Add a new line immediately after the color code. If there is (invisible) space after the color code, the page header might get strange colors (e.g. black).
We recommend implementing at least some of these enhancements right after installation, to get a taste for what is possible. Some of these tips and enhancements should be implemented before or during initial roll-out.
This may spark your imagination to really customize your site so that it's optimal for your users. Slightly more advanced customization tips are listed in TWikiAdminCookBook.
Add a new line immediately after the color code. If there is (invisible) space after the color code, the page header might get strange colors (e.g. black).
view.tmpl (in the templates directory). In the HTML at the top, the body tag has the page background hardcoded to white bgcolor="#ffffff". You can change that color value to new variable. First, define a new preferences variable in the site-level TWikiPreferences, e.g. * Set =PAGEBGCOLOR = #d0d0d0, then edit the view.tmpl template file and change bgcolor="#ffffff" to bgcolor="%PAGEBGCOLOR%". If you want you can set the page background color individualy per web, simple add a * Set =PAGEBGCOLOR = #d0d0d0 bullet to the WebPreferences to overload the site-level preferences. (Without font color control, you'll have to stick to light colors.
WebIndex with WebTopicList, and save.
Edit is disabled. Instead, go to More and view the topic in raw format.
) is done also by defining special variables. See TWiki.TWikiPreferences. Some may prefer longer names, like HELP, WARN etc. You can also add your own images, e.g. a NEW, or a ASK to ask question.
Using graphic icons to highlight important text right from the start can seriously improve how well new users take to a TWiki site. A minimum set of two or three icons can make content much easier to follow, eye-catching, EXCITING. Research says, people tent not to read pages through, but scan them first - and graphics (used sparringly ;-) of course) can help them. On HELP pages, most people tend to jump around looking for answers rather than reading through - icons help point out the most important bits.
How to create your own set of icons:
Preferences topic: TWikiPreferences for site-wide use, or WebPreferences for use in one web only.
Attach a graphic (the ones on this page are 16x16 pixels), then define a Preference Variable with a short but recognizable name.
%TEST% to get %TEST% - see how it's done.
Ideas for quick icons: NEW; UPDATE; a STAR or other bullet; key symbols relating to your site content.
for HELP, for TIP, for IMPORTANT.
---++ , see TWikiShorthand).
For example, you may want to put all your custom variables in TWikiPreferences right on top of the page, and generate table of contens, like:
w3m pager/browser for Linux. This is a text based version similar to lynx but it includes text editor features and a configurable command set to act like lynx if you are more accustomed to it.
__Here's a list of topics I've been involved in recently:__
---++++ Codev
%SEARCH{ "%TOPIC%" web="Codev" scope="text" nosearch="on" nosummary="on" noheader="on" nototal="on" regex="off" order="modified" reverse="on" limit="20"}%
---++++ Support
%SEARCH{ "%TOPIC%" web="Support" scope="text" nosearch="on" nosummary="on" noheader="on" nototal="on" regex="off" order="modified" reverse="on" limit="20"}%
---++++ TWiki
%SEARCH{ "%TOPIC%" web="TWiki" scope="text" nosearch="on" nosummary="on" noheader="on" nototal="on" regex="off" order="modified" reverse="on" limit="10"}%
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The SEARCH variable has many more formatting options, see TWikiVariables.
Edit.
Set ALLOWTOPICCHANGE = Main.UserName, Main.GroupName
To hide the setting: Use HTML comment tags - put <!-- on the line _above the setting, and --> on the line below.
[Add] button, and select the form if it isn't alredy enabled. Then, click the title to get to the actual form, [Edit], and carefully change values, probably basic page classifications. You'll get some increased value, and hands-on experience with TWikiForms, without having to read up about them first. (add the corresponding search per category - copy a default and change)
view.tmpl (in the templates directory) for some dramatic effects. The top of the template is mostly regular HTML with some variables. Open up some space in the <head> area, and you can drop in reliable JavaScripts - a pop-up window script, for example - or tag it as an external script.
Obviously, you can do the same - place a link to an external stylesheet as well. If you set values for standard HTML tags, you can control a good deal of the type size, style and color with out adding CSS tags. example
Depending on what you load up, you may change the overall cross-browser compatibility - however be careful that your site does not look beat up in various other browsers. The scripts you choose will determine compatibility.
NOTE: Feel free to add your own tips to TWiki:TWiki.InstantEnhancements as quick notes at the end of the list, following the existing format!
Contributors: TWiki:Main.GrantBow, TWiki:Main.LynnwoodBrown, TWiki:Main.MikeMannix, TWiki:Main.PeterMasiar, TWiki:Main.PeterThoeny
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