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Be sure to keep your wiki session active
When you are editing a page, be sure to keep your wiki session active. If you have edited for half an hour or more and done nothing else, navigate to the wiki dashboard (http://wiki.nci.nih.gov) and log in again before saving your work. Otherwise, you'll be prompted to log in again, and your work will be lost.
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Requirements
You must not merge cells in tables. Merged table cells are not Section 508 compliant. You must enter meaningful information in each cell, as blank cells are not Section 508 compliant. Repeat data in each cell to which it applies. Indicate "none" or "not applicable" where appropriate.
Alt text must be included for every image posted on the wiki. In addition describe the important aspects of the image in the text.
A link to a disclaimer must be included for every link posted to a site external to the US Government. Refer to How to create links to external sites.
Wiki Use, Duplication of Content, Links to Wiki Pages
Using the Wiki
The goal of the wiki is to allow users to collaborate on developing documents and information. The architecture of the wiki is designed to make finding information easy, and is revised continually. Users are responsible for the accuracy of the information posted and for verification of information that they use. You can contribute content if you have an account (to request one, click the New Account link at the top of the page).
Important Notes
- Do not copy the content of a wiki page to another wiki page. Include or link to the content.
- Use the title of the page or the Tiny Link (not the URL displayed by the browser). The Tiny Link is a permanent link. It will continue to work if the page title is changed. Links made using the page title change when the page title is changed.
Help Downloading Files
Introduction
Below you will find instructions for using the various file types as well as links to download free viewers that will work across multiple operating system platforms. Many of these documents will open directly in your browser or will provide the option of saving to your local computer.
Adobe Acrobat or PDF Forms and Files
Before attempting to read these files, you will need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed (download Acrobat Reader ). The free Adobe Acrobat reader will allow you to view and print PDF files. Also see the Adobe Acrobat Reader download page for quick links to Acrobat Reader for Windows with Search and Accessibility features. In addition, Adobe offers other Online Conversion Tools for Adobe PDF Documents including web-based and e-mail submissions. Additional conversion tools are available in the Adobe Accessibility Resource Center .
Numerous PDF forms on this site are labeled as "Fillable". Note that there are limitations on the functionality of these forms depending on the product you are using, as follows:
- If you have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software you can fill the forms out and print them, you cannot save them. You must re-fill the PDF form every time you open it. The Adobe Acrobat Reader software functions this way by design, it is supposed to allow users to view PDF files, it is not designed to edit them.
- Software packages may be available that will allow you to complete, save and print the forms. However, it it essential that the type size and format specifications are met or the application will be returned without review.
Audio Files
There are several software programs that can play audio files on demand. Some of the common file formats for audio files are .mp3 and .wav. Below you will find a list of the free software programs that are used to play the audio files on this site:
Quicktime
There are several Quicktime audio files on this web site that can be played on demand using Quicktime which is available from Apple for free and may be downloaded by visiting the link below.
- Visit the Quicktime site to download the player.
Windows Media Player
There are several Windows Media Player audio files on this web site that can be played on demand using Windows Media Player which is available from Microsoft for free and may be downloaded by visiting the link below.
- Visit the Windows Media Player site to download the player.
Video Clips
There are several software programs that can play video clips on demand. Some of the common file formats for video files are .mp4, .rm, and .wmv. Below you will find a list of the free software programs that are used to play the video clips on this site:
Quicktime
You can play Quicktime video clips (.mp4) using Quicktime, which is available for free from Apple and may be downloaded by visiting the link below.
- Visit the Quicktime site to download the player.
RealPlayer
You can play Streaming Video Clips (.rm, .rfm) using RealPlayer software. The Real Media streaming video player is available for free; get it from the Real Media Player download site .
Windows Media Player
You can play Windows Media Player video clips (.wmv, .mp4) using Windows Media Player, which is available for free from Microsoft and may be downloaded by visiting the link below.
- Visit the Windows Media Player site to download the player.
Flash
You can play Flash files using the Adobe Flash Player, which is available for free from Adobe and may be downloaded by visiting the link below.
- Visit the Adobe Flash Player site to download the player.
Saving Files Locally
When you click a link to a file, your browser may open the document in the browser window, open the document in its native application automatically, or prompt you to save the file locally. The action the browser takes depends on your local browser/application configuration. You will need to have the appropriate application or file viewer (see free viewers above) to view these documents.
- If your browser automatically opens the document in it's native application or reader, you will have the option to do a File/Save to capture the document to your local computer.
- If your browser prompts you to download and save the file, choose an appropriate place on your local hard disk to store the file. You will want to carefully note the location you save to so that you will be able to find the file when the download is completed.
In addition, you can save a file by right-clicking the link, then saving it to a selected drive and folder.
Using Compressed and Archived Files
In some cases, large individual documents or groups of files have been archived together and compressed into a single (smaller) file. File names of these archives end in "EXE" if you are a PC user or "SIT" for Mac users. Clicking on a link to an archived file file will result in that file being downloaded to your computer.
Once downloaded, these compressed files can typically be uncompressed by simply double-clicking and choosing a destination folder to store them in.