Who can edit Wikipedia articles?
anyone
Wikipedia is a wiki, meaning anyone can edit nearly any page and improve articles immediately. You do not need to register to do this, and anyone who has edited is known as a Wikipedian or editor. Small edits add up, and every editor can be proud to have made Wikipedia better for all.
Why did Wikipedia remove my edit?
Editors can remove information that they personally added, provided that it has not since been significantly changed or used to support other information in the article. Once it has been modified, or the text is valuable in supporting other information, it should not be removed without good reason.
Can you delete Wikipedia articles?
Basically, click on the “More” dropdown at the top of the page (the delete option will only appear if you are an administrator logged in to your account), enter a reason (or edit the automatically supplied reason), and hit delete. That’s all there is to it.
Can I edit the Wikipedia page about my own company?
In short, editing the Wikipedia page about your own company is usually discouraged, as Wikipedia wants to ensure its content is unbiased. Also – Wikipedia editing guidelines are far more complex than you might assume.
How do I find out who is editing a Wikipedia article?
To find editor names, go to the ‘View History’ tab at the top right of the Wikipedia page. The name of the editor appears next to each change, right after the date. Click on that name, and you will find out anything the editor has chosen to share with the public.
Should I write a Wikipedia biography about myself?
Many people are tempted to write or edit Wikipedia articles about themselves. Resist that urge. If you are sufficiently notable to merit inclusion in an encyclopedia, eventually someone else will write an article about you. Remember that unlike a personal Web page, your Wikipedia biography is not yours to control.
Why should I create a Wikipedia user account?
Although any visitor can edit Wikipedia, creating a user account offers a number of benefits. Firstly, it offers you privacy and security. Though counterintuitive, editors registered under a pseudonymous username actually have greater anonymity than those who edit “anonymously”.