How do we edit the LaTeX tutorial page in Help?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the process of editing the LaTeX tutorial page on the Physics Forums Help section. Participants explore the lack of an Edit button and share insights on how to make changes to the content.

Discussion Character

  • Meta-discussion, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes the absence of an Edit button on the LaTeX tutorial page, despite finding a typo.
  • Another participant mentions that editing is done through the admin control panel.
  • A participant expresses interest in adding content and considers asking an administrator for assistance.
  • A screenshot of the Xenforo control panel is shared for reference.
  • It is suggested that editing the content in a code editor may be more efficient than using the provided edit pane.
  • Another participant agrees that copying the content to a text editor for modifications before pasting it back is likely easier.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the challenges of editing the page and the potential benefits of using a code editor, but there is no consensus on the best approach to take for editing.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the unclear process for non-admin users to suggest edits or report typos, as well as the specific functionalities of the editing tools available.

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This page: https://www.physicsforums.com/help/latexhelp/

I don't actually need to edit it (although I did find a small typo near the end), but there's no Edit button like there normally is for other pages in the forum sections.
 
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Aha! I was thinking recently about adding something, and I was going to ask if Greg needed to do it for me.
 
Here's a screenshot of the Xenforo CP, for anyone else who might be interersted.
Help.png

Thanks, Greg!
 
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Fyi it's far easier to copy out of the box and edit in a code editor
 
This is what the edit pane looks like (the Page Content section):
EditBox.png


I agree; it probably would be easier to copy it into a text editor, make the changes, and then copy it back into this pane.
 
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