Wikipedia:Help desk/Instructions
WAIT! Are you in the right place?
You are about to add a new section to the Wikipedia Help Desk, a page which is run by volunteer editors to help new and experienced users use the English Wikipedia. If you're not here to ask a question about how to use this site, you're probably in the wrong place. Don't worry, it happens often, but we may still be able to help you out somewhere else. This page exists to help save you and us time, by making sure you're asking the right people before you actually ask. First and foremost, if your question is a general knowledge query not specifically related to Wikipedia, you probably want to visit the Wikipedia:Reference desk, where asking knowledge questions is welcome.
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Yes! I'm in the right place!
Great! We'll be happy to help you with your question relating to Wikipedia. If you can't get a response here, keep in mind that we have several other ways to get help for you. You can go to the #wikipedia-en-help channel on libera.chat on IRC, where a volunteer can help you in a live discussion. You can also add the {{helpme}} template, along with your question, to your user talk page, which will indicate to our editors that you need help. They'll be by as quickly as possible to answer your question.
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Once you're sure you're in the right place, click the link below to ask your question. Remember that all replies to your question will be made here, and not by email. We further recommend that you do not post your email address, as this page is a heavy target for spammers who may use your email to send unsolicited advertisements. Make sure to follow the instructions that you will see above the edit box to ensure a quick and detailed response to your question. Once again, welcome to Wikipedia, and happy editing.