Atkinspedia:Main Page FAQ
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This is a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the Main Page of Atkinspedia.
Why can't I edit the Main Page?
The Main Page, and its templates, are permanently protected and may only be edited by administrators. Images are protected for the period of time that they are on the Main Page. This protection was implemented as a result of repeated vandalism of the Main Page and keeps our welcome mat clean. If you see a problem, please mention it at Atkinspedia:Main Page/Errors so an administrator can fix it.
How do I get something fixed on the Main Page?
Post a notice to Atkinspedia:Main Page/Errors and an administrator will fix it. Alternately, you can direct your comment to a specific section of the Main Page as described below.
How are templates used on the Main Page?
Almost all of the text seen on the Main page is from transcluded templates, which are also protected. There is normally little reason for administrators to edit the Main Page directly.
Why is the Main Page not updating?
Most probably, your web browser has cached an older version of the page and is not checking to see if there is an update. Try purging the cache to force your browser to get an update. If that doesn't seem to work, find out more about browser caching.
Is there some way to make the Main Page look better?
Yes, provide some ideas on the discussion page for the Main Page
Why doesn't the cursor appear in the search box, like with Google?
This feature allowing users to start typing a search without clicking on the search box was previously requested at BugZilla: and the decision was against implementation. See Bug 1864: Cursor should be placed in the search box for the report and discussion. The issue basically is that readers expect to be able to scroll through the Main Page using arrow keys. However, if the cursor is in the search box, using the arrow keys will instead pop-up autotext. This is not an issue with the famous Google search screen because there is no need to scroll. Some suggested workarounds include using a keyboard shortcut (some systems allow Alt-F to place the cursor in the search box), or using a different page to carry out dedicated searches.
Why is Main Page in the main namespace?
Main Page should arguably be at Atkinspedia:Main Page rather than Main Page. The latter, being in the main namespace might be expected to be an article relating to generic home pages. However, a small number of project-related pages are in the main namespace, for historical reasons; Main Page is one of them.
See also
- Atkinspedia:Editing the main page (for administrators)
- Atkinspedia:FAQ for other Frequently Asked Questions
