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==Create a New Content Entry:==
 
==Create a New Content Entry:==
  
1  Carefully type your exact entry title into the "Search" box and click on "Search".
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1  Carefully decide upon a title for your entry. Here's a sample:
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:Jane Doe: My Coming Out Story, June 1969-present
  
  
At the top of the screen, under “Search results,” click on your title.
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Carefully type your exact entry title into the "Search" box and click on "Search".
  
  
You are now in “Editing” mode and can add typed content under your title.
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At the top of the screen, under “Search results,” click on your title.
  
  
Preview your entry by clicking on "Show preview" at the bottom of the screen.
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You are now in “Editing” mode and can add typed content under your title.
  
  
5  Save your entry by clicking on "Save page" at the bottom of the screen.
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5 Preview your entry by clicking on "Show preview" at the bottom of the screen.
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6 Save your entry by clicking on "Save page" at the bottom of the screen.
  
  
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Revision as of 17:52, 30 June 2010

Create an Account

To create a new entry you must first create an account on OutHistory.org.


To create an OutHistory account, click on "Log In/Create Account" on the top of the red bar, and follow the instructions.


Create a New Content Entry:

1 Carefully decide upon a title for your entry. Here's a sample:

Jane Doe: My Coming Out Story, June 1969-present


2 Carefully type your exact entry title into the "Search" box and click on "Search".


3 At the top of the screen, under “Search results,” click on your title.


4 You are now in “Editing” mode and can add typed content under your title.


5 Preview your entry by clicking on "Show preview" at the bottom of the screen.


6 Save your entry by clicking on "Save page" at the bottom of the screen.


More on creating a new entry

For help in creating the best OutHistory titles see: Help: Titles


For more on uploading scans, photos, audio, and video see: Help: Uploading Files


Explore OutHistory Help to create the best entries.

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