Template:Edit now

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Handy editing workaround-shortcut eliminating need to scroll down to edit-box on long pages.

  • NOT version-specific ...so far (4 wiki concept-tested)
  • Each instance creates work-section sec for use with {{view now}}
  • Default color is hard to miss if left in page by accident.
  • Color can be adjusted for page-color conflicts, or collaborations: col=color (per HTML)

Usage: {{edit now|*sec=name|*col=num}}     (*optional)

  1. Insert in section(s) being edited, as convenient
  2. Edit as normal
  3. PREVIEW changes. (Does not work while SAVEd)
  4. Click when ready to continue editing
  5. Remove before (final-commit) page-save

Note: The name "EDIT NOW" describes the function offered to the editor. The resulting link-text does nothing on a saved page, but does not auto-hide either, to encourage prompt cleanup. However, it should not confuse new users if left by mistake -- but can be changed as consensus dictates.


Examples: (only work in edit mode)

  *   CONSTRUCTION ZONE  A1  *   {{ edit now | col=orange | sec=A1 }}

  *   CONSTRUCTION ZONE  John Q  *   {{ edit now | col=blue | sec=John Q }}

  *   CONSTRUCTION ZONE   *   {{ edit now }}