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These gadgets are notable gadgets for staff members that make their tasks easier. | These gadgets are notable gadgets for staff members that make their tasks easier. | ||
====AjaxPatrolLinks==== | ====AjaxPatrolLinks==== | ||
This gadget makes ''mark as patrolled'' links execute within the current page significantly speeding up the patrolling process. This is enabled by default for all [[Zelda Dungeon Wiki:Patroller|{{Color|#E99216|patrollers}}]] and [[Zelda Dungeon Wiki:Administrators|{{Color|# | This gadget makes ''mark as patrolled'' links execute within the current page significantly speeding up the patrolling process. This is enabled by default for all [[Zelda Dungeon Wiki:Patroller|{{Color|#E99216|patrollers}}]] and [[Zelda Dungeon Wiki:Administrators|{{Color|#9B508A|admins}}]]. | ||
====PatrolTab==== | ====PatrolTab==== | ||
This gadget adds a tab to pages that need to be patrolled that executes the ''mark as patrolled'' link and adds an access key (''alt+x'') for ease of use. Enabled by default for all [[Zelda Dungeon Wiki:Patroller|{{Color|#E99216|patrollers}}]] and [[Zelda Dungeon Wiki:Administrators|{{Color|# | This gadget adds a tab to pages that need to be patrolled that executes the ''mark as patrolled'' link and adds an access key (''alt+x'') for ease of use. Enabled by default for all [[Zelda Dungeon Wiki:Patroller|{{Color|#E99216|patrollers}}]] and [[Zelda Dungeon Wiki:Administrators|{{Color|#9B508A|admins}}]]. | ||
====EnhancedUndelete==== | ====EnhancedUndelete==== | ||
This gadget adds selection tools to the page undelete form to make undeleting pages easier. | This gadget adds selection tools to the page undelete form to make undeleting pages easier. | ||
====UserDetails==== | ====UserDetails==== | ||
This gadget allows viewing certain details about user accounts, including the rights groups they're in, join date, and edit count. Due to the sensitive nature of this gadget, it is restricted to [[Zelda Dungeon Wiki:Administrators|{{Color|# | This gadget allows viewing certain details about user accounts, including the rights groups they're in, join date, and edit count. Due to the sensitive nature of this gadget, it is restricted to [[Zelda Dungeon Wiki:Administrators|{{Color|#9B508A|admins-only}}]]. |
Latest revision as of 04:48, March 19, 2017
Gadgets are pieces of JavaScript or CSS code to add optional functionality to your wiki experience. Some gadgets help improve viewing the wiki, some help editing the wiki, and others help managing the wiki. Most gadgets are small and make minor changes that improve certain minor aspects or simplify certain tasks or options. All available gadgets can be accessed through the preferences page under the Gadgets tab. Note that some gadgets require certain ranks and are not available to users of lower ranks. These restricted gadgets either relate to abilities exclusive to those ranks, or are not appropriate for normal members to access.
Note: Most gadgets are run on JavaScript and therefore will not function if your browser does not support JavaScript or if you have JavaScript disabled.
Notable Gadgets
Normal User Gadgets
These are gadgets for ordinary users that add notable features.
Gender
This gadget adds a male or female symbol to pages of users who have their genders defined in their settings. This gadget is enabled for everyone by default but can be disabled at any time.
MenuToTabs
This gadget converts the dropdown action menu containing all the extra page actions, like move and watch, into tabs, making them easier and faster to use. Works with new actions added by other gadgets. Very valuable for editors, probably undesirable for viewers.
MyUploads
This gadget adds a link in the personal toolbar to your uploaded files. This is enabled by default.
Purge
Purge adds a tab to the top of pages that clears the wiki's internal cache for a specific page or image forcing the cache to update to the most recent version, eliminating errors from the cache failing to update. This is enabled by default for everyone.
ToggleSidebar
This gadget adds a tab that provides the option to hide the sidebar to increase the viewing area of the main body of the wiki. This isn't of much use for editors, but readers might find it attractive. The gadget does not hide the sidebar by default, the tab has to be clicked each time a page is loaded to be hidden.
FastRevert
FastRevert gives a one-click link to quickly restore previous versions of a page. Due to the potential for abuse, this gadget is restricted to autoconfirmed users and above.
Ranked Gadgets
These gadgets are notable gadgets for staff members that make their tasks easier.
AjaxPatrolLinks
This gadget makes mark as patrolled links execute within the current page significantly speeding up the patrolling process. This is enabled by default for all patrollers and admins.
PatrolTab
This gadget adds a tab to pages that need to be patrolled that executes the mark as patrolled link and adds an access key (alt+x) for ease of use. Enabled by default for all patrollers and admins.
EnhancedUndelete
This gadget adds selection tools to the page undelete form to make undeleting pages easier.
UserDetails
This gadget allows viewing certain details about user accounts, including the rights groups they're in, join date, and edit count. Due to the sensitive nature of this gadget, it is restricted to admins-only.