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Use the form below to upload files. To view or search previously uploaded files go to the [[Special:FileList|list of uploaded files]], (re)uploads are also logged in the [[Special:Log/upload|upload log]], deletions in the [[Special:Log/delete|deletion log]]. | Use the form below to upload files. To view or search previously uploaded files go to the [[Special:FileList|list of uploaded files]], (re)uploads are also logged in the [[Special:Log/upload|upload log]], deletions in the [[Special:Log/delete|deletion log]]. | ||
'''If you are uploading an image, we recommend you [[The (Image) Collective: Image Upload Directions|follow the guidelines of The (Image) Collective]].' | '''Important notes''' | ||
* If you are uploading an image, we recommend you [[The (Image) Collective: Image Upload Directions|follow the guidelines of The (Image) Collective]]. | |||
* If your file size is too large, and you need to make it smaller, you can use [http://www.jpegmini.com/main/shrink_photo JPEGmini]. | |||
* If you are uploading a new version of an image, the new version may not appear for a while. Try using CTRL+F5 (PC) or Apple + R (Mac) to force a cache refresh on the page. If that doesn't work, wait at least 30 minutes before trying the upload again. | |||
'''To include a file in a page, use a link in one of the following forms''' | |||
To include a file in a page, use a link in one of the following forms | |||
* '''<tt><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:file}}<nowiki>:File.jpg]]</nowiki></tt>''' to use the full version of the file | * '''<tt><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:file}}<nowiki>:File.jpg]]</nowiki></tt>''' to use the full version of the file | ||
* '''<tt><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:file}}<nowiki>:File.png|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]</nowiki></tt>''' to use a 200 pixel wide rendition in a box in the left margin with 'alt text' as description | * '''<tt><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:file}}<nowiki>:File.png|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]</nowiki></tt>''' to use a 200 pixel wide rendition in a box in the left margin with 'alt text' as description | ||
* '''<tt><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:media}}<nowiki>:File.ogg]]</nowiki></tt>''' for directly linking to the file without displaying the file | * '''<tt><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:media}}<nowiki>:File.ogg]]</nowiki></tt>''' for directly linking to the file without displaying the file | ||