Create pages

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Before creating a new page, consider where the information belongs and whether a suitable page already exists. Using the existing structure of the wiki helps avoid duplicate content and keeps information easier to find and maintain.

Creating a new page

Pages can be created from different areas of the BlueSpice Galaxy using the + button. The location of the + button determines the type of page you create:

• The + button in the header creates a new page.
• The + button next to a page name in the main navigation creates a new subpage of that page.
  

To create a page:

1. Click the + button in the header or next to an existing page in the main navigation. A dialog window opens.
2. Enter a page name. If a page name with this name already exists, it is displayed as a suggestion below the text field.
3. Click Create.
4. If available, choose whether you want to start with a Blank Page or use a page template. Templates provide a predefined structure for specific types of content.
5. The new page opens in edit mode. Add your content and save the page to make it available in the wiki.
   

Most pages are created in the main namespace. Other namespaces, such as Controlled document or Minutes, are used for specific types of content and do provide dedicated creation options via the different dashboards.

Choosing a page name

• Title choice: Meaningful page names help users understand the purpose of a page and make information easier to find. Choose clear and concise titles that describe the content of the page. Single words can work well for general topics, while short phrases are often useful when they provide more context. Avoid overly general or unnecessarily long page names, as page names are used in links and form part of the web address of the page.
• Special characters: The following characters cannot be used in titles: { } &? < > \ and , . You can find more about this at Mediawiki.
• Spelling: When linking to an existing page, use the exact page name to ensure that links point to the correct content. For example, [[Hello world]] and [[Hello World]] can refer to different pages. Pay particular attention to spelling when creating links manually.

Renaming and moving pages

As information develops, existing pages may need to be renamed or moved to a different location. Use the move function for existing pages instead of creating a new page with the desired name.
For details about renaming and moving pages, see the section on renaming and moving pages.

Using subpages

Subpages help organize information within a specific topic. A page can have multiple subpages that provide additional levels of structure, for example by separating a general topic from more specific information.
A subpage is created by adding the subpage name after the existing page name, separated by a slash (/). For example, a subpage called Tables created from the page VisualEditor is displayed as VisualEditor/Tables. The slash character (/) should therefore not be used as a regular character in page names. The page hierarchy is shown in the breadcrumb navigation at the top of the page.

Other ways to create pages

In addition to the standard creation options, there are other ways to create pages depending on the configuration of your wiki:

• Create page content droplet: Editors can provide predefined page creation options using the Create page content droplet.
• Red links: While editing a wiki page, you can create a link to a page that does not yet exist. These links are displayed as red links and provide a direct way to create missing content. Selecting the link opens the new page for creation.
• Browser address bar: You can also create a page directly from the address bar of your web browser by replacing the title of the current page with a new page name. When you confirm the address, the new page opens for creation.