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Frequently Asked Questions

How to contribute to the Prison Education Wiki?

  • How can I upload a project?

    Important: Use “Docs”, not “Posts”

    When adding new content for BetterDocs, always choose “Docs”not “Posts”. Posts are for blog articles and won’t appear in the BetterDocs structure.

    You can add a new Doc in two ways:

    • From the WordPress top bar: Click + New > Doc
    • Or from the side menu: Go to BetterDocs > Add New

    1. How can I upload a project?

    To upload a new article or project:

    1. Click + New > Doc in the top WordPress bar, or go to BetterDocs > Add New in the dashboard.
    2. Add a title for your project.
      Make sure you write the title in English, so it is clear and consistent for all users.
    3. Write your content in the main editor.
    4. Assign a category (see next question).
    5. Click Publish to make it live.
  • How can I add a photo?

    2. How can I add a photo?

    To add a photo:

    1. Place your cursor in the editor where you want the image.
    2. Click the ‘Add Media’ button above the editor. Upload a new image or choose one from the Media Library.
    3. Click Insert into post.

    Tip: Use alignment and size options to keep your layout clean.

  • How can I add a video?

    3. How can I add a video?

    To embed a video:

    • From YouTube or Vimeo:
    1. Copy the video URL.
    2. Paste it into the editor on its own line.
    3. WordPress will auto-embed the video.
    • Self-hosted video:
    1. Click Add Media.
    2. Upload your video file.
  • How can I add or change a category?

    4. How can I add or change a category?

    To assign a category:

    1. While editing your Doc, go to the Categories section in the right sidebar.
    2. Check an existing category or click + Add New Category to create one.
    3. Click Publish or Update to save.
  • How can I change my doc afterwards?

    5. How can I change an article afterwards?

    To update an existing Doc:

    1. Go to BetterDocs > All Docs in the WordPress dashboard.
    2. Hover over the title of the article you want to edit.
    3. Click Edit.
    4. Make your changes.
    5. Click Update to save and publish the changes.
  • How can I add a PDF file?

    6. How can I add a PDF file?

    To upload and insert a PDF into your Doc:

    1. In the editor, click Add Media.
    2. Upload your PDF file or select it from the Media Library.
    3. Once uploaded, click Insert into post to add a clickable link — or choose Copy URL to clipboard.
    4. Paste the link anywhere in your Doc where you want it to appear.

    ➤ This will create a clickable link to download or view the PDF.

  • How can I create or assign a tag?

    7. How can I create or assign a tag?

    To add or assign tags to a Doc:

    1. In the right sidebar of the editor, look for the Tags section.
    2. To add a new tag:
    • Type the tag name in the input field.
    • Press Enter or click Add.
    1. To assign an existing tag:
    • Start typing the tag; WordPress will show suggestions.
    • Click on the matching tag.

    Tags help users find related articles more easily.

  • How can I preview an article before publishing?

    10. How can I preview an article before publishing?

    • Above the Publish button, click on Preview.
    • A preview window will open, showing you how the article will look to your visitors.
  • How can I delete an article?

    12. How can I delete an article?

    1. Go to BetterDocs > All Docs in the WordPress dashboard.
    2. Hover over the article you want to remove and click Trash.
    3. The article will be moved to the trash and can still be restored until permanently deleted.