor3, if by "my own wikipedia page" you mean a page about yourself, then the advice is: DO NOT do that. It'll get you into deep trouble and the article will most likely be swiftly deleted. Schwede66 01:55, 29 March 2026 (UTC)[]

Chocmilk03 (talk) 22:00, 29 March 2026 (UTC)[]

apparently you're my new mentor and so I just wanted to say hello! Maepoapsis (talk) 02:55, 2 April 2026 (UTC)[]

@Maepoapsis: hello to you too, and welcome to Wikipedia! Do let me know if there's anything I can help out with. And I'll pop a welcome message on your talk page with some useful links. :) Cheers, Chocmilk03 (talk) 08:33, 2 April 2026 (UTC)[]

Hello, wanting to add a article of myself, current Mayor for the City of San Joaquin,CA --Adamcornejo01 (talk) 04:29, 3 April 2026 (UTC)[]

@Adamcornejo01: Hi there! I'd really strongly recommend that you don't create your own Wikipedia page. If you are notable, someone else will create one for you eventually. Writing an autobiography is strongly discouraged (see Wikipedia:Autobiographies), because it's very difficult to keep the article neutral, and it must be based on independent sources rather than your own personal knowledge.

I would also suggest reading Wikipedia:An article about yourself isn't necessarily a good thing. Cheers, Chocmilk03 (talk) 08:30, 3 April 2026 (UTC)[]

Hello! It seems as though you're my mentor. My name is Nikki. I have a question. I created a page in my sandbox. How do I go about getting it published? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:NikDrinkwater/sandbox --NikDrinkwater (talk) 09:33, 3 April 2026 (UTC)[]

Hi Nikki! Welcome to Wikipedia, and thanks for your message. :) I'm currently away from my laptop for a couple of days due to Easter and can help you out properly when I get back, but in the meantime, to get it ready for publication, you will want to make sure each statement or quotation in the article is supported by a citation with a reliable source. This is due to Wikipedia's policy of verifiability. For example, the "most perfect voice in America" quotation has a citation. But the quotation in the next paragraph from Claire Forbes Crane doesn't and you would need to provide one before publishing the article (as otherwise the content could be removed).

P.S. Don't worry too much about the exact formatting to use for citations; what matters most is that you provide enough information to identify the source.

Hope that makes sense, and let me know if you have any questions at this stage. I'll be in touch once I'm back properly online. Cheers, Chocmilk03 (talk) 09:36, 4 April 2026 (UTC)[]

Hi I'm Ayah.

I enjoy reading Wikipedia and get a lot of my information on there. I logged in for the first time to save.

I wonder how you collect and edit on here. --Reject Material (talk) 18:37, 3 April 2026 (UTC)[]

Hello! I want to add a link to the Wikipedia article on Nikolaas Tinbergen. In the second paragraph it mentions a film "The Riddle of the Rook." Well, I was in the film and put up a copy of it on my YouTube page (Eric Grace). How do I add a link on the Tinbergen article that will take people who want to see the film to my youtube post? Thank you. --Ericchico (talk) 21:40, 3 April 2026 (UTC)[]